This area is in the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry within the College of Letters and Science .
Brian Barringer, Chair |
Faculty and academic staff |
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S Alger, B Barringer, K Bodensteiner, J Bray, L Dresang, D Graf, C Hartleb, J Hubbard, T Huspeni, V Ianaiev, A Impullitti, R Jadin, S LaVake, L Lee, S Lyon, M Mergendahl, S Orlofske, K Prahl, M Rogge, J Sipiorski, K Slemmons, M Steury, Q Sun, P Whitaker, P Zani |
Definition: Biology is the scientific study of life. From simple, single-celled bacteria to complex, multicellular plants, animals, and fungi, biologists study how life works. Genetics, anatomy, physiology, development, ecology, evolution, and behavior of organisms fall within the work of the biologist as does the study of populations and communities of organisms.
Notes for Biology:
The biology major offers a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Letters and Science. However, if you are accepted in the Education program, you may graduate from either the College of Letters and Science or from the College Professional Studies. If you have a double major, such as biology and natural resources, you may graduate from the College of Letters and Science or the College of Natural Resources.
Courses in biology are open to all students who meet the prerequisites.
Teacher Certification: Please contact the School of Education early for entrance requirements and application procedures. Also see information about the Professional Education Program in the School of Education section of this catalog, and information about Secondary Education for teacher certification in the Secondary/K-12 Education Curriculum for Teacher Certification section of this catalog.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams: If you wish, you may use a score of 5 on the biology AP exam as a substitute for either BIOL 110 or BIOL 130 or BIOL 160. Biology majors starting at the Stevens Point campus are recommended to substitute BIOL 110. See the chair or advising coordinator to exercise this option. You may use a score of 3 or 4 on the AP exam as a substitute for BIOL 101.
NOTE: The tab above labeled 'Programs' include Pre-Professional programs further guidance within the Human and Animal Health emphasis. See academic standards pertaining to the GPA requirement for this emphasis.
Aquaculture - Fish Culture Minor
Chris Hartleb, Coordinator |
Brewing Science Certificate
Ann Impullitti, Coordinator |
Cannabis Science Certificate
Brian Barringer, Coordinator |
Life Science for Educators Certificate
Brian Barringer, Coordinator |
Natural Science
Krista Slemmons, Coordinator |
Summer Field Program
Marine Biology
NOTE: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is an affiliate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. You may transfer the credits to UW-Stevens Point. Contact the School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry office for more information, or visit the GCRL website.
Graduate Programs
Brian Barringer |