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Iowa State University has more than 100 majors that provide virtually unlimited academic opportunities. In this brochure you’ll find information about your specific area of interest and a family of related majors that you may want to explore during your adventure here at State. Please use the contact information listed inside and let us help you discover your passions, unlock your potential, and enjoy the adventure.

Preparing for a career Working with the best faculty Working in the best facilities An Iowa State undergraduate degree with a More than 300 faculty members at Iowa Iowa State’s 235 general classrooms and 500 biotechnology emphasis is a solid foundation State University are involved in some aspect teaching are among the best in the on which to build a career. If you decide to of biotechnology teaching and . world. The university’s information enter the workplace after earning your Iowa Their academic homes are in the colleges of services have permanently equipped more State degree, you’ll find that an emphasis in Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, than 130 general classrooms to display biotechnology attracts employers in industry, Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, output from computers, videos, laser discs, government, and public health. You might or Veterinary . and document cameras, as well as traditional be part of a team researching and developing media. Computer labs and wireless networking In the classroom, Iowa State’s biotechnology new and beneficial industrial products. You are available to students throughout the faculty provide quality teaching supported by may help find a cure for a devastating . campus. A distributed computing environment the latest in instructional technology. You will You could work to modify the genetic code of will provide you with electronic mail and learn from internationally recognized experts or to improve crop varieties and other Internet services. who are skilled in helping students like you livestock breeds. You might work in a forensics achieve their academic goals. Many academic In addition to hands-on experience in to help solve crimes. Or you might departments sponsor student clubs where well-equipped teaching laboratories, you provide the scientific or ethical expertise that you can enjoy academic, career, and social can learn how to operate state-of-the-art government agencies and legislative bodies opportunities with other students and faculty scientific instruments in more than a dozen need to help them guide the direction of who share your interests. instrumentation facilities. You’ll access the biotechnology research. latest equipment available for research in In the laboratory, you can obtain practical, cells, , nucleic acids, , Selecting the academic department for you hands-on experience to build your scientific When you choose to prepare for a microscopy, image analysis, nuclear magnetic expertise, increase your value to prospective biotechnology-related career at Iowa State, resonance, animal transfer, and employers, and help finance your education. you have many options. Iowa State University transformation. Many of the instrumentation Many biotechnology faculty welcome under- does not have a major called biotechnology facilities that support biotechnology research graduate students as members of their because many different kinds of careers offer free instruction to students. interdisciplinary research teams. Paid involve biotechnology. Instead, you will select positions are available year-round. a major within an academic department, and then your degree program to emphasize biotechnology. Your major is the specialized area in which you will apply your biotechnology training. Making your career choice Iowa State University departments and programs that have undergraduate majors relating to biotechnology are listed below. For more information, please contact the department or program, or phone the Iowa State Office of Admissions at 800 262-3810.

Iowa State offers one of the best agricultural Future agricultural business graduates are needed Agricultural Business business programs in the nation. The agricultural to meet the growing demand for commodity business major emphasizes courses in business and merchandisers, agricultural loan officers, Ronald Dieter economics, with an agricultural focus. When you managers, managers, agricultural salespeople, Department of Economics major in agricultural business you may select an food and livestock brokers, appraisers, market 174 Heady Hall area of emphasis such as agribusiness management, analysts, cooperative extension agents, food Phone: 515 294-5436 agricultural credit, commodity marketing, farm inspectors, and quality control specialists. Email: [email protected] management, international agriculture, or agricultural www.econ.iastate.edu sales.

Agricultural Engineering As an agricultural engineering student you will learn of electric power and electronics, and fluid power how to design systems that directly impact peoples’ engineering. . You will explore the biological, physical, and The animal production systems engineering engineering sciences and apply your knowledge to Steven Mickelson option allows you to focus on all aspects of animal solving problems using agricultural and biological Department of Agricultural production including structural design and analysis, engineering design methods. and Biosystems Engineering environmental control options for housed animals, 1340B Elings Hall You may specialize in either power and machinery and air quality issues associated with animal Phone: 515 294-6524 engineering, animal production systems engineering, production. Email: [email protected] or land and water resources engineering. www.abe.iastate.edu In the land and water resources engineering option, If you choose the power and machinery option, you will study the design and evaluation of soil and you will study functional analysis and design of water conservation systems, GIS and natural agricultural field machinery, agricultural tractor management, and principles of environmental power, instrumentation, agri-industrial application engineering.

