In Humboldt State's Biological Sciences Department you can choose a major or minor in Botany, Zoology or Biology. Furthermore, students who major in Biology elect to specialize in one of seven emphases: Cellular & Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, General Biology, Life Science Teacher Preparation, Marine Biology, or Microbiology.
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Five Year Course Rotation Plan for Biology, Botany & Zoology
Biology
In Biology, you can choose one of 7 emphases for your major. You will take a core of basic courses and then a set of advanced courses appropriate to your option. Learn more »
Botany
If you major in Botany you will learn and appreciate the biological processes unique to plant life. You will receive a strong background in taxonomy, physiology, morphology, anatomy, and plant ecology. Learn more »
Zoology
As a Zoology major you will take courses in physiology, ecology, anatomy, and classification of animal groups, with many opportunities for field as well as laboratory study. Learn more »
Pre-Professional Health Programs
If you choose one of our pre-professional health programs, in either pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary, you will received a core education based in biology, chemistry, physics, zoology and mathematics. Learn more »
Graduate Program
Graduate students in the Master of Science program in Biology at Humboldt State can choose to pursue investigations with an emphasis in the laboratory, forests, marine habitats, or a variety of other settings.
Certificate of Study in Bioinformatics
Gainful Employment Disclosure for the Certificate in Bioinformatics