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Biology Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a range of introductory and advanced courses in the areas of zoology, botany, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, and ecology. The B.S. degree program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for employment, or future study that can lead to employment, in the biological sciences, within the context of a broad liberal arts education. In addition, our curriculum prepares students for employment, or future study that can lead to employment, in the health sciences (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacy, etc), environmental fields, teaching, and many areas of research (academic, industrial, governmental, medical, etc.) The biology faculty aim to facilitate a well-rounded educational experience for each student by providing challenging in-class instruction, hands-on laboratory and field experiences, and opportunities to engage in independent study.
Requirements
Minimum Credits
- Major: 49
- Minor: 18
Required Courses
- BIO 111, 212, 214, 314, 335, 451, 452
- one field course selected from the following: BIO 300, 316, 320, 413, 470
Faculty
- Professor Mark Christensen
- Professor Mark Johnson
- Associate Professor Rick Kopp
- Associate Professor Bill Stevens (Chair)
- Assistant Professor Tracy Livingston
- Assistant Professor Tim Griffith
- Assistant Professor Mary Anne Carletta
Contact the Department
Biology Department
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324