Agricultural Studies The agricultural studies major is designed especially agricultural technology, leadership, and agricultural for those who are interested in production agriculture . Our goal is to provide you with a and the businesses and agencies that serve the food working knowledge of the industry by combining Ryan Anderson and agriculture industry. classroom experience with practical work experience and leadership training. Department of Agricultural The program in agricultural studies is designed Education and Studies for flexibility, allowing you to develop a broad- This program prepares you to be competitive in the 201 Curtiss Hall based education in agricultural sciences and job market, especially in the fields of agricultural Phone: 515 294-5872 agri-business. Your coursework includes studies in production, farming, management, and sales/service, Email: [email protected] agronomy, animal science, agricultural economics, as well as entrepreneurship. www.ageds.iastate.edu

Agriculture and Life Sciences The agriculture and life sciences education major proposals, participate in group projects, conduct FFA combines agriculture, and life sciences with social activities, and review and critique student work using Education sciences and communications. Some students choose a variety of . the teacher certification option while others choose Ryan Anderson With a degree in agricultural education you will the communications option. These options encourage Department of Agricultural have skills needed to work in public service or you to focus on developing your people skills in Education and Studies industry settings as an agricultural sciences teacher, a combination with your agricultural expertise. 201 Curtiss Hall communications specialist, an education specialist, or Phone: 515 294-5872 Small class size encourages you to closely interact with a or service representative. Email: [email protected] faculty and peers as you develop agricultural business www.ageds.iastate.edu

Agronomy Agronomy is the science of plants and soils gain hands-on experience, and research current for agriculture and the center of new frontiers agricultural issues. Graduates have the theoretical in biotechnology, , and and practical knowledge needed for efficient and Stephanie Zumbach biorenewable fuels. sustainable production of food, feed, fuel, and fiber. Department of Agronomy As an agronomy major you will learn about the role With a degree in agronomy from Iowa State you will 1126 Agronomy Hall and diversity of plants, soils, and climates of the be prepared for a variety of careers such as agricultural Phone: 515 294-5179 world. In addition to understanding ethical, cultural, climatologist, crop consultant, seed production Email: [email protected] and environmental issues that impact agriculture manager, soil and water conservationist, crop www.ImAnAgronomist.net and natural resources, you will also solve problems, protection specialist, and field representative. Animal Ecology Iowa State is the only university in the country that A degree in animal ecology will prepare you for a offers an undergraduate major in animal ecology. Your variety of career paths with natural resource and coursework will emphasize ecological principles and environmental protection and animal care agencies, John Burnett processes and their applications to natural resource organizations, and businesses. Department of Natural Resource management. Ecology and Management You will focus on one of four areas: wildlife biology, 124 Science II fisheries and aquatic sciences, interpretation of natural Phone: 515 294-3681 resources, or pre-veterinary and wildlife care. Email: [email protected] www.nrem.iastate.edu

Animal Science As an animal science major you will focus on science, pet food and feed industry, marketing, or understanding the life cycle of companion and research. production animals through study of the fundamentals Many students complete their pre-veterinary medicine of behavior, growth and development, lactation, Dr. Jodi Sterle requirements in the animal science curriculum. genetics and breeding, , and . Department of Animal Science Graduate study programs in animal science include 119 Kildee Hall Your coursework will also integrate enterprise M.S. or Ph.D. study in breeding and genetics, behavior, Phone: 515 294-3161 management and marketing aspects of the animal nutrition, , meat science, and muscle Email: [email protected] industry. In addition to animal management, career biology. www.ans.iastate.edu options include agribusiness, biotechnology, meat

