Courses & Curriculum
The Chatham biology major offers tracks tailored to different fields of interest, including the cell and molecular biology concentration and the human biology concentration. Explore this page's sample courses and curriculum, and come back soon for a more detailed example degree progression.
Biology includes the study of the structure, function, and interactions of living organisms at multiple levels; it is a field that is evolving rapidly. This major provides students with a broad interdisciplinary base in scientific knowledge combined with an in-depth exploration of a preferred area of interest. The BA degree is appropriate for students who want to demonstrate their capability in biology, but also want to explore related areas like teaching.
Sample Courses & Curriculum
Basic Neuroscience
This course is designed for wide appeal. It is an introduction to structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, and how nerves function and communicate. The basics of movement, sensation, language, emotion, and consciousness are discussed. Emphasis is placed on contrasting normal function with altered function in diseases.
Immunology
This course covers fundamental principles of immunology with emphasis on molecular and cellular immunology, including antigen and antibody structure and function; effector mechanisms; complement; major histocompatibility complexes; and the cellular basis for the immune response.
Histology
A microscopic analysis of human and animal tissue and organ function at the cellular level. Material comes from textbooks, lectures, images, and animations, in addition to practical application and identification of histological specimens. Recommended for students planning to apply to professional schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.