Applied Biological Sciences

The concentration in applied biological sciences is a rigorous and practical program that can help students understand the interrelationships among evolution, natural history, and the conservation of plants and animals.

Consistent with a polytechnic vision, this program involves extensive student interaction with faculty through experience-based learning activities, including:

• faculty-guided research
• field trips
• internships
• laboratories
• service learning projects

Mastery of fundamental biological principles is emphasized through quality learning in the classroom, as well as hands-on activities in laboratories and outdoor settings that include the Sonoran Desert, surrounding ecosystems, and the landscape of the greater Phoenix area.