Biochemistry Biochemistry provides the basis for much of modern evaluation of drugs for the treatment of disease. biotechnology. seek to understand life The program of study emphasizes modern concepts processes in terms of chemical and physical principles. and research methodologies and is designed to offer Guru Rao Individual members of the department form a highly various opportunities to work with faculty in an active Department of Biochemistry, interconnected and overlapping network and conduct biomedical or plant science research laboratory, Biophysics, and research in areas such as the structure and of providing excellent training for future development in 1210 Molecular Biology Building , membranes, and ; ; a wide variety of scientifically-based careers in Phone: 515 294-6116 ; and dynamics; signal universities, veterinary and medical schools, Email: [email protected] transduction; reproduction; the chemical basis of government laboratories, or the biotechnology sector. www.bbmb.iastate.edu heredity; nerve transmission; and the design and

Bioinformatics & As a bioinformatics and A degree in bioinformatics and computational biology Computational Biology major you will explore the interfaces of biological, will prepare you for continued education or a broad informational, and computational sciences. range of research possibilities. Connie Garnett Your coursework will focus on topics such as gene Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology identification, expression, and ; RNA, 1210 Molecular Biology Building , and genome structure; and molecular and Phone: 515 294-3317 cellular systems and networks. Email: [email protected] bcbio.las.iastate.edu

Biological Systems As a biological systems engineering (BSE) student you needs related to biorenewables production and Engineering will learn to integrate life sciences with engineering to processing, water quality, environmental impacts of solve problems related to, or using, biological systems. the bioeconomy, food processing, and . In so Lindsay Frueh These biological systems may include microbes, doing you will be prepared for professional practice Department of Agricultural plants, animals, humans, and/or . You will and post-graduate educational opportunities. also learn about fundamental principles of engineering and Biosystems Engineering Four distinct options are available: biorenewable and life-science. 118 Industrial Education II resources engineering, bioenvironmental engineering, Phone: 515 294-5189 You will use your understanding of engineering to food engineering, and pre-professions/pre-graduate. Emai: [email protected] analyze or ecosystems, and your knowledge You will experience all the subjects in a hands-on www.abe.iastate.edu/biological- of biological systems to inspire and inform their teaming environment using modern engineering tools systems-engineering designs. The BSE degree program is student-focused and equipment. Many opportunities also exist for and derives strength from the broad, hands-on studying and working abroad in countries such as training provided to students in the program. You will , Germany, Poland, Taiwan, , and Uganda. learn to use engineering methods to address societal

Biology Iowa State University is a major center for research international field trips in biology. In addition, you and education in the biological sciences. Students have may explore the frontiers of biology by doing research the opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s on campus or through summer field courses at Iowa Jim Holtz leaders in biological research and teaching and to Lakeside Laboratory or one of our affiliated institutes Undergraduate Student Services participate in innovative programs. including the Organization for Tropical Studies or the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. 103 Bessey Hall You may develop your program of study to target your Phone: 515 294-1064 goals by choosing from a wide variety of advanced Iowa State’s high-quality academic program will Email: [email protected] courses in areas such as animal biology, plant biology, prepare you for further studies in graduate school in a www.biology.iastate.edu ecology, evolution, , genetics, development diverse range of biological fields or to continue on to and cell biology. You will also have the opportunity to professional training in environmental biology, human study abroad, take courses at field stations around medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, North America, and participate in North American or physical therapy, chiropractic or . Biophysics The field of biophysics is part of a major scientific methods to gain atomic information, which will help revolution that is occurring in the biological you better understand how organisms work and how sciences—for the first time, can study life to develop better plants, , and other organisms. Mark Hargrove forms at the molecular level, which means that we can Many Iowa State students take advantage of faculty/ Department of Biochemistry, explore and discover how and why organisms function student research opportunities, sometimes Biophysics, and Molecular Biology as they do. co-authoring papers and publishing the results of their 4114 Molecular Biology Building studies. As a biophysics major you will focus on structural Phone: 800 433-3464 biology, engaging in a detailed study of atomic Your education will prepare you for graduate study in Email: [email protected] components of biological molecules. You will work in the field of science, or professional programs in [email protected] the laboratory using computational and physical dentistry, veterinary medicine, or human medicine.

