Undergraduate program requirements
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Undergraduate program majors and minors
Biology major
The biology major is designed to provide training for our students in the broad spectrum of the life sciences. After completing the required courses, which provide a strong foundation, the student may choose to concentrate his/her electives in one of the areas of aquatic biology, botany, ecology, physiology or zoology. This major provides sound preparation for technical positions in industry or government, for careers in some agricultural specialties and for graduate studies which involve further specialization.
Students completing this major should be prepared for:
- graduate study toward an advanced degree in the Biological Sciences, i.e. M.S. or Ph.D.;
- employment in state or federal government service, industry, laboratory or technical work; and/or
- advanced study at the professional level.
Biological sciences minor
Biomedical sciences major
The biomedical sciences major is designed to prepare students for biomedical careers, with concentration in areas related to human and molecular biology, such as anatomy, cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and physiology.
The objectives include:
- providing basic training for employment in clinics and basic research laboratories, industrial laboratories, as well as state and federal agencies;
- producing highly qualified students for advanced training at the graduate-professional levels, i.e., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.O.M., D.P.M., or D.V.M.; and/or
- pre-professional training for such clinical areas as physician assistant, pharmacy, and physical therapy. For additional career options, see the Undergraduate Advisor.
Biology major in the secondary education
The biology major in the secondary education curriculum gives the student a broad-based education in plant, animal and microbial biology, which is essential in order to become an effective high-school teacher.
Catalog description
Biology minor in the secondary education
Grades
Only departmental courses in which a grade of "C''
or better is obtained may be counted towards a major or minor in Biological
Sciences.
Transfer Students
A minimum of 15 hours of BIOS course work must be earned at WMU for a major. At least 12 hours must be earned at WMU for a minor. Transfer students should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor in Room 3447, Wood Hall (269) 387-5617 before registering for classes.