Bachelor's in Biology

Biology is a Bachelor program taught at Pitzer College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Biology major at Pitzer College is a Bachelor of Arts that focuses on foundational principles of biology and on critical thinking and analytical skills. Students learn by generating hypotheses and testing them through hands-on experimentation. The major covers biological issues from molecular to ecological scales, including study through research and coursework supported by the Department of Natural Sciences.

The major requires at least 14 courses and a senior thesis. Students complete biology foundation courses, STEM breadth courses, biology elective courses, and a senior thesis option that includes a one-semester thesis or two-semester thesis formats, one of which includes a summer research component. Students also receive access to labs, classrooms, offices, and a community greenhouse in the Nucleus science building.

Modules

• Introductory Biology: BIOL 043L KS and BIOL 044L KS ; or BIOL 040L KS and BIOL 044L KS ; or BIOL 042L KS and BIOL 044L KS
• Introductory Chemistry: CHEM 014L KS and CHEM 015L KS ; or CHEM 040L KS and CHEM 015L KS ; or CHEM 014L KS and CHEM 042L KS ; or CHEM 029L KS
• Calculus I: MATH030 or equivalent
• STEM Breadth Courses (3†)
• Up to two courses in Organic Chemistry (CHEM 116L KS -Organic Chemistry , CHEM 117L KS -Organic Chemistry )
• Up to two courses in General Physics (PHYS 030L KS -General Physics Life Sciences , PHYS 031L KS -General Physics Life Sciences or PHYS 033L KS -Principles of Physics , PHYS 034L KS -Principles of Physics )
• One introductory course in computer programming (BIOL 099 KS -Introduction to Python , CSCI 051 CM -Introduction to Computer Science, DS 001 SC -Intro to Python & Data Analysis , CSCI 004 PZ -Intro to Comp Sci for Non-majors, CSCI 005GRHM -Intro to Biology & Computer Sci , or equivalent).
• One upper division Environmental Science course taught by the Department of Natural Sciences (e.g., EA 100L KS -Global Climate Change w/Lab, EA 103 KS -Soils and the Environment, EA 104 KS -Oceanography)
• One course in the history, philosophy, or ethics of science (e.g. HIST 082 HM -Science&Technol in Modern World, PHIL 035 CM -Intro: Science/Tech/Human Values, PHIL 038 CM -Intro: Reason and Reality, ANTH 123 PO -Anthropology of Genetics, HIST 101ACPO -Dark Ecologies , HIST 101E PO -Science and Empire , BIOL 047 PO -Being Human in STEM , HIST 081 HM -Sci and Tech Early Modern World )
• NEUR 125L JT -Minds, Brains, and Programs
• Biology Elective Courses (6‡†)
• Senior Thesis in Biology (1-2)

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology at Pitzer College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Pitzer College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Pitzer College as pre-requiste for admission in Biology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.pitzer.edu/academics/programs/biology

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.