Research

The Department of Biology seeks to provide the student with a common background for the diversity of specializations which satisfy the academic needs of undergraduate biology majors for career options in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, physical therapy, veterinarian science, biology education and research.

The department provides the professional guidance needed to develop insight into biological research and preparation for a laboratory bench work, graduate study or those experiences that enhance the medical/professional school applications.

Students are encouraged to participate in research with faculty mentors with projects such as ecology/climate, animal habitat/disease studies, zoology, genomics, and bioinformatics. The faculty page lists the individual focus of faculty mentors.

The Department of Biology also offers graduate programs leading to the Master's degree in biology. For courses open to graduate students, see the course listing link.

Mission of the Department

The mission of the Department of Biology is to provide the professional assistance needed to develop insight into biological research and preparation for medical or graduate study.