Undergraduate Study in Biology and Biotechnology
Overview
The Department of Biology offers majors in biology and in biotechnology, as well as a minor in biology and an accelerated dual degree program (B.S. + M.S.) in Forest Biology.
Within the biology major, students may choose a concentration, if desired, in Ecology and Environmental Biology, Microbiology, or Neuroscience.
Additional information can be found in the official JMU undergraduate catalog (click on "Majors" and "Biology" or Biotechnology") and in the links below.
The Biology Major
The Biology major is flexible and can be tailored to the interests and needs of the individual student. The program comprises a four-semester core and the opportunity to tailor your upper division curriculum. The diverse selection of upper division courses includes:
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(For a full description of the major and current courses offered, see the catalog.)
Other Major Options
The department of biology also offers a four year, interdisciplinary B.S. degree program for a major in biotechnology in cooperation with the department of integrated science and technology and the department of chemistry and biochemistry.
A dual degree program makes it possible for students to earn a B.S. degree in biology from James Madison University and a Master of Forestry degree from Virginia Tech in five years. For more information, contact Dr. Heather Griscom.
Additional Resources
- Course catalog
- Undergraduate programs
- Biology course websites
- Biology major requirements
- Biology minor requirements
- Biotechnology major
- Topics in Biology course descriptions
- Two year schedule for biology majors
- Honors information
- Awards and scholarships
- Summer opportunities
- Canvas
- MyMadison
- GSci 104 course descriptions
- FAQ
