Undergraduate Study in Biology and Biotechnology
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.
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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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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. |
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(For a full description of the major and current courses offered, see the
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