Biology

Program Overview

Lycoming College's Biology program immerses students in the study of life's diversity, equipping them with analytical skills and hands-on experience through advanced labs and research opportunities. Its innovative curriculum, intimate class sizes, and dedicated faculty prepare graduates for careers in research, healthcare, and environmental fields, with a high acceptance rate into graduate and medical programs. The program also offers internships, co-curricular experiences, and student organizations to enhance practical knowledge and career prospects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Biology at Lycoming College:

• Focus: Studying the diversity of life and developing analytical skills to address future challenges.
• Curriculum: Cutting-edge, engaging students in studying the diversity of life.
• Lab experience: From the first class, students use advanced instrumentation in labs for cell and tissue culture, molecular biology, advanced microscopy, and water quality analysis.
• Research opportunities: Freshmen can participate in active research labs to develop their skills throughout their studies.
• Facilities: Teaching and research facility includes an aquarium room, greenhouse, cadaver lab, and animal lab.
• Coursework: Innovative, framed within a liberal arts curriculum, preparing students for careers in research, education, healthcare, neuroscience, biotechnology, and the environment.
• Internship and co-curricular experiences: Provide students with a wide array of opportunities to gain real-world experience.
• Faculty: Distinguished and dedicated, providing depth of knowledge, close mentorship, and individualized advising.
• Class sizes: Intimate, allowing for engaging discussion and valuable lab experience.
• Tracks: Four tracks allow students to focus on specific areas of biology.
• Structure: Combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory experience.
• Modules:
• Cell and Molecular Biology:
Explores the structure and function of cells and their components.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Studies the structure and function of the human body.
• Ecology: Examines the interactions between organisms and their environment.

Teaching:

• Methods: Emphasize student engagement and active learning.
• Faculty: Distinguished and dedicated, providing close mentorship and individualized advising.
• Unique Approaches:
• Freshmen involvement in research labs.
• Opportunities for internships and co-curricular experiences.
• Access to advanced equipment and facilities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Research, education, healthcare, neuroscience, biotechnology, and the environment.
• Opportunities: Internships, fellowships, research positions, teaching positions.
• Outcomes: Graduates are well-prepared for graduate and medical school programs, as well as careers in their chosen field.

Other:

• Student Opportunities:
• Research projects and publications.
• Summer research programs.
• Internships and fellowships.
• Conference presentations.
• Teaching experience.
• Study abroad programs.
• Student Organizations: Pre-Health Society, Lycoming Environmental Awareness Foundation (LEAF).
• Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, close to natural resources and healthcare facilities.
• Environmental Focus: Opportunities to study and protect the environment through the Clean Water Institute and other initiatives.