Bachelor of Science in Biology - General Biology

In biology, there are questions to be asked and problems to be solved. Through the biology program at the University of New Haven, you will learn to do both successfully, applying the theoretical knowledge you gain in the classroom in hands-on laboratory activities and engaging in field work right from the start. You’ll study life in its most basic and its most complex forms as you explore and expand the framework that informs our understanding of the wonders of the natural world. Strengths of the program include: An emphasis on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical, career-focused work; Studying in state-of-the-art laboratories; Participation in active research projects designed for students and led by faculty; Exploring Connecticut’s rich biological systems, including the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point and the Banca Marsh; Learning from faculty who are passionate scholars in their respective disciplines; The opportunity to study in different settings, including the Sound School in New Haven and the Gerace Tropical Research Station in the Bahamas; The opportunity to participate in the Lyme Disease Research Group; On-campus clubs and organizations, including the Beta Beta Beta National Biologic Honors Society, the Biology Club, and the Marine Conservation Society. Program Outcomes: 1. Students will have gained a knowledge base of biological principles and issues that allows them to effectively apply knowledge in biology, and an understanding of the connections within various areas of biology. 2. Students will be able to perform laboratory andor field techniques that are typically used in the biological sciences. 3. Students will be able to use computers effectively for analyzing biological data and presenting results of experiments and reports. 4. Students will be able to prepare scientific reports, and communicate scientific findings through oral reports and discussion. 5. Students can conduct electronic searches of the scientific literature and have knowledge of internet sources of scientific information and how to assess the quality and accuracy of such sources. 6. Students are able to read, comprehend and assess scientific publications.