[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][stm_title title_tag=”div” title_color=”custom” page_title_enable=”true” title_color_custom=”#000000″ title_font_size=”36px” title_line_height=”54px” title_margin_b=”21px”][/stm_title][stm_title title_tag=”div” title_color=”custom” title=”Biology is a diverse and exciting field. Both as preparation for specific professional careers and as the focus of a general liberal arts curriculum, a major in Biology is an excellent choice for many Smart students.” title_color_custom=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20px” title_line_height=”36px” title_margin_b=”27px”][/stm_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836723118{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]The Biology major can serve as a stepping-stone for a wide variety of career opportunities, such as medical, dental, or veterinary school, or for a graduate program in the biological and applied sciences. It can also serve as a valuable and satisfying focus of a liberal arts education for those not planning careers in science-related fields. Throughout these pages, students will find information from courses, how to declare the major and complete requirements to resources on campus for career services, advising, and research opportunities:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277458408{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
Advising
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242123305{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Our peer and staff advisors would love to answer your questions about the major.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277467686{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
How to Declare
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242130359{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 51px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Follow these simple steps to declare a major in Biology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277476830{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
The Major
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242138591{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]There are 3 ways to complete the Biology major. See which one is right for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277487532{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
Honors Program
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242146727{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]The honors program allows students to complete a substantial piece.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277528374{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
Research
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242153575{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Learn more about opportunities to get involved in research, both in the Biology department.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_single_image img_responsive_enable=”true” img_id=”2973″ img_size=”510×310″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579277496389{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]
The Minor
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1569242161072{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]For students with an interest in the field but not enough time to complete the major, a minor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][stm_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”” menu_items=”%5B%7B%22menu_item_url%22%3A%22url%3A%252Fcourses%252Falgebra-1%252F%7C%7C%7C%22%2C%22menu_item_link_text%22%3A%22Advising%22%7D%2C%7B%22menu_item_url%22%3A%22url%3A%252Fcourses%252Falgebra-1%252F%7C%7C%7C%22%2C%22menu_item_link_text%22%3A%22How%20to%20Declare%22%7D%2C%7B%22menu_item_url%22%3A%22url%3A%252Fcourses%252Falgebra-1%252F%7C%7C%7C%22%2C%22menu_item_link_text%22%3A%22The%20Major%22%7D%2C%7B%22menu_item_url%22%3A%22url%3A%252Fcourses%252Falgebra-1%252F%7C%7C%7C%22%2C%22menu_item_link_text%22%3A%22Honors%20Program%22%7D%5D” create_custom_menu=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1579277627320{margin-top: 19px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
