My experience at Marywood has been amazing. I love the friendliness of the faculty and I have met such great friends here.
The Biology program at Marywood University is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of living organisms and contemporary advancements in the biological sciences. Through our curriculum, students gain a deep appreciation for the organization and continuity inherent in nature while fostering a keen awareness of their responsibilities towards the world and environment.
Our program is versatile, catering to various professional aspirations. Whether your interests lie in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology research, environmental science, graduate studies, or education, our curriculum is tailored to support your ambitions. Additionally, our program provides the foundational knowledge needed for ancillary fields within the health professions, including medical, dental, or veterinary school.
Advisors are available to assist students in selecting elective courses that align with their career goals, ensuring a well-rounded and targeted educational experience. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Biology, students must fulfill a minimum of 41 credits in core courses and 30 elective credits in science, totaling 71 science credits.
Join us at Marywood University to become a part of a community dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation. Our program not only equips you with essential knowledge but also prepares you to make meaningful contributions to various scientific fields and societal betterment.
My experience at Marywood has been amazing. I love the friendliness of the faculty and I have met such great friends here.
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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) is equipped with seven large teaching laboratories.
laboratory space for teaching labs, equipped with ductless fume green hoods
an environmental wet laboratory/greenhouse
five dedicated research laboratories
state-of-the-art anatomy and physiology laboratory houses virtual dissection Anatomage table
Autoclaves Autoclaves are pressure chambers that sterilize equipment, perform scientific experiments, or carry out industrial processes using high pressure steam.
Gel & Blot Imaging System The ChemiDoc XRS+ System features high-sensitivity detection for a wide range of methods including fluorescence and densitometry.
The ChemiDoc XRS+ system is based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology and modular options to accommodate a wide range of samples and support multiple detection methods including fluorescence, colorimetry, densitometry, chemiluminescence, and chemifluorescence. The system is controlled by Image Lab™ software to optimize imager performance for fast, integrated, and automated image capture and analysis of various samples.
The system accommodates a wide array of samples, from large handcast polyacrylamide gels to small ReadyAgarose™ gels and various blots. The system is an ideal accompaniment to PCR, purification, and electrophoresis systems, enabling image analysis and documentation of restriction digests, amplified nucleic acids, genetic fingerprinting, RFLPs, and protein purification and characterization.
Genetic Analyzer DNA Sequencing machine
Incubator Shakers Innova 42 stackable incubated shakers provide broad temperature capabilities for culturing a wide variety of organisms in flasks up to 3 L
Inverted Fluorescent Microscope Nikon TE 2000U Inverted Fluorescent Microscope with Normarski D/C components and digital imaging capabilities.
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) Used in microbiology, molecular biology, proteomics, and drug testing, liquid chromatography mass spectrometers can be used for microorganism detection, protein sequencing, analysis, and research. The LC part separates the sample into its components, which are ionized and sent through the mass spectrometer for identification.
Spectrophotometers The spectrophotometer is an instrument that can be adjusted to illuminate a sample with a specific wavelength of light. The spectrophotometer then measures the amount of light energy that is absorbed or transmitted by the sample.
The Hach DR 5000 UV-Vis Laboratory Spectrophotometer offers a broad range of water analysis methods with more than 240 pre-programmed tests.
Thermal Cycler The thermal cycler is a laboratory apparatus most commonly used to amplify segments of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction.
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs are in this building. The 100-seat Comerford Theatre, one of two large lecture halls on campus, is located here.
The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, located on University Avenue, provides classroom and research space, joining academic programs to innovative research. Students from the Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Respiratory Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs have classes in this building. It is also home to The Human Performance Lab, a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve the needs of student, professional, amateur, and recreational athletes and the community.
The Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, dedicated on October 18, 2002, was named in honor of its benefactor, esteemed alumnus and former trustee Keith J. O'Neill '76, the first male to graduate from Marywood's dietetics program and an accomplished leader in the dietetics profession. He credits Marywood for "(giving) me the skills and confidence to take on the challenges that come from running a large food service department and eventually from the challenges created by starting my own company."
