NSU Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology
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Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601
Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456
Dr. Alyssa Anderson; Ms. Janne Jockheck Holt (Science Lab Manager); Dr. Alyssa Kiesow; Dr. John Long; Dr. Jon Mitchell; Dr. Jodie Ramsay; Dr. Andrew Russell; Ms. Julie Schroer (Greenhouse Manager)
The biology program at Northern provides a comprehensive core curriculum, covering the key subdisciplines of cell biology, organismal biology, and ecology. About 22 courses are offered each year as well as opportunities for independent research. The biology major at NSU prepares students for diverse careers, including education, healthcare, industry and conservation. It also prepares students for further education and research in graduate and/or professional schools.
Students majoring in Biology can work toward a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Electives are chosen with the help of a faculty advisor. Freshman should take BIOL 151 - General Biology I /BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab during the first semester.
The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include eight teaching and research laboratories and several preparation rooms. Recent grants have provisioned the laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Wireless technologies allow students to study advanced simulations of life processes, model ecological systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 24 for upper-level classes insure that students receive personal attention from faculty.
Biology students are encouraged to explore their individual interests, to work closely with professors on research projects, to present research projects at national or regional meetings, and to publish work in referred scientific journals.
The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and activities to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting and networking with students, interns and residents, and health professionals.
Career Directions
Teaching
Research assistant
Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist
Quality assurance technologist
Clinical/veterinary microbiologist
Plant biologist
Forensic Science
Medical or professional school in
Dentistry
Chiropractic
Optometry
Nursing
Veterinary
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Mortuary Science
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