2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology
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Ann L. Henninger, Chair; Johanna Foster; Samantha C. Larimer Bousquet; J. Keith McClung; David A. McCullough; Eric Merten; Stacey Snyder; Stephanie J. Toering-Peters; Roy M. Ventullo; Edward A. Westen
Biology majors have consistently gained admission into graduate schools and professional health programs, such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine. Biology majors also have entered careers in business, conservation, research, and teaching.
All biology majors conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Participation in May Term experiences, such as the ecology of Guyana, prairie vertebrate ecology, or aquatic biology, is encouraged.
Through Wartburg’s affiliation with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Miss., students can enroll in marine biology courses. These offerings include Marine Invertebrate Zoology, Marine Phycology, Marine Science I: Oceanography, Marine Science II: Marine Biology, and several chemistry courses.
Program goals:
- To develop an understanding of the molecular, physiological, morphological, evolutionary, and ecological components of organisms.
- To develop the ability to design and conduct research, analyze and interpret data, critically evaluate scientific literature, write scientific papers, and present posters and seminars.
- To develop an awareness of the social, moral, and ethical aspects of the biological sciences.
- To prepare students for acceptance into graduate or professional programs or for employment in a biology-related field.
Programs
Biology Teaching
For additional information on teaching majors and endorsements, see Education Department listings.
Preprofessional Programs
Dentistry, Medical Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine
See Preprofessional Study .
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