CONTACT PERSON: • Jean Rolandelli • Jack Science Center 201H • 224-5401 • Jean.Rolandelli@bsc.nodak.edu

Biology is the study of life, of plants and animals and their relationships in and to their environments. The biology program at BSC provides the fundamentals for students pursuing a career in any of the biological sciences. Students who complete the suggested two-year curriculum receive an Associate in Science degree and can transfer to bachelor degree programs at four-year colleges and universities.

Biology is also an important part of the foundation of many other career fields. Recent developments in the energy field, for example, demand the attention of qualified biological and environmental engineers to monitor natural systems. Agriculture, wildlife management and medicine are other areas that require strong backgrounds in biology.

Students interested in any biological profession are strongly encouraged to become trained in Global Information System (GIS) technology.

The courses listed below are required at most colleges granting a degree in biology. Students should consult the catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer in selecting specific courses.

Career Possibilities: Biologist, Botanist, Microbiologist, Medicine, Cytotechnologist, Plant or Animal Ecologist, Game and Wildlife Manager, Zoologist.