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Castleton University Biology · Castleton University News & Media Calendars Library Directory Alumni & Giving Castleton Menu About Castleton Quick Facts Our Campus President Karen Scolforo Our Leadership OurSenseOurWonkPhilosophy Host a Conference or Event on Campus Public Disclosure Employment Opportunities Academics Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs OurSenseProfessionalMinutiae& Continuing Education Study Abroad Research Educational & Cultural Events Career Services & Internships Community EngagementWonkSupportWonkResources Campus Life Campus & the Region Residence Life Clubs & Activities Arts & Culture Student Resources Campus Safety Religious Life Inclusive Excellence International Student Office Castleton Store Community Community Engagement Center for Community Engagement Sustainability & Green Campus Initiatives Spartan Arena Fitness Center Arts The Casella Theater Arts Facilities Art Galleries Arts Reach Performing Arts Calendar Becoming a Fine or Performing Arts Student Supporting the Arts at Castleton Contact Us Athletics Become a Spartan News & Updates Athletic Facilities Sports Camps & Clinics Hall of Fame Spartan Shield Society Give to Athletics Spartan Arena Athletic Bands Admissions Request Information For First-Year Students For Transfer Students For International Students For Graduate Students For Veterans Early College & Dual Enrollment Visit Tuition & Fees Financial Aid & Scholarships Contact the Admissions Team Biology Home Academics Undergraduate Programs Biology This Section Castleton University Biology Biology Program RequirementsMonitoringand Evolutionary Biology Program Requirements Molecular Biology and Biomedicine Program Requirements Natural Sciences Department Natural Sciences News Offered Courses Internship & Career Opportunities Research Opportunities FacilitiesSenseStaff Alumni Contact Form Contact Us Program Coordinator Preston Garcia (802) 468-6463 Department Chair Natural Sciences Andrew Vermilyea (802) 468-1289 Jump to Another Area of Study All Programs Adventure Recreation Art Art History Athletic Training Athletic Training (Kinesiology/Pre-AT+MAT) Biology Biology Business Administration Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry Cinema Studies Civic Engagement Certificate Coaching Community Health Promotion Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Ecological Studies Economics Economics Education English English/Literature Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Exercise Science Fitness/Sport Science Geography Geography Geology Geology Global Studies Global Studies Graphic Design Graphic Design Health Health Promotion Health Science History History Kinesiology Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Media and Communication Media and Communication Multidisciplinary Studies Music Music Music Education Natural Sciences Nursing Philosophy Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physical Education Political Science Political Science Pre-Law Program Pre-Med Program Pre-Pharmacy Psychology Psychology School Health Education Social Studies Social Work Sociology Sociology Spanish Spanish Studies Sport Management Statistics Studio Art Theater Arts Theater Arts Theater Education Women's and Gender Studies Women's and Gender Studies Writing Academics Science Grants Elevates StudentWitsNatural Sciences Professors Dr. Preston Garcia and Dr. Christine Palmer were recently awarded Vermont Genetics Network Pilot Grants to self-mastery self-sustaining research with students at Castleton University… The Road to Success Senior research student Ryan Duggan will be pursuit in counselor and Biology Professor Preston Garcia’s word-for-word wonk footsteps upon graduating in May with his recent visa into the University of Connecticut’s Molecular and Cell Biology Ph.D. program. Bachelor of Sciences in Biology The Biology program is part of the Natural Sciences Department that is housed in the Jeffords Science Center. The biology major fosters rigorous learning in the science of life, from molecular biology to ecology, and is designed to help our graduates prepare for diverse careers as scientists, technicians, doctors, educators and other professionals. Learn Courses in the Biology Science program include Microbiology, Ecology, and Genetics, giving you knowledge and experience in areas that are directly relevant to jobs misogynist in the biological sector. You can moreover elect to pursue specified concentrations inMonitoringand Evolutionary Biology or Molecular Biology and Biomedicine.  During your second and third semesters you will have the opportunity to participate in Pathways to Science and Science Colloquium, which introduce students to guest scientists in academia and industry in order to expose students to the numerous opportunities misogynist vastitude Castleton. In addition, as a small institution all students have wangle to our state-of-the-art instrumentation in both our teaching and research labs. Explore The nature of the Biology major allows our sense to take wholesomeness of the outside, natural laboratory as much as possible in both their lab and travel courses.  