Success in Biology

The skills that you will learn from Biology courses are applicable in pretty much any career path. Biology is a dynamic science, requiring the student to study not only established theories, but the newest findings as well. Your classes will bring together many different disciplines in their approach, from chemistry to anatomy. The research and critical thinking skills you will gain will be invaluable in your future endeavors.

Almost every course in Biology has a lab component. The labs will cover a wide range of activities, from dissections to microscopic observation. This is where skills are learned, practiced and perfected. Students often work in small groups, giving you the opportunity to grow in your leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal capacities. The lab sections favor a hands-on approach to learning, allowing you to connect more deeply with the material.

Labs can also involve write-ups, outside research, and verbal presentations. You may find verbal presentations daunting, but by trying, you will learn your strengths and weaknesses and develop plans to improve. Professors are instrumental in guiding you at every step to become more adept in all these areas. At the end of each Biology class, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have become more proficient in a variety of skill sets, each of which contains the foundation for success.