Chemical Engineering As a chemical engineering major you will use science, and chemical science research related to energy mathematics, experience, creativity, and ingenuity to technologies. deal with chemical and physical changes of matter Your coursework will prepare you for employment and the conversion of energy to make products in the Derrick Rollins in areas including product development, food, process industry. Department of Chemical Engineering pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, computer, electronic, 1033 Sweeney Hall The department provides a broad range of chemical automobile, market research, economic feasibility Phone: 515 294-5516 engineering courses, as well as the opportunity to studies, chemical process and design, supervision and Email: [email protected] work with engineers at the Ames Laboratory of the operation, chemical plant construction, and pollution www.cbe.iastate.edu U.S. Department of Energy, which conducts physical control and energy conservation.

Chemistry When you study chemistry you have the opportunity Students also have the opportunity to join both the to study scientific processes and reactions that define Chemistry Learning and the Society for every aspect of daily life. As a chemistry major you Chemistry Undergraduate Majors, as a way to network Sam Houk will learn how to design, implement, record, and with other chemistry majors. analyze the results of a chemical experiment. Department of Chemistry A degree in chemistry from Iowa State will prepare B27 Spedding Hall Your coursework will focus on the environmental and you to continue in graduate school or professional Phone: 515 294-9462 ethical dimensions of problems and issues that face studies, or qualify you for a career as an environmental Email: [email protected] professionals. You will use modern instruments and chemist, pharmaceutical chemist, forensic , www.chem.iastate.edu classical techniques to identify and solve chemical science writer, technical salesperson, product problems as you explore new areas of research. development chemist, or researcher.

Civil Engineering Civil engineers monitor public safety, health, and Your coursework will introduce you to the ; they plan, design, and supervise various areas of civil engineering, such as construction, operation, and maintenance of public structural, environmental, geotechnical, materials, Wendy Robinder and private facilities. Iowa State’s civil engineering transportation, and surveying. program is one of the 10 largest in the Department of Civil, Construction, As a civil engineer you will investigate complex in number of graduates, and features distinguished and Environmental Engineering engineering situations, preparing you for many faculty with awards in teaching, advising, research, 302 Town Engineering Building career paths including transportation engineer; and publishing. The capstone design courses are Phone: 515 294-4658 highway designer and planner; city, county, or conducted in an office environment, and laboratory Email: [email protected] sanitary engineer; Army Corps engineer; construction classes provide hands-on applications in groups of www.cce.iastate.edu supervisor; soil engineer; surveyor; or forest engineer. three to five students.

Computer Engineering Computer engineering deals with all aspects of circuits, in which you will develop circuits that computer systems, including design, construction, include high-speed or low-power parts. operation, and testing. Your coursework will fascinate, Iowa State’s computer engineering program offers inspire, and prepare you for learning in a variety of Vicky Thorland-Oster unique educational support, including labs for hands- professional capacities. Department of Electrical on learning, collaborative problem-solving in the and Computer Engineering Your learning options include computer architecture, Active Learning Complex, learning communities, an 1212 Coover Hall in which you will learn about the components in optional internship program, professional engineering Phone: 515 294-8778 a system and their properties, such as speed and societies, and honor programs. Email: [email protected] reliability; networking and security, which entails As a computer engineering graduate you will be www.ece.iastate.edu how to transfer information efficiently and securely prepared for a career in various industries ranging by learning how to model, design, and analyze from , , and retail, to systems; software engineering studies, which includes security, gaming and telecommunications. designing new software or improving its scope and capabilities; and VLSI (very large-scale integrated) Computer Science As a student in computer science you will have computing theory. Many research opportunities for opportunities to pursue one of the brightest futures undergraduates are available in the department. possible. The computer science major offers Current starting salaries for graduates with a 4-year students with a good background in math and Deb Martin degree in computer science average $65K/year. Iowa science the opportunity to study a broad range of Department of Computer Science State graduates in computer science have 99% job computing areas including programming, databases, 123 Atanasoff Hall placement before graduation, and jobs are available in networking, operating systems, software development, Phone: 515 294-6607 nearly every industry. Students typically participate in programming languages, algorithms, data , Email: [email protected] paid summer internships at companies that also hire robotics, artificial intelligence, learning, and www.cs.iastate.edu our graduates for full-time jobs.

