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	x remove Biology, B.A., B.S.	x remove Management, General, B.B.A.	x remove Geology-Chemistry, B.S.
Credits Required	Varies by program	120	120
Format	Face To Face	Face To Face	Face To Face
Location	Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.	All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.	Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
Coursework	A degree in biology includes coursework in: Animal and plant biology Cell and molecular biology Ecology Evolution Genetics Lab and field experience	The coursework offers the flexibility for students to develop effective interpersonal skills, foster decision making, and/or entrepreneurial thinking needed to manage departments or organizations, start their own business venture, or to enhance their existing careers.	The program consists of coursework in the geosciences, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Subjects include: Earth history Geochemistry Geographic information systems Instrumental analysis Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Plate tectonics Quantitative analysis
Career Options	Biologists work in a variety of careers including: Environmental/sustainability consultant Geneticist or genetics counselor Educator Ecologist or field biologist Conservation biologist Laboratory or research technician Physician, physician assistant, or dentist Zoologist Botanist Evolutionary biologist	There are a variety of career options available for management majors, including: Account manager Branch manager Customer service manager Departmental manager Distribution manager Facilities planner Industry relations specialist Management analyst Merchandise manager Visit gvsu.edu/seidman for more information.	A B.S. in geology-chemistry is useful in pursuing graduate school or obtaining an entry-level job in: Environmental remediation and water resources Engineering geology and natural hazards Environmental law and policy Federal, state, and local agencies Mineral and energy resource exploration Science writing and museum work
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Skills Employers Want	The B.A. or B.S. in Biology at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings. Biology Clinical Trials Clinical Research Pharmaceuticals Good Clinical Practices (GPC) Auditing Biochemical Assays Data Management Biochemistry Chemistry Source: EMSI, 2021	The B.B.A. in Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings. Selling Techniques Forecasting Strategic Planning Business Development Customer Relations Management Sales Management Customer Satisfaction Leadership Communications Source: EMSI, 2020	The B.S. in Geology-Chemistry at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings. Geology Chemistry Environmental Science Mineralogy Calculus Earth Science Mining Engineering Petrology Source: EMSI, 2020