In 2024, Marywood University further expanded its deep commitment to health sciences during the dedication of the Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion, a transformative addition to the Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families and a cornerstone of the EMPOWER Campaign.
The $11.5 million Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion is a realization of Marywood's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for education in the health sciences. Generously supported by the Pascucci Family and other dedicated donors, this new space elevates the learning experience of future healthcare professionals and contributes to the University's mission of fostering excellence in education.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
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Program Requirements for Biology/Pre-Professional Majors (81 science credits: 52 required science credits plus 29 science electives)
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Course Numbers |
Course Names |
Credit Hours |
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REQUIRED COURSES |
52 total credits |
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BIOL 150 |
General Biology I |
3 |
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BIOL 150L |
General Biology I Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 151 |
General Biology II |
3 |
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BIOL 151L |
General Biology II Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 235 |
General Microbiology |
3 |
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BIOL 235L |
General Microbiology Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 410 |
Science Literacy Capstone |
2 |
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BIOL 421 |
Biochemistry |
3 |
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BIOL 421L |
Biochemistry Laboratory |
1 |
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CHEM 131 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM 131L |
General Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
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CHEM 132 |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHEM 132L |
General Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 |
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CHEM 221 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM 221L |
Organic Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
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CHEM 222 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHEM 222L |
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 |
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PHYS 303 |
General Physics I |
3 |
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PHYS 303L |
General Physics I Lab |
1 |
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PHYS 304 |
General Physics II |
3 |
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PHYS 304L |
General Physics II Laboratory |
1 |
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MATH 155 |
Statistics for Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
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ELECT ONE |
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BIOL 440 |
Molecular and Cellular Biology |
3 |
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BIOL 440L |
Molecular and Cellular BiologyýLaboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 446 |
Genetics |
3 |
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BIOL 446L |
Genetics Laboratory |
1 |
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ELECT ONE |
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MATH 211 |
Calculus I |
4 |
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MATH 170 |
Applications of Calculus to the Life Sci |
3 |
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ELECTIVES |
29 total credits (minimum) |
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BIOL 222 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
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BIOL 281 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
3 |
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BIOL 288 |
Human Evolution |
3 |
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BIOL 300L |
Human Gross Anatomy Lab |
1 |
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BIOL 301 |
Human Physiology |
3 |
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BIOL 301L |
Human Physiology Lab |
1 |
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BIOL 302 |
Bioinformatics |
3 |
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BIOL 305 |
Fundamental Neuroscience |
3 |
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BIOL 332 |
Immunology |
3 |
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BIOL 332L |
Immunology Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 383 |
Emerging Medicines and Technologies |
3 |
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BIOL 401 |
Cell Culture |
3 |
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BIOL 422 |
Biochemistry II |
3 |
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BIOL 440 |
3 |
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BIOL 440L |
Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 446 |
Genetics |
3 |
|
BIOL 446L |
Genetics Laboratory |
1 |
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BIOL 454 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
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BIOL 498 |
Biology Internship |
3 |
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BIOL 499 |
Independent Study |
1 |
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CHEM 312 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM 313 |
Elements of Medicinal Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM 398 |
Chemical Analysis |
3 |
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CHEM 498 |
Internship |
3 |
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CHEM 499 |
Independent Study |
3 |
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ENVS 210 |
Water: The Essential Ingredient |
3 |
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ENVS 212 |
Introduction to Meteorology |
3 |
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ENVS 215 |
Resource Conservation I |
3 |
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ENVS 216 |
Introduction to Sustainability |
3 |
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ENVS 261 |
Earth Science I - Geology |
3 |
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ENVS 262 |
Earth Science II - Oceanography/Meteorology |
3 |
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ENVS 420 |
Ecology |
3 |
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ENVS 420L |
Ecology Lab |
1 |
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ENVS 454 |
Undergraduate Research |
3 |
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ENVS 498 |
Internship |
3 |
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ENVS 499 |
Independent Study |
1 |
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MATH 212 |
Calculus II |
4 |
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MATH 213 |
Calculus III |
4 |
MATH 211 and MATH 212: MATH 211/212 is recommended for pre-professional and graduate schools.
Other science elective courses may be taken with permission of the department chairperson.
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
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