Construction Engineering As a construction engineering student you will experiences in designing construction processes, learn to identify the best methods and techniques bidding projects, and planning and scheduling. of construction to determine construction costs and Construction engineering at Iowa State is by far the Wendy Robinder schedules, propose the best construction sequence, largest one of sixteen fully accredited engineering Department of Civil, Construction, and supervise construction projects. degree-granting programs. and Environmental Engineering Your coursework will include studies in engineering, With a construction engineering degree from Iowa Phone: 515 294-4432 math, business, law, and economics. In addition you State, you will be able to choose from a variety of Email: [email protected] will choose a specialization from among the following: career paths, such as building skyscrapers, medical www.cce.iastate.edu heavy/highway, building, mechanical, and electrical facilities, industrial projects, housing, transportation construction. Iowa State’s close ties to the construction systems, sports facilities and educational facilities— industry allow students to engage in closely simulated places where people live, work, learn and play.

Economics Economics is a social science that studies how people other crucial issues that fill the news media. Beyond and businesses make decisions, how those decisions their understanding of the way the economy works, are coordinated in the market, and how government economics majors are prized in the job market Terry Alexander policy can influence market outcomes with respect to for their quantitative skills, their precision and Department of Economics the efficiency of resource utilization and the welfare clarity of thought and expression, and their careful 180B Heady Hall of society. and disciplined use of data in seeking answers to questions. Phone: 515 294-4038 A major in economics will equip you with the Email: [email protected] analytical skills to understand and contribute to A bachelor’s degree in economics provides www.econ.iastate.edu policy debates on topics such as unemployment employment opportunities in business and and wages, government revenues and expenditures, government. Some economics majors go on to seek income inequality and poverty, pollution, natural Masters or doctoral degrees in economics, while others resource management, economic growth, and many pursue graduate study in business or law.

Electrical Engineering Electrical engineers work with anything related to applications; in power systems, so high-quality power electronics and electrical devices. Faculty members can be distributed in a robust and secure environment; at Iowa State University are researching thin film in microelectronics and photonics, to study the speed, Vicky Thorland-Oster semiconductor devices, large-scale energy distribution, materials, and properties of microelectronic devices; Department of Electrical solar energy conversion, antennas, wireless networks, or in VLSI (very large-scale integrated) circuits, so you and Computer Engineering and many other devices and systems that we use in can design integrated circuits for things such as high- 1212 Coover Hall daily life. speed communications. Phone: 515 294-8778 As a student at Iowa State, you are encouraged to learn The electrical engineering program offers labs for Email: [email protected] about several of these areas. You might take classes in hands-on learning, collaborative problem solving in www.ece.iastate.edu communications, in which you will learn to transmit the Active Learning Complex, learning communities, data safely and securely; in controls, in which you an optional internship program, professional will study how to develop systems for robotics or engineering societies, and honor programs to further avionics; in electromagnetics, fields, and antennas ensure student success. to learn about microwave and radio waves and their

Food Science Food science includes everything that happens to You will focus on one of the following Institute of food, from the time it leaves the farm to the time the Food Technologists approved programs: Food Science consumer purchases it. and Technology or Food Science and Industry. Darlene Fratzke As a food science major you will learn about the A degree in food science will prepare you for a wide College of Human Sciences application of the basic principles of biology, variety of career areas such as product development, 118 MacKay Hall chemistry, and physics in studying the quality, food quality & safety, food sales and technical Phone: 800 522-0683 processing, preservation, preparation, safety, and services, and production and management. Email: [email protected] development of . www.hs.iastate.edu/academics/majors-list Forestry As a forestry major you will acquire an understanding include field trips, hands-on labs, and optional of the forest ; your coursework will research experience, which allows you to work include plant identification, resource evaluation, directly with faculty. forest economics, natural resource management, and Sue Blodgett As part of your curriculum you participate in a sustainable forest systems. Department of Forestry 16-day, off-campus camp experience held at one of 339 Science II Forestry includes exposure to a variety of systems several locations across the country. This experience Phone: 515 294-1739 including public and private lands, urban systems, introduces you to practical techniques and exposes Email: [email protected] biodiversity and sustainability, and agroforestry. you to new landscapes and cultural circumstances. www.nrem.iastate.edu Faculty work closely with students; experiences

