| About
the Department
Biology majors start the freshman year
by doing science, not merely observing it. Experimental design
and a “hands-on” approach are emphasized in all
phases of the broad-based biology curriculum, in which students
attain an understanding of both classical and modern areas
of biology. Laboratory experiences emphasize modern analytical
techniques and experimental approaches that continue to revolutionize
the field of biology.
As part of their course work, students design experiments
around problems of interest to them, execute these experiments,
and then present the results. Collaborative learning is part
of the classroom/laboratory experience. Microcomputers, available
for student work, are used in lectures and the laboratory
to perform data analysis, prepare data for presentation, and
function as research tools. Interactive multimedia also are
used in the classroom.
The program allows students to specialize and perform research
with our faculty in a variety of areas, including animal physiology,
cell biology, environmental science, botany, microbiology,
molecular genetics, animal science, and neuroscience. In small
classes, undergraduate students receive individual attention
and frequently work and study with graduate students in the
Department of Biology.
What do you do with a major in Biology?
Graduates of our programs have taken a variety of career
paths:
- Environmental science careers such as field testing
or diversity monitoring
- Sales and service in pharmaceutical industries
- High school education
- Research laboratories involved in recombinant DNA
technology, drug development, agriculture, public health,
or medicine
Why Biology at the University of
Hartford?
- Opportunities for research and projects with faculty
- Small class sizes and individual attention
- Research laboratory work
- Modern pedagogy
- Preparation for graduate school, professional school,
or as a research biologist
- Opportunities for collaborative learning and presentations
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