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Program Description:

The Department of Biological Sciences offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. Students can focus their studies in health professions (e.g., medicine, dentistry, optometry), molecular & cellular biology, microbiology, conservation biology, and ecology.

Our curriculum fosters critical thinking and scientific reasoning, with a breadth of courses. A 200-acre biology preserve on campus, and nearby parks and preserves such as the Beavercreek Wetlands, provide excellent opportunities for terrestrial and aquatic field studies, as do field-based courses like ornithology and Amazon ecology.

Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Program Description:

Students interested in teaching biology in Ohio public high schools may pursue their B.S. degree in Biological Sciences and upon completion they will enter the M.Ed graduate program in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services for licensure. Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in biology include successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.25 for all biology-specific courses, as well as completing university and college degree requirements.

Biological Sciences Program Learning Outcomes:

Students completing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of essential concepts of biology at molecular, organismal, and ecosystem scales.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of concepts in chemistry and physics necessary to understand the foundations of biology.
• Utilize mathematics and statistics to apply quantitative reasoning to biological concepts.
• Evaluate data using quantitative analysis and graphical representation.
• Apply observational strategies, formulate testable hypotheses, and design experiments with appropriate controls and variables.
• Exhibit problem solving skills and trouble-shoot procedures.
• Effectively communicate biological concepts and interpretations to varied audiences orally and in writing.
• Discuss the ethical implications of biological understanding and discoveries.

Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Students completing a Bachelor of Science, BS, Biology Education Sciences Concentration will be able to:

• Demonstrate current best practices of inquiry and educational pedagogical theory.
• Design and implement AYA-level curriculum and lessons.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of pedagogical best practices through formative and summative assessments.
• Observe and participate in field placement teaching.
• Participate in diversity and inclusivity training and exhibit correct responses across all teaching domains.