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Department of Biological Sciences Majors Secondary Education Certification |
College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Biological Sciences
Contact: Dr. Stephan Zeeman (Interim Chair) szeeman@une.edu
Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. But it is also a truly human endeavor in that it affects us all in many ways. Because we live at this time in human history - at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age - students must understand the subject well enough to apply biological concepts and skills to the wide array of problems and choices they will inevitably face. The Department of Biological Sciences' program is not only designed to provide an excellent foundation in the field of biology and prepare students for careers and further study, but also to emphasize biology's relevance to their lives.
The department offers bachelor of science degrees in aquaculture and aquarium science, biological sciences, marine biology and medical biology. In addition, it also provides a prescribed course of study designed to prepare students for admission to programs in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, physician's assistant, dentistry, physical therapy and occupational therapy. An interdisciplinary major in psychobiology is offered through this department and the Department of Psychology.
Students who major in biological science programs become familiar with all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems, and gain practical experience in both laboratory and field studies. Small classes enable the faculty to adopt an approach to learning that stresses how different subjects are related to each other, facilitates critical thinking, and encourages a collaborative approach to learning between students and faculty. Professors want students to experience the excitement and to see the applications of biology as well as appreciate science as a way of knowing about the world around them.
In addition, all programs stress the importance of field opportunities, research experience and experiential learning. The marine-based programs benefit from the University's state of the art Marine Science Education and Research Center, in addition to its ideal coastal setting with the ocean, estuary, freshwater marshes and ponds, major river drainage basins and large lakes just minutes from campus. The department also offers two graduate degrees (master level) which are detailed in the graduate portion of this catalog. The department's medically-related programs benefit from interaction with the College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as UNE's graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician assistant. Please visit our graduate programs page for details.
Students are encouraged to enroll in a variety of internal and external internship opportunities including research and job experiences. Students will fulfill requirements for biological science majors by taking courses listed under headings for that specific major. There are also a variety of courses recommended for selection as electives in each degree program. This is to ensure that students, regardless of their major, receive a balanced exposure to major topics in modern biology as they progress through their major field of study.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all science and mathematics courses used toward graduation in any of the programs in the Department of Biological Sciences. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the programs in the Department of Biological Sciences
In each major in biological sciences there are topic area requirements. The following list indicates those courses that can fulfill the various topic area requirements for the different majors.
| Ecology Area | ||
| BIO 250 - Marine Biology | ||
| BIO 333 - Evolution | ||
| BIO 335 - Animal / Behavioral Ecology ( Mar) | ||
| BIO 350 - Ecology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 360 - Oceanography | ||
| BIO 381 - Limnology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 420/421- Marine Biology Topics/ Marine Biology Topics with Lab | ||
| BIO 460/461- Environmental Biology Topics/ Environmental Biology Topics with Lab | ||
| BIO 470/471- Health Biology Topics/ Health Biology Topics with Lab | ||
| Organismal Biology Area | ||
| BIO 204 - Parasitology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 208/9 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| BIO 223 - Health, Nutrition and Feeding Cultured Organisms | ||
| BIO 226 - Microbiology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 245/345 - Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology | ||
| BIO 251 - Plants of New England | ||
| BIO 252 - Natural History of Marine Mammals | ||
| BIO 255 - Entomology | ||
| BIO 302 - Gross Anatomy | ||
| BIO 310 - Phycology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 319 - Ornithology ( Mar) | ||
