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ASKED QUESTIONS
This page is undergoing constant revision and addition. Many
questions you may have are not answered here, but they may be answered
on different pages of this site depending on the particular topic of the
question. Fill free to email the work-study students or professors
themselves if you have questions that are not sufficiently answered on
this website.
Where is the department located?
The Biology department is located in the south wing of the 2nd floor in
Mills, room number 5. The department consists of three primary labs, a senior research
lab, and a commons area with faculty offices in the back.
How many students typically graduate each year with a Biology major?
Approximately 12 students typically graduate each year with a Biology
major.
How many students are in a typical Biology class (i.e. a particular
course)?
Classes such as General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology typically have
between 30-40 students, but most Biology classes beyond that
(specifically upper division classes) will have 10-15 students.
Do I have to major in Biology if I’m interested in medicine?
No. There is a common set of
prerequisites that must be taken to be admitted to most medical schools,
but they do not require you to major in Biology. However most
students preparing for med. school do take a science major. At Covenant
most pre-med, pre-dental and pre-veterinary students take the
Biomedical option, which emphasizes
cellular and molecular biology.
What are the requirements for a Biology major?
[see Biology Major page]
What are the requirements for a Biology minor?
[see Biology Minor page
What are some of the different biology electives offered at Covenant?
[see biology electives page]
How many hours per semester does a typical student majoring in
Biology take?
15 to 17 hours
Is there a Biology club?
[see Biology Club page]
Is the department involved in any research?
The Biology department is not yet involved in any formal research that
offers internships, but hopes to start some next year. If you are
interested in finding summer research internship programs, volunteer
work, or paid positions, click here.
How can a student get involved in the Biology department?
Students, preferably Biology-majors, may ask Dr. Wenger if they may
fulfill their practical service requirements or work-study (if they have
it) by working for the department.
What are the different career paths people have taken with their
biology degrees?
[see Callings & Careers page]
What are some of the Medical and Nursing Schools that people have
been accepted to?
To see a complete list, see Medical/Nursing
Schools :: Return
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