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生物学 & 海洋科学

 

生物学

生物学 is the 研究 of life. From the minuscule building blocks of life to bacteria, plants and animals of all kinds, the biology program at Jacksonville University offers you great opportunities for learning more about living organisms. 而程序 ensures a breadth of knowledge, you can tailor your studies to focus on molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, ecology, or on plant and animal biology. 你会 find small classes with hands-on lab and field experiences in many of the 课程. 生物学 students at Jacksonville University often complete paid internships with local government agencies or tailored research experiences with faculty members.

​生物学 is also one of the most popular majors for pre-med students and others interested in the health professions such as dentistry and pharmacy. As a “pre-professional” student, you will be advised about what classes to take to prepare yourself for graduate 研究. Jacksonville University graduates have a high success rate for gaining entrance 去医学院. Many say that small classes and personal interest from faculty members contribute to their success in health and 科学 graduate programs.

海洋科学

The marine 科学 major at Jacksonville University emphasizes the multi-disciplined approach necessary to understand the marine environment. Using a diverse offering of marine 科学 课程, the major includes a strong foundation in the elements of chemistry, physics and physical 科学 as well as life 科学s. 学生可能 focus their studies in one or more of these areas by careful selection of their elective 课程.

Jacksonville University's marine 科学 graduates have gone on to successful careers in a variety of areas. Some of their employers include Sea World, Naval Oceanographic Office, Maryland Department of Natural 资源, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Division of Parks and Recreation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Florida Fish and Wildlife 研究所.

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目标 & 策略

目标

  • Build a strong foundation in the biological 科学s
  • Engaging STEM students in curricula that emphasize innovative investigatory laboratory and field experiences
  • Emphasize a multi-disciplined approach to the understanding of biology and marine 科学
  • Mentor STEM students in research
  • Support our Division and University colleagues

策略

  • Offering a range of 课程 and experiences to STEM students that emphasize active learning and technology
  • Encouraging majors to participate in research, independent 研究, and internships as a means of applying knowledge and skills in a practical setting
  • Offering curricula that includes a diverse range of biology and marine 科学 课程, and includes strong foundations in other STEM disciplines
  • Participating in professional development in order to implement best practices in the fields of biology and marine 科学
  • Encouraging student research and train student researchers
  • Contributing our perspectives and expertise to the Division and University needs

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Dr. 威廉F. Penwell

Chair, Department of 生物学 & 海洋科学

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