| BIO 320 - Invertebrate Zoology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 323 - Principles of Aquarium Operations and Science | ||
| BIO 330 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Mar) | ||
| BIO 331 - Biology of Fishes (Mar) | ||
| BIO 355 - Biology of Marine Mammals (Mar) | ||
| BIO 375 - Biology of Sharks, Skates and Rays (Mar) | ||
| Physiology (Cellular Biology) Area | ||
| BIO 203 - Histology | ||
| BIO 208/209 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology I & II | ||
| BIO 215 - Microtechniques | ||
| BIO 245/345 - Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 303 - Research Seminar in Molecular Cell & Systems Physiology | ||
| BIO 309 - Pathophysiology | ||
| BIO 322- Comparative Animal Physiology (Mar) | ||
| BIO 340 - Embryology | ||
| BIO 365 - Immunology | ||
| BIO 370 - Cell/Molecular Biology | ||
| BIO 404 - Neuroscience | ||
| BIO 406 - Human Genome Project Ethics | ||
| BIO 430/431 - Molecular Biology Topics/ Molecular Biology Topics with Lab | ||
| BIO 440/441 - Medical Biology Topics/ Medical Biology Topics with Lab | ||
| BIO 480/481 - Physiology Topics/ Physiology Topics with Lab | ||
| Biological Techniques Area | ||
| BIO 215 - Microtechniques | ||
| BIO 221 - Principles of Aquaculture | ||
| BIO 222 - Finfish/Shellfish Culture Techniques | ||
| BIO 223 - Health, Nutrition and Feeding Cultured Organisms | ||
| BIO 224 - Remote Sensing | ||
| BIO 323 - Principles of Aquarium Operations and Science | ||
| BIO 352L - Adv. Techniques in Biology | ||
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Additional Guidelines No BIO 100–level courses or Genetics (BIO 200) fulfills any of the biology area courses. BIO 230, BIO 290, BIO 415, or BIO 450/451, may fulfill requirement depending on subject matter and advisor permission. BIO 210, BIO 275, BIO 285, BIO 295, BIO 298, BIO 325, BIO 400, BIO 410, BIO 485, BIO 490 and BIO 495 research, internship and honors courses do NOT meet 200– and 400–level course requirements. |
| Education Courses |
Credits |
| EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching |
3 |
| EDU 133 - American Education |
3 |
| EDU 202 - Curriculum Theory and Design |
3 |
| EDU 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
| EDU 430 - Educational Assessment & Evaluation |
3 |
| EDU 437 - Teaching Secondary Science |
3 |
| EDU 486 - Secondary Education Practicum |
3 |
| EDU 492 - Secondary Internship |
15 |
See Education for more details.
Research and Honors Program
All students are encouraged to engage in research projects with faculty mentors (BIO210, 410). The Honors Program, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences, gives select students the opportunity to do research in their major, ultimately leading to graduation "with honors." Students with exemplary high school academic performance, or students with highest GPA during their first year, are invited to enroll in a series of honors courses in biological sciences, designed to provide a firm foundation in Biology (BIO180H), to introduce students to the research process (280H), and to help them identify their research interests and identify potential faculty mentors to supervise their work (BIO275). Additional honors core curriculum courses outside of Biology are offered as well. Students who have had their thesis proposal approved by the faculty Honors Committee in the spring semester of their third year, conduct research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor (BIO275H, 485H). The culmination of the student's honors research is a written thesis and oral presentation. Bachelor's degree "With Honors" is awarded upon approval of the written thesis and presentation by the Honors Examining Committee.
Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee
The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee consists of faculty members of the Department of Biological Sciences. The major function of this committee is to offer information and advice to students interested in applying to health professional schools (e.g., medical schools, dental schools, physician assistant programs). In addition, this committee drafts letters of evaluation for students applying to these programs. Interested students should contact their advisors to receive information regarding the protocol for obtaining a PHPAC letter of evaluation.
Minors in Biological Sciences
A biology minor requires 6 biology courses, including the introductory biology series (BIO 100 and 101 or BIO 104 and one of: BIO 150, BIO 100 or BIO 101). In particular, department of biological sciences majors who wish to take a biology minor must select 4 additional courses beyond those required for their major. No biology courses can satisfy both the major and minor requirements except for the introductory 100-level courses. The minor must include specific courses focused in one of the following areas:
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2008-2009 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2008.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.