The Bio-Medical Sciences Department Award recognizes achievement by students interested in careers in the allied health fields, physical/health education, recreation and sports technology. Core courses consist of Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Medical Microbiology. In addition to the core curriculum, students may select 18 units of electives from an approved listing of courses in biology, anthropology, art, chemistry, physical/health education, recreation and human biology. The courses are selected in consultation with the Faculty Adviser for Bio-Medical Sciences. The Faculty Adviser will then submit this program of study to the Biological Sciences Department for review and approval. To qualify for the Bio-Medical sciences Department Award, students must complete each of the courses in the approved program of study with a grade of "C" or better, It is important that the student pursuing a Bio-Medical Sciences Department Award consult with the Faculty Adviser early for program approval.

Beep - Biology for Human Space Exploration Seasonal School will introduce participants to the urgent topic of space biology, a discipline that aims at developing a better understanding of how life operates in built environments in space, or in ground-based experiments that mimic aspects of spaceflight, to prepare for future human exploration missions far from Earth.

The Marine Science Department Award comprises 21 units and signifies that students have a broad background in the physical and biological processes of the world's oceans and the tools and techniques with which they are studied. The curriculum includes courses in Biology, Marine Technology, and Earth & Planetary Sciences and is especially suited to students interested in the fields of mariculture, boating and recreation, skin and SCUBA diving, fishing, scientific research, and marine science education. The student pursuing the Marine Science Award must consult with the Faculty Adviser early to formulate a program of study and to ensure space in classes.

Are you interested in semester courses that cover the study of life and living organisms, life cycles, adaptations, and the environment? Our courses aim to prepare students with principles of oceanography, biological science and geography. The Department of Oceanography at UCT is the only one of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa and aims to advance the knowledge of all facets of the oceans around Africa and in the Southern Hemisphere. Our courses will encourage students to apply the principles and foundations of chemistry and other branches of science. Join the Semester Study Abroad Programme today! Choose from a variety of bachelor and master’s courses, across a wide range of disciplines for international credit transfer.

This course is designed to introduce students to the key aspects of science (biology, chemistry and physics). It will equip students with vital knowledge and skills to enable them to flourish academically and personally.

In this course, we will explore the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific side of Costa Rica through immersive field studies, we will focus on rocky reef ecology, mangrove ecosystems, intertidal zone ecology, plankton ecology, marine biodiversity, conservation practices, local fishing, and the role of genetics in marine conservation.

Focus on microbiology principles and infection control strategies in healthcare settings. This course prepares students to manage and prevent infections effectively.

Free Course On The Skills And Responsibilities Of Microbiology Laboratory Technicians.

Explore animal characteristics, behaviours, health and diversity of life with this free online zoology course.

The Biology minor broadly focuses on the various aspects of biological sciences. Students completing a minor in biology should acquire a basic knowledge of the biological sciences and become familiar with the scientific method and its applications. The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.

The general biology major is designed for students who would like a broad-based biology curriculum. The major starts with an introductory course in biology (60-level BIO courses), taken during freshman year. As sophomores and juniors, students will take 5 of 6 Bio Foundations courses (80-level BIO courses). Additional foundational courses include two lab courses (BIO 45 and either BIO 46 or 47), chemistry, physics, math, and statistics. As juniors and seniors, students will take 23 units of upper-division electives from Biology (BIO), Hopkins Marine Station (BIOHOPK), and from the approved out-of-department elective list for the major.

Course in Biology Through a combination of formal coursework, laboratory courses, field courses, and research projects with faculty, our students explore biological complexity from the inner workings of cells to ecosystems. Moreover, our students are introduced to the pressing questions that remain in the life sciences and are exposed to the ways that scientists at Sewanee and beyond are working to address these questions.

The Biology Department is committed to preparing students for success in graduate school, professional school and as career candidates. Biology majors have faculty advisers in the department to help them select courses that will meet their individual goals. Courses span the spectrum of biological disciplines that prepare students for advanced studies in a wide variety of fields. 100-level courses serve as the entry courses to the major. The 200- and 300-level biology courses give students access to a broad range of biological knowledge and technical skills.

The Human Biology major studies the relevance of social conditions to the biological sciences. Biology courses in such areas as genetics, evolution, animal behavior, anatomy, and physiology complement courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology and public health to create a major that explores humans and humanity from a variety of perspectives. Human Biology majors complete the biology portion of the major and choose one of two options for the social science portion of the major. Option 1 exposes students to Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology and asks the student to choose one of those three fields as a focus. Option 2 is focused on cross-cultural health and healing from a wide range of viewpoints.

The biology curriculum, supported by physical sciences and mathematics, is designed to provide students with a strong background in the principles of biology and their application to current research questions and biological resource management challenges. The Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research and training opportunities, and intensive mentoring of students at all levels. Our distinguished faculty members are dedicated educators and active scholars who engage in primary research to address diverse topics in the biological sciences.