In Humboldt State's biological sciences department you can choose a major or minor in Botany, Zoology or Biology.
Furthermore, students who major in Biology elect to specialize in one of seven emphases: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, Ecology, General Biology, Life Science Teacher Preparation, Marine Biology, Microbiology or Special Major (this last option allows you to work with an advisor to create your own biology major).
Biology
In Biology, you can choose one of 7 emphases for your major. You will take a core of basic courses and then a set of advanced courses appropriate to your option. Learn more »
Botany
If you major in Botany you will learn and appreciate the biological processes unique to plant life. You will receive a strong background in taxonomy, physiology, morphology, anatomy, and plant ecology. Learn more »
Zoology
As a Zoology major you will take courses in physiology, ecology, anatomy, and classification of animal groups, with many opportunities for field as well as laboratory study. Learn more »
Pre-Professional Health Programs
If you choose on of our preprofessional health programs, in either premedical, predental, or preveterinary, you will received a core education based in biology, chemistry, physics, zoology and mathematics. Learn more »
Graduate Program
Graduate students in the Master's program in Biology at Humboldt State can choose to pursue investigations with an emphasis in the laboratory, forests, marine habitats, or a variety of other settings. Learn more »