General Biology, The University of Arizona

Like the major in ecology and evolutionary biology, the general biology program focuses on the history, development, and interaction of living organisms on this planet. It provides a broader background, covering molecular, cellular, physiological, ecological, and evolutionary biology. Majors also study species evolution, the effect of environmental pressures on evolution, patterns of biological diversity, and species interaction within a given ecosystem.General biology prepares students for careers in a number of fields including field biology, environmental biology, physiology, botany, zoology, dentistry, and medicine. A teaching major is also offered, leading to certification to teach in Arizona public schools.

High School Preparation:

Entrance Requirements
as much math as possible, calculus strongly recommended

Major Requirements:

major requires math beyond general education requirements, but not beyond basic calculus; includes statistics, trigonometry, finite math, calculus or some combination of these courses.

major requires upper-division lab sciences

Careers:

research
laboratory and field biologist (some positions may require advanced study)
public and private agencies such as the Marine Biology Station at Puerto Peñasco or the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum
curator for collections of live plants and animals
high school biology teacher
graduate study

Sample Courses:

population, community and physiological ecology
natural history
genetics
botany
microbiology
biochemistry
morphology
evolutionary biology

General Biology

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