Genetics As a genetics major you will explore the characteristics to population genetics. You may also of living organisms to determine how they are passed consider minoring in genetics to complement a major from generation to generation. Understanding heredity in another field of science, mathematics, or computer Jack Girton is fundamental to all the biological sciences, science. particularly animal science as it relates to production Department of Biochemistry, A degree in genetics will prepare you for a career in and the study of disease. Biophysics, and Molecular Biology , teaching, biotechnology, Phone: 515 294-0342 The department offers a broad range of courses in health, and graduate or professional study in science, Email: [email protected] every aspect of genetics, from of medicine, or veterinary medicine. www.public.iastate.edu/~ugradgen

Horticulture Iowa State’s horticulture program focuses on You will choose a specialization in environmental enhancing the quality of the environment and horticulture, greenhouse management, fruit and fostering stability, vitality, and growth of horticulture vegetable production and management, nursery crop Barb Osborn to promote economic and rural development. production and management, turfgrass management, horticultural science, horticulture communications Department of Horticulture As a horticulture major you will learn about plant and public education, public garden management and 107 Horticulture Hall growth and development, the culture and management administration, or planting design and installation. Phone: 515 294-5324 of crops, and the ethical and environmental issues Email: [email protected] facing professionals. www.hort.iastate.edu

Kinesiology and Health When you enroll in kinesiology and health at Iowa These programs prepare you to work as a community State you will study the physiological and behavioral health specialist or wellness coach, exercise leader or aspects of physical activity and human movement personal trainer, or a physical education teacher and Darlene Fratzke through disciplines such as , exercise coach. The pre-health professions specialization will College of Human Sciences physiology, motor control, and exercise psychology. prepare you for entry into graduate school or professional schools such as physical therapy, medical E104 Lagomarcino Hall There are four areas of specialization to choose from: school, or other health care professions. Phone: 800 522-0683 community and public health, exercise science, Email: [email protected] physical education teacher education (K–12), and In addition to your coursework, you will have the www.hs.iastate.edu/academics/majors-list pre-health professions. You can also pick up an opportunity to complete a semester-long field endorsement to teach health or coach interscholastic experience within health or fitness facilities, student athletics. Your education will include exposure to teach at the elementary and secondary level, gain well-equipped human movement labs as well as real-world experience through practicums and world-class faculty and staff assisting you with your volunteer activities, and maybe even study abroad. academic preparation.

Mathematics As a mathematics major you may be studying abstract algebra, partial differential equations, complex cryptography and coding theory, cellular automata variables, and mathematics of fractals. In addition for modeling in the life sciences, graphs and networks there are other courses at the graduate level which are Clifford Bergman with applications to computing, or the mathematics of open to qualified undergraduates. finance. Department of Mathematics Mathematicians play a major role in biological 396 Carver Hall Mathematics majors normally spend the first research, weather prediction, economics, computer Phone: 515 294-1752 two years obtaining a grounding in calculus and security, finance, design of search engines, and much Email: [email protected] differential equations. At the junior and senior levels more. There is also projected to be a great demand www.math.iastate.edu the department offers more than 25 undergraduate for secondary teachers of mathematics in the United courses, including an introduction to combinatorics, States over the decade.

