THE STUDY OF LIFE

PREPARE FOR
YOUR
FUTURE IN...
WHAT CAN
YOU DO
TO GET READY?
HEALTH PROFESSIONS:
High school students interested in any of the IB
concentrations should:
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Physician
Veterinarian
Physical therapist
Dentist
Optometrist
Chiropractor
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONS:
• Ecologist
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Epidemiologist
Marine scientist
Conservation biologist
Wildlife biologist
Pathogenic microbiologist
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Water and soil microbiologist
Environmental restoration biologist
Agricultural biologist
Toxicologist
Forensic scientist
« Take as many of the biology, chemistry, and
mathematics courses available at your high
school as you can.
« Obtain a strong high school foundation in
science courses, rather than focusing on AP
or Dual Enrollment credit in general
education disciplines.
« Take whatever opportunities exist at your
high school to improve your study skills and
study habits.
« Volunteer at a zoo, park, veterinarian’s office,
aquarium, or conservation organization.
« Pursue hobbies that provide useful skills,
such as scuba diving.
EDUCATION:
• School teacher,
• Zoo biologist,
• Aquarium biologist
• Theme park biologist
• Museum educator
THE STUDY OF LIFE
Department Contact Information
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone (813) 974-6210
http://biology.usf.edu/ib
From cells to micro- and macroorganisms, populations,
communities, and ecosystems.
Undergraduate Advising Office
BioAdvise Š SCA 203
Phone: 813.974.3250
Email: [email protected]
http://biology.usf.edu/bioadvise
Integrative Biology
4202 E. Fowler Avenue • Tampa, FL 33620
813.974.3250
DEPARTMENT OF
INTEGRATIVE
BIOLOGY (IB)
BIOLOGY
DEGREE
CONCENTRATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOLOGY
TRACKS
IB courses emphasize the anatomy, physiology,
ecology, and evolution of organisms. These
courses integrate the study of life, from cells to
micro- and macro-organisms, populations,
communities, and ecosystems.
The Department of Integrative Biology offers three
degree concentrations:
• Integrative Animal Biology,
• Marine Biology, and
• Environmental Biology.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
All majors complete a specific background in two
critical areas of modern biology: Genetics and
Ecology. Students also complete coursework for
their major that is selected to meet their chosen
concentration requirements, and their personal
interests and career goals. Students graduate
prepared for employment or further study, with a
strong background in Biology and the supporting
disciplines of Chemistry, Mathematics, and
Physics. Exceptional students are encouraged to
participate in Undergraduate Research, which may
be applied to their major requirements.
IB faculty research interests include gene transfer,
genomics and epigenetics, microbial physiology
and biogeochemistry, environmental microbiology,
parasite-host and predator-prey interactions,
ecological immunology, biomechanics and
functional morphology, ecological toxicology,
marine and freshwater ecology, ecosystem and
landscape ecology, conservation and restoration
ecology, global change biology, and life-history
evolution.
Ample opportunity exists to develop individual
study plans within each of the concentrations.
INTEGRATIVE ANIMAL BIOLOGY
Students specialize in the study of animals.
Coursework focuses on the structure and function
of invertebrates, humans, or other vertebrates.
The Integrative Animal Biology concentration
allows students interested in professional or
graduate school to take a variety of coursework.
Environmental Biology has two tracks.
• Environmental Microbiology
• Ecology and Biodiversity
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
Students specialize in the study of the roles that
microorganisms play in the environment.
Coursework focuses on the diversity of
microorganisms and their functioning within
natural systems.
Coursework within the Environmental
Microbiology Track can lead to ASM
certification.
ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY
MARINE BIOLOGY
Students specialize in the study of life in the oceans.
Coursework focuses on the unique marine
environment and the nature of the organisms that
inhabit the oceans.
The specialized Marine Biology concentration requires
students to meet high standards for admission and
retention.
Students specialize in the study of how organisms
interact with the environment, and how they adapt
to changing environments. Coursework focuses
on ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Students interested in plants should work with
advisors to develop a study plan within the Ecology
and Biodiversity track.
Visit our us at
http://biology.usf.edu/ib/