The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs for students preparing for careers in education, laboratory and field research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, medical laboratory sciences, cytotechnology, food science technology and pre-professional programs including pre-medicine,pre-dental, and pre-veterinary medicine. The biology major offers a core program intended to develop a common background in biology and additional upper level courses designed to provide specialized options. Students typically take a broad based general biology major or an emphasis in one of the following: general biology, cytotechnology, ecology, biomedical sciences, microbiology, plant science, toxicology, or zoology. Programs in biotechnology, environmental sciences, food science technology, medical laboratory science, and life science teaching are also offered.