Curriculum
A diverse curriculum allows students to explore a variety of topics within biology. From introductory to advanced coursework, students are applying their knowledge, developing teamwork skills, and becoming better communicators.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning opportunities through Mount Union’s Biology program include:
- Independent and team research projects supervised by faculty
- Laboratory and field research experiences
- Opportunities for scientific communication (written and oral)
- Field trips
- Internships (off campus research opportunities)
- Research Conference participation/presentation
HUSTON-BRUMBAUGH NATURE CENTER
Students in biology and environmental science use the Nature Center for field laboratories to study biological diversity, ecology, and hydrology. The Nature Center also offers numerous programs for local schools. There are educational programs open to students, staff, and the public nearly every weekend. The Brumbaugh Scholars program supports summer student research and allows students an opportunity to present their research findings to the public.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
- Beta Beta Beta is a national biology honor society. The Xi Zeta Chapter was established at Mount Union in 2001.
- Green Raiders (Sustainability focus)
- Pre-Medical Professions Club
- Association of Pre-Physician Assistant Students (APPAS)
- Physical Therapy Pre-Professional Club
- Pre-Dental Club
Careers
Biology majors have multiple career path options awaiting them. The extraordinarily high degree of hands-on training prepares students for a variety of careers. No matter what your path, the combination of classroom theory and practical experience will prepare you for whatever follows graduation.
ALUMNI EMPLOYERS
- Research Technician at the Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine—Division of Infectious Diseases—HIV research
- Teaching 8th grade science, 9th grade science, high school science (AYAE/Life Sciences minor)
- Naturalist at Summit County MetroParks
- Study Supervisor; Charles River Laboratories
- Horticulture and Facility Coordinator at HBNC
- Clinical Trials Data Manager at Gabrail Cancer Center
- Quality Assurance microbiologist
- Data scientist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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ALUMNI GRAD SCHOOLS
- Medical school (various programs)
- Dental school at The Ohio State University
- Physician Assistant Studies (various programs)
- Accelerated BSN (Nursing) (various programs)
- Physical Therapy (University of Mount Union)
- Medical Laboratory Science (post-bacc)
- Molecular Medicine Ph.D. program at Cleveland Clinic
- Cytotechnology program at Cleveland Clinic
- Biomedical Science Ph.D. program at Penn State
- MS in Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management at University of Miami
- MS in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law program at the University of Glasgow (Scotland)
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COMMON CAREERS
- Researcher
- Healthcare provider (MD/DO, DDS, PA, etc.)
- Allied health
- Laboratory technician
- Quality assurance technician
- Science teacher
- Biomedical sales
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Facililities and Equipment
Biology majors will learn and work within innovative facilities and with state-of-the-art equipment in Bracy Hall and the newly constructed Gallaher Hall. Students have access to spaces such as a herbarium with thousands of specimens of Ohio plants and a geographic information systems lab with cutting-edge software, large format printers, and high-speed computers.
Additionally, students have opportunities to use portable photosynthesis equipment for precise measurement of carbon dioxide in the environment and learn to undertake nutrient analysis of plants, soils and water with a flow injection analyzer.
From fluorescence microscopes and UV-Vis spectrophotometers to 96-well plate readers and gas analyzers, students can perform various research in areas such as:
- The Tissue Culture lab
- The Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center
- Ball Research Forest
- The Microscopy lab
- The SEM lab
- The Greenhouse
Faculty and student collaboration spaces include:
- Microbiology and Virology labs
- Developmental Biology and Molecular Genetics labs
- Physiology and Physiological Ecology labs
- Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology labs.
