Biology
Biology is the study of living things. Because of the tremendous diversity of life forms, biology is perhaps the broadest of all the scientific disciplines. Individual living things can be studied on various levels ranging from their molecules through their cells, tissues, and organ systems. Populations of living things and their interactions with one another and with their environment represent another level of study. The biology major aims to provide training which properly captures the breadth of biology while maintaining the necessary depth of preparation needed by graduates who will pursue further specialized training in graduate or professional schools. While most secular biologists are committed to evolution as the basic principle of biology, Bob Jones University trains Christian biologists who see the living world indelibly marked with the fingerprints of a God of limitless wisdom and power.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- General Biology I & II
- Sophomore
- Essentials of Cell Biology
- General Chemistry I & II
- Botany
- Junior
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Biology Elective
- Senior
- Biology Seminar
- Biology Electives
For further details see complete major information:
Biology Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
General Biology I & II In these courses you will study all the core disciplines, such as introductory cell and molecular biology, genetics, developmental biology, ecology, taxonomy, and a proper Christian philosophy of science.
Zoology Two different courses allow you to study the biology and classification of representative invertebrates or vertebrates, including aspects of their ecology, life, history, and behavior.
Botany This course covers the structures and functions of cells, tissues, and organs of flowering plants. You will study the major plant groups with regard to structure, life histories, ecology, classification, and behavior.
Human Anatomy and Physiology In this elective class, the structure and function of the human body is studied system by system. Computer-based physiology interfaces allow you to determine your own EKG and EEG patterns and more.
Field Biology Making the outdoors your laboratory, you will explore the physical and biotic relationships of animals and plants in this elective class.
Career Opportunities
Careers and positions open to you will include:
- Agricultural sciences
- Agronomist
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Crime Lab Analyst
- Cytotechnologist
- Ecologist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Environmental Health Inspector
- Food Scientist/Technologist
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Forester
- Geneticist
- Histologist
- Horticulturist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Nurse
- Park Naturalist
- Pharmacologist
- Pharmacist
- Physician/Physician's Assistant
- Public Health Service officer
- Physical Therapist
- Researcher
- Respiratory Therapist
- Toxicologist
- Veterinarian
- Water/Wastewater Management
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zoologist