For more information about this major at Bluffton University, please visit the science department's Web page: www.bluffton.edu/sci
Biology is the study of life from the simplest forms of plants and animals (including one-celled animals and algae) to the highly complex structure of the human being. It includes the study of how organisms are structured as well as how they function and relate to each other. Among the major branches of biology are human anatomy and physiology; botany (the study of plants); microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms); zoology (the study of animals); and ecology (the study of the relationship between organisms and the environment). Interested students may elect to concentrate in one or more of the subdivisions associated with the major biological branches. About one-third of all life scientists are involved in research and development. Many conduct basic research to increase our knowledge of living organisms. Others are in applied research and use this knowledge to improve the environment in some way. Another one-fourth are in some type of management or administrative work, ranging from administering programs for testing foods and drugs to directing activities at zoos or botanical gardens.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Office of Career Services
730 11th St., NW
Washington, DC 20001-4584
www.aibs.org
American Society for Microbiology
Office of Education and Professional Recognition
1913 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.asmusa.org
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20418
www.nationalacademies.org
The American Association for Advancement of Science
Office of Opportunities in Science
1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.aaas.org
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