Department: Science

The Bachelor of Science in Biology curriculum offers a major in General Biology with four proposed tracks: Biodiversity, Animal Biology, Microbiology and Plant Biology. As of 2020, Microbiology and Animal Biology tracks are currently offered by the Science department. The BS Biology major in Biodiversity curriculum provides a deeper understanding of the diversity of life, with emphasis on the assessment of the diversity and conservation status of Philippine biodiversity, understanding factors governing the diversity, distribution, evolution, and ecology of floral and faunal species in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, as well as looking into global trends and issues that affect biodiversity loss, and formulate conservation strategies. The BS Biology major in Animal Biology curriculum prepares students for advanced studies (Master’s/PhD in Animal Science, human and veterinary medicine, and other related fields). Career options include teacher, researcher, field biologist, public educator, conservationists, policymakers, animal and wildlife educator, wildlife rehabilitator, animal keeper and curator. The BS Biology major in Microbiology curriculum will provide anin-depth understanding of key concepts of prokaryotes, microbial structure and biodiversity, microbial functions and genetics, and microbial impacts on human lives- food production, industrial products, pharmaceuticals, and effects on humans, animals and plants. The BS Biology major in Plant Biology curriculum encompasses traditional studies of whole-plant biology with consideration of recent advances in areas such as biodiversity, systematic, evolutionary biology, ecology, and ethnobotany. The BS Biology curriculum provides a deeper understanding in the many aspects of animal life (Animal Biology major), plant life (Plant Biology major), microbial life (Microbiology major) and the diversity of life (Biodiversity major). It gives more emphasis on the fields of systematics, taxonomy, ecology, genetics, evolutionary biology, morphoanatomy, physiology and molecular biology. During the first two years, students will be exposed to the application of technology in the processing of data. The integration of lecture and laboratory classes will allow maximal exposure of students to hands-on experiences, showcasing their individual learning capacity translated into creative skills and talents as well as training them to work in teams, bringing out their individual potential in performing group tasks even in the lecture classes. The laboratory portion is reinforced by more hands-on activities which will be done both in the classroom and in the field. Every major course incorporates updates from most recent scientific studies. Students will have practicum for one summer term and a total of three (3) semesters for the undergraduate thesis. Throughout their course work, students will be taught different methods of exploration, investigation, organization of data and how they are utilized in practical life. Graduates can be employed in both private and public institutions or they can opt to start their own business.