Biology

What is this major? 
Biology is the study of living organisms.

What can I do with this major?

What skills will I improve/gain? 
Scientific equipment operation, working independently, handling and organizing information, biology theory and practical knowledge, oral and written communication, numerical computation, analytical and quantitative abilities, problem-solving, technical skills, teamwork 

Who employs graduates from this major? 
Biological book/journal publishers, state/federal government, colleges/universities, consulting engineering firms, agricultural chemical companies, medical corporations, biological testing laboratories, business and industry, pharmaceutical  companies

What is special about this major at Hartwick? 

• Internships and off-campus opportunities
• Field station at Pine Lake 
• Research opportunities (in collaboration with professors)

Department Chair
Mary Allen, 607-431-4743, allenm1@hartwick.edu

Undeclared Contacts
Stan Sessions, 607-431-4764, sessionss@hartwick.edu 
Mary Allen, 607-431-4743, allenm1@hartwick.edu 

Major Connections Contacts
Sandy Armakovitch, Armakovitchs@hartwick
Anees Gharzita, gharzitaa@hartwick.edu
Yuri Mataev, mataevy@hartwick.edu
Ryan Quarles, quarlesr@hartwick.edu
Hira Siddiqui, siddiquih@hartwick.edu
Sarah Wallace, wallaces@hartwick.edu