Biology majors study organisms and how they function in the natural world. You can be a general biology major or focus your studies by choosing a concentration in one of five specialty areas: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or Science Education.Cal Poly Humboldt is a place where you can immerse yourself in the natural world and be inspired. Instructors and staff who are dedicated to teaching excellence and hands-on learning provide unique opportunities that utilize our amazing museum collections, accessible research facilities and specialized equipment like electron microscopes. The practical skills you will acquire are fundamental to a wide range of careers in biology.<br><br>This concentration provides a broad, laboratory-oriented background in the study of microorganisms of all kinds (bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, viruses, etc.), including structure, identification, physiology, genetics, ecology and parasitism, artificial culture, and experimental technique.