BIOLOGY

Jacksonville State University offers a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology, with a choice of concentrations from the diverse fields of biology, including Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Marine Biology, Organismal Biology, and Pre-Health Professions. A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biology, concentration in General Biology is also an option. Students take a basic core in biology, including classes in Ecology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Introduction to Research in Biology, and Senior Seminar, followed by upper-level courses specific to the chosen concentration. The BS in Biology prepares students for a variety of careers, graduate study in biology, or advanced study in health professions.