Program Coordinator/Contact
Heike Bücking, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141
Program Information
The curriculum in general Biology provides breadth of exposure to fundamental areas of biology. Students majoring in Biology without a specialization take coursework providing a balance of cell, molecular, and organsimal classes. Students select from microbiology, botany, and animal based classes based on their desired career path.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of fundamental concepts in biology and microbiology. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Graduates will demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Graduates will demonstrate technical laboratory proficiency in applying fundamental knowledge of biology and microbiology. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.
Course Delivery Format
Program coursework is on-campus, in classroom and laboratories, as well as field-based settings. Additional coursework is available at off-campus attendance centers. Limited coursework is available online.
