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Academics
> Physical and Biological Sciences
The study of the physical sciences seeks to expand the physical and mathematical understanding of the universe, from its microscopic substructure to its largest structures, from the Earth to the edge of the universe and the beginning of time. UC undergraduate majors include applied mathematics, astrophysics, earth science, geology, geophysics, mathematics, physical science, physics and statistics. Biological sciences seek to advance the understanding of the underlying principles and mechanisms governing life. Research ranges from the study of the structure and dynamics of biological molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, through cells, organs and organisms, to studies of populations and ecosystems. Besides biological sciences, it includes cell biology, evolution and ecology (zoology), exercise biology, genetics, microbiology and plant biology. UC programs allow students to focus their major to prepare for careers in professional fields such as health sciences, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, environmental science and academia. Berkeley Davis Los Angeles Merced Santa Cruz
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 Scientific revolutions Scientific advances increasingly require interdisciplinary collaborations. Drawing upon biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering, one such emerging field is bioinformatics, in which faculty and students at UC campuses — Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz — are developing new knowledge and techniques that will revolutionize our understanding of human health, disease and medical treatments.
Meanwhile, Davis'
Sciences Laboratory Building (above) will provide state-of-the-art
teaching laboratories for chemistry and biological sciences. |