Microbiology Microbiology is the study of living organisms and infections, conduct research to determine how infectious agents. study the interaction microorganisms cause disease, harness microbes to of microorganisms with people, investigating how recycle waste, improve livestock production, or make Nancy Boury microbes exist and affect the ecosystem and our lives. food taste better and prevent spoilage. Department of Microbiology 207 Science I As a microbiology major you will study genetics, Your degree will prepare you for professional study in Phone: 515 294-6831 chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, physics, ecology, human or veterinary medicine or for a career in Email: [email protected] and . With a degree in microbiology you may clinical, food, industrial, or environmental www.micro.iastate.edu develop for infectious , test for technologies. Nutritional Science When you major in nutritional science you will look at science and nutrition education, preparing you for the connection between diet and health; effects of graduate school, research, or professional programs various nutrients in the cause, treatment, and such as medical, pharmaceutical, or dental schools. prevention of many diseases; and maintenance of Mickie Deaton The nutrition and wellness option will provide normal health, growth, and development. Department of Food Science education about the role of nutrition and healthy and Human Nutrition As a nutritional science major you will select either the eating for disease prevention and wellness, preparing 220 MacKay Hall pre-health professional and research option or the you for a career in community nutrition, public health, Phone: 515 294-3007 nutrition and wellness option. The pre-health or related programs. Email: [email protected] professional and research option will provide a strong fshn.iastate.edu/undergraduate-programs

Philosophy Recent advances in technology have introduced many posed by contemporary culture—issues that pertain to benefits, but also many challenges, into our personal family, law, environment, health care, genetic research, and professional lives. Issues of , problem- agriculture, business, and other areas. solving, logic, and decision-making are critical as we Janet Krengel Faculty work one-on-one with a close-knit group consider the future of our world. Department of Philosophy of students, which allows for the development of and Religious Studies As a philosophy major you will study theories of individualized research projects and partnerships. 402 Catt Hall knowledge and truth, explore views of the world and A degree in philosophy from Iowa State will prepare Phone: 515 294-7276 reality, and examine the cultural and social impact of you for a career in areas such as business, politics, law, Email: [email protected] major philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece education, writing, and religion. www.philrs.iastate.edu to Western civilization. You will discuss ethical issues

Physics Physics provides a foundation for describing and Your coursework will include studies in fields such as understanding the universe and all the activities that mechanics, electricity and magnetism, take place within it. thermodynamics, and modern physics. At Iowa State you also have the unique opportunity to major in Alan Goldman When you major in physics you join other pioneers in physics and focus your studies in astronomy or Department of Physics and Astronomy the field who are addressing questions such as: What astrophysics. A501 Physics Hall is the big bang theory? What is the relationship Phone: 515 294-3585 between time and space? Can the world we know be A degree in physics will prepare you for continued Email: [email protected] altered by our perceptions?, through a process of education in graduate school or for diverse areas of www.physastro.iastate.edu scientific analysis, mathematical techniques, and employment including engineering, medicine, law, or modern computational and technological methods. business administration.

Political Science From the most personal exchanges (families, schools, law, political theory, or public policy. Many prelaw and clubs) to the most public interactions (local, state, students choose to major in political science, focusing national, and international organizations), politics on courses related to their future study. matters. Jason Chrystal To help you develop the skills and connections Department of Political Science As a political science major at Iowa State you will necessary for success in this field, the department 557 Ross Hall explore these political interactions through a flexible offers internships with the legislative and executive Phone: 515 294-6198 academic curriculum. You will be encouraged to branches of our government, as well as the United Email: [email protected] undertake in-depth study in a particular area, such as Nations, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the www.pols.iastate.edu American government, international relations, public Conservancy.

Religious Studies In the spirit of personal interest, intellectual curiosity, coursework in religious studies, philosophy, literature, and academic excellence, you will explore the nature history, anthropology, sociology, and ethics. and role of religion in our culture. As a graduate in religious studies you will have the Janet Krengel As a religious studies major you will learn how to necessary skills to pursue a career in fields such as Department of Philosophy interpret religion in an empathetic and critical context education, ministry, or social services. A background and Religious Studies as you explore and contrast religious traditions and in religious studies also complements graduate work 402 Catt Hall systems. Iowa State’s program in religious studies in anthropology, law, history, sociology, theology, and Phone: 515 294-7276 examines a variety of religious traditions through literature. Email: [email protected] www.philrs.iastate.edu

