Biology is the study of living things.
The study includes current concepts of molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels of biological organization. All biology majors complete 20 semester credit hours of required biology courses including General Biology I, General Biology II, Genetics, Vertebrate Physiology, and Methods of Biological Research, plus 16 semester hours of biology electives. Those anticipating entrance to medical or dental schools are advised to take Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Histology, or Biochemistry as electives. In these other science areas students find the background and techniques for carrying on analytical studies in biology. To strengthen and broaden the education of all Xavier students, a liberal arts core curriculum consisting of courses in history, literature, modern language, philosophy, social sciences, fine arts and theology is also required.