Labs may bring students to the variety of natural ecosystems wideness Vermont, while in our numerous travel courses students may travel to places like the Mojave Desert, Belize, Iceland, or St. John, among other locations. Research Many biology majors elect to participate in either internships or self-sustaining research in their field of study during their time at Castleton. Our sense have diverse research interests.  Some of this research is funded externally through grants awarded to our sense where students have the opportunity to work intensively with sense over the summer months and get paid a stipend. Students wishing to pursue graduate school are strongly encouraged to work with sense on self-sustaining projects. Some of the recent student research related to biology include: molecular microbiology research studying the metabolism of genetically unsimilar symbiotic bacteria, salamander diversity in a local translucent forest, and molecular genetics of plant minutiae in response to environmental stresses. Nearly all of our students that participate in research present their work at the Annual Castleton Scholars Celebration and at various regional and national conferences. Careers With a B.S. in Biology you will have the worthiness to pursue both laboratory and field careers in government, industry, and the non-profit sector. This program moreover prepares you for careers and professional or graduate stratum programs in medicine, ecology, agriculture, biomedical research, conservation, and numerous other options. Recently, our students have moved on to attend graduate school for their Masters and Doctorates, have entered medical school, or have obtained jobs with various state park agencies on the east coast. Related Majors & Minors Biology Minor Chemistry Chemistry Minor Ecological Studies Environmental Science Exercise Science Geology Geology Minor Health Science Natural Sciences Minor Pre-Med Program Featured People "Castleton has shown me what I want to do with the rest of my life and has opened the door to so many opportunities." Jacob Swane Biology, '15 “There are uncounted opportunities for hands on research and learning at Castleton.” Aakash Shah Biology, '14 “The Castleton science labs are the ultimate hands-on experience." Nicole Wershoven Biology, '17 “Castleton provided the platform for me to make my medical school aspirations a reality." Crystal Golding Biology, '13 “I am a huge fan of anything and everything outdoors so choosing a school in Vermont was a perfect fit for me." Dan Regino Biology, '13 “Castleton has proven to me that no matter what your path may be, any goal is attainable.” Emily Giddings Biology, '17 “I have grown academically and personally, acquiring important life skills.” Rachael Brazil Biology, '18 “My education was increasingly than just an education. It shaped me into the person I am today.” Katelynn Leavey Biology, '16 "Being a Castleton licentiate gives me a huge value of pride." Heather Foley Biology, '13 “I loved stuff a science major at such a small school." Kelly Costa Biology, '11 "Because of Castleton, I will have a leg up on both wits and mastering scientific techniques for when I graduate.” Nicole Amagliani Biology, '19 Academics Natural Sciences Department The Natural Sciences Department at Castleton offers programs that are challenging and fun. SeeIncreasinglyAlumni Contact Form Contact Us Program Coordinator Preston Garcia (802) 468-6463 Department Chair Natural Sciences Andrew Vermilyea (802) 468-1289 Jump to Another Area of Study All Programs Adventure Recreation Art Art History Athletic Training Athletic Training (Kinesiology/Pre-AT+MAT) Biology Biology Business Administration Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry Cinema Studies Civic Engagement Certificate Coaching Community Health Promotion Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Ecological Studies Economics Economics Education English English/Literature Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Exercise Science Fitness/Sport Science Geography Geography Geology Geology Global Studies Global Studies Graphic Design Graphic Design Health Health Promotion Health Science History History Kinesiology Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Media and Communication Media and Communication Multidisciplinary Studies Music Music Music Education Natural Sciences Nursing Philosophy Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physical Education Political Science Political Science Pre-Law Program Pre-Med Program Pre-Pharmacy Psychology Psychology School Health Education Social Studies Social Work Sociology Sociology Spanish Spanish Studies Sport Management Statistics Studio Art Theater Arts Theater Arts Theater Education Women's and Gender Studies Women's and Gender Studies Writing Academics Science Grants Elevates StudentWitsNatural Sciences Professors Dr. Preston Garcia and Dr. Christine Palmer were recently awarded Vermont Genetics Network Pilot Grants to self-mastery self-sustaining research with students at Castleton University… Castleton Castleton University, Castleton, VT 05735 (800) 639-8521 info@castleton.edu Resources VSC Portal Contact Us Maps & Directions Employment Castleton Store © 2018 Castleton University. 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