Statistics Statistics is the science of collection, organization, learn how to efficiently collect data. Courses in analysis, and interpretation of data. The principles of applied probability modeling include applications in statistics apply to a wide variety of professional and bioinformatics and . Courses in time series W. Robert Stephenson scientific fields. analysis and spatial data analysis examine patterns in data related to time and space. Students may wish Department of Statistics There are many opportunities for students to to combine a major in a biotechnology field with a 3111 Snedecor Hall apply methodology learned in statistics courses to second major, or minor, in statistics. Phone: 515 294-3440 biotechnology research. In courses about design Email: [email protected] of experiments and survey sampling, students www.stat.iastate.edu Biotechnology

Preparing to do your best Honors Student organizations while you’re in high school The Honors Program provides opportunities Iowa State has a wide variety of clubs and To prepare for a career in biotechnology at for high-achieving students to do their special interest groups for students. The Iowa State University, you should focus on best early in their years at Iowa State. An following activities may be of interest to science, mathematics, and English while individualized academic program, priority students in the life sciences: scheduling for courses, smaller class sizes, you are in high school. Taking three years • Agronomy Club independent research projects, and a of one foreign language in high school, • American Institute of Chemical Engineers mentoring relationship with renowned faculty earning advanced placement credits, or taking • Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular members are benefits for students who qualify. community college classes can give you a head Biology Club start on your university studies. Entrance • Biological Sciences Club requirements are not the same for all academic Internships • Family and Consumer Sciences Education departments at Iowa State, so contact the Internships and other cooperative education and Studies Club department of your choice for specifics. Try experiences are available to students in • Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Club to follow these general recommendations for many academic departments. In addition to • Food Science Club courses you should take in high school: giving you a head start in building on-the-job • Forestry Club Sciences experience for your future career, these paid • Mathematics Club positions can help you finance your education. • Pre-Medical Club biology, chemistry, physics • Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Mathematics Learning communities Medical Association • Undergraduate Microbiology Club algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry A course-based learning community is a small group of students with similar academic goals Language arts who work and learn together in study groups. Honor societies English grammar and writing courses, Students may take their courses together and • Alpha Kappa Delta—Sociology foreign language have a ready-made set of potential friends. • Alpha Zeta—Agriculture and Many undergraduate departments at Iowa State Life Sciences Getting to know biotechnology offer students the opportunity to be part of a • Beta Beta Beta—Biological Sciences learning community family. • Omega Chi Epsilon—Chemical Engineering at Iowa State • Phi Beta Kappa—Liberal Arts and Sciences Iowa State University is a public land-grant • Phi Upsilon Omicron—Human Sciences institution that has earned a world-class Study abroad Students who want to study life sciences • Pi Mu Epsilon—Mathematics reputation for leadership in the life sciences. • Upsilon Pi Epsilon—Computer Science Biotechnology has added to that reputation. in the international arena can choose their special spot in the world. • Xi Sigma Pi—Forestry Since our biotechnology program was established in 1984, Iowa has invested millions Earn academic credits while you study in Mexico, the Philippines, China, the Ukraine, For more information of dollars to keep Iowa State among the leaders If you have questions or want more detailed in biotechnology education, research, and Australia, Spain, France, Greece, or many other countries. You’ll find many exciting information about Iowa State’s biotechnology outreach. That investment is paying off in program, please contact: many research firsts and unique programs. If options for both the academic semesters and you want to be among the best in 21st century the summer. Iowa State University biotechnology, Iowa State is the place to be. Office of Biotechnology You can read about all of the biotechnology 1210 Molecular Biology Building opportunities offered by Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011-3260 at www.biotech.iastate.edu. Phone: 515 294-9818 Email: [email protected] www.biotech.iastate.edu

Questions about admission Preparing to do your Iowa State University In addition to writing us at the address at left, best while in school Office of Admissions we encourage you to visit our website, which The best preparation continues to be a strong 100 Enrollment Services Center features a course catalog, online application, college preparatory program of study, which and campus information. Ames, Iowa 50011-2011 includes courses in English, mathematics, laboratory science, social studies, and foreign Phone: 515 294-5836 Also, you can follow us on: languages. If you intend to transfer credits Toll Free: 800 262-3810 from another institution, you may contact Email: [email protected] our Office of Admissions for assistance in selecting the best courses for your program Web: www.admissions.iastate.edu of study.

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