Biology
Biology entails the study of the entire process of life from its beginning, through its development, reproduction, and to its cessation and decay. Many of the new developments and discoveries in this dynamic field are the result of interdisciplinary cooperation between biologists, chemists, physicists, and computer scientists. These researchers have added considerably to our understanding of the basic principles and mechanisms of living systems at cellular, molecular, organismic, population, and ecological levels.
Career opportunities for those who major in biology are numerous. Besides being one of the traditional preparatory fields for those pursuing careers as health care professionals, biology is an excellent choice of major for those interested in secondary education or in the burgeoning genetic engineering industry. And, of course, the areas of academic and industrial research are open to those who pursue a PhD in the discipline.
Scripps Faculty
Jennifer Armstrong | |
Melissa Coleman | |
Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert | |
Zhaohua Irene Tang | |
Diane Thomson | |
Brian Duistermars | |
Patrick Ferree | |
Sarah Gilman | |
Branwen Williams | |
Sarah Budischak | |
Pete Chandrangsu | |
Findley Finseth | |
Lucas Hall | |
Kyle Jay | |
Suryatapa Jha | |
Erin Jones | |
Dorsa Kay | |
Jenna Monroy | |
Anastasia Nagel | |
Jennifer Nguyen | |
David Smith | |
Tessa Solomon-Lane | |
Aditi Vyas | |
Jason Borchert |