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About the Biology Major

Biologists are opening windows of understanding on all aspects of the living world. From cancer research to animal behavior, they are living the adventures of exploration and discovery.

Travel, conduct research, gain internship experience, work with professors, take classes you care about, and get prepared for a career. That's what Heidelberg can offer you. In our biology program, you get to call the shots for your own education. With a faculty that loves teaching, they not only encourage you to explore and expand, but they'll also help you do it.

Courses

Below are the course requirements for the Biology Major:

This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.

  • BIO 123: Biology I
  • BIO 123L: Biology I Laboratory
  • BIO 124: Biology II
  • BIO 223: Genetics
  • BIO 224: Cell and Molecular Biology
  • BIO 311: Biology Seminar
  • BIO 312: Evolution
  • CHM 111: General Chemistry I
  • CHM 112: General Chemistry II
  • PHY 101: General Physics
  • PHY 102: General Physics
  • BIO 205: Biostatistics OR 2 MTH Courses

A research capstone experience tied to one of the following courses:

  • BIO 318: Human Medical Genetics
  • BIO 325: Microbiology
  • BIO 329: Cancer Genetics
  • BIO 415: Animal Behavior

Select 2-3 more courses from BIO or ENS.

This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.

  • BIO 123: Biology I and lab or BIO 110: Contemporary Biological Problems and lab

Select 4-8 from:

(depends on credit hours)

  • BIO 124: Biology II
  • BIO 213: Field Biology
  • BIO 223: Genetics
  • BIO 224: Cell and Molecular Biology
  • BIO 235: Human Physiology OR BIO 363: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 312: Evolution
  • BIO 318: Human Medical Genetics
  • BIO 324: Water Pollution Biology
  • BIO 325: Microbiology
  • BIO 329: Cancer Genetics
  • BIO 355: Ichthyology
  • BIO 364: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO 365: Cat Dissection and Anatomy
  • BIO 375: Caribbean Biogeography
  • BIO 390, 391: Independent Research
  • BIO 403: Cadaver Prosection
  • BIO 415: Animal Behavior
  • BIO 425, 426: Special Topics in Biology

For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.edu or (419) 448-2330.

Jeanna's Story

We believe you need personalized experiences to help you to achieve your goals, ambitions and dreams. Our flexible curriculum and can-do atmosphere allow you to go above and beyond classroom learning to prepare for success. Jeanna Fullom’s time at Heidelberg was marked by her passion for biology & chemistry and compassion for her community. Through the support of her professors, her chem club peers, and the delta sigma chi sorority, Jeanna is prepared to face whatever challenge comes next!

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Cadaver Lab

Our Cadaver Lab sets us apart from other undergraduate programs. You’ll have the opportunity to practice frontal dissections, followed by specialty dissection such as knees, spinal cord, eyeballs, larynxes, and brains.

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Animal Lab

Nothing can replace real hands-on experience. Our Animal Lab provides you with unique research and lab opportunities with live animals that will impact your career success.

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