{"id":22644,"date":"2022-08-18T18:39:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=22644"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:12:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T23:12:22","slug":"biology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology","title":{"rendered":"Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree provides students with a foundation that will enable them to pursue careers or graduate study in medicine, dentistry, health professions, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, ecology, biology, and biology education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The curriculum combines theory with hands-on experience that draws on the 糖心vlog视频\u2019s strengths: small classes; strong faculty-student mentorship; integrative, problem-based teaching approaches; and research and internship opportunities outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate research is an essential part of our degree program.  Faculty and students utilize biology laboratory space designed specifically for research and often conduct field studies on the <a href=\"\/wetland\"><strong>North Creek Wetlands Restoration<\/strong><\/a>, which lies adjacent to our campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow the links below to navigate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/admissions\"><strong>Admissions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/curriculum\">Curriculum Overview<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/investigative-biology\">Investigative Biology Requirement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/resources\">Student Forms &amp; Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/research-internships\">Research &amp; Internships<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/fhl\">Friday Harbor Laboratories<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/biology\/biology-club\">Biology Club<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students completing a degree in Biology at the 糖心vlog视频 will be able to demonstrate and articulate mastery in the following areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biological concepts and content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The processes that drive evolutionary change and diversification, and the meaning and relevance of shared ancestry among all living organisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mechanisms of transmission and storage of information that allow organisms to develop, adjust to changing conditions, and evolve over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transformations of energy and matter between inorganic and organic states, within and between organisms, and through ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The relationship between structure and function, from the level of molecules through organisms to biological communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The interconnected and interacting nature of biological systems, from gene expression to ecosystem function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intellectual and technical skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formulate questions based on observations, generate hypotheses, and design appropriate tests of those hypotheses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand, evaluate, and generate graphical representations of data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions from statistical tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use mathematical and computational tools to describe biological systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effectively access, critically evaluate, and use scientific literature; assess claims made in popular media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply technical skills gained during research, such as laboratory, field, or modeling skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on and express the strengths and limitations of science as a way of understanding our universe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication and collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clearly communicate scientific concepts and findings to both general and technical audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring and express a scientific perspective to issues of general concern, including political, social, and ethical dimensions of life and society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, skills, and worldviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree provides students with a foundation that will enable them to pursue careers or graduate study in medicine, dentistry, health professions, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, ecology, biology, and biology education. 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