Biology
Description of Major
Carthage biology majors study life from the simplest forms of plants and animals to the highly complex structure of the human being. This includes the study of how organisms are structured as well as how they function and relate to each other. The Carthage biology curriculum prepares students for graduate study, academic and industrial research positions, secondary education, quality assurance, forensic science, not-for-profit environmental and conservation areas, as well as entry into medical, veterinary, dental and other professional schools.
Relevant Coursework
Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Molecular Genetics, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Technical Writing
Current Outlook
Beta Beta Beta is the honorary society for students who have displayed superior
academic achievement in biology. At Carthage, the society aims to cultivate a keen
interest in the natural sciences, to stimulate an appreciation for
biological research, and to promote scholarship.
Why take Biology at Carthage?
THE CARTHAGE ADVANTAGE
The Carthage biology major offers an extensive amount of classes in both plant and animal biology, from molecular on up. All of our courses and labs are taught by professors - we do not use teaching assistants. With classes at Carthage averaging 19 students, personal attention is assured. Your professors will know you by name, and take a genuine interest in your personal and professional success.
Biology majors have the opportunity to pursue ScienceWorks. This
entrepreneurial studies minor gives you intensive exposure to all
aspects of business with a specific focus on developing and/or working
in science-based business.
SALARY
Biological
Science majors nationwide reported an average starting salary of
$31,911 in 2002. Median annual earnings of biological scientists were
$46,140 in 1998. The average salary for physicians was $160,000 in
1998. The average salary for a biochemist with little experience was
$41,960.
What can I do with a major in Biology? POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.
- Physical Biochemist
- Immunologist
- Pharmacist
- Agricultural Scientist
- Conservation Scientist
- Forensic Scientist
- Virologist
- Wetlands Ecologist
- Zoologist
- Lab Technician
- Microbiologist
- Physician
- Game Biologist
- Forester
- Laboratory Specialist
- Horticulturalist
- Physical Therapist
- Florist
- Medical Examiner
- Aquarium/Zoo Administrator
COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES
- ATO Findley - Research and Development
- ERPA, Inc. - Quality Technician
- Abbot Laboratories - Quality Lab Technician
- Accenture - Consultant
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Lab Technologist
- North Ozaukee County Schools - Science Teacher
- Red Cross Clinic - Clinic Assistant
- Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical - Women's Health Care Sales Representative
- Walgreens - Pharmacy Technician
- Santa Barbara Zoological Society - Education Specialist
CARTHAGE BIOLOGY MAJORS HAVE PURSUED GRADUATE STUDIES IN
- Medicine
- Biomedical Sciences
- Environmental Studies