At present, this entrance opens to an atrium that houses the Department's small botanical garden and joins O'Neil to Swords Hall and the rest of the science complex. The reliefs depict different types of animal and plant life with a central frame metaphorically depicting the creation of humankind. This divergence is in large part due to the findings of modern biology. Follow this link to view images of all five reliefs . Course offerings and faculty research interests span all the major sub-disciplines and experimental approaches of biology at scales of organization from molecules to ecosystems.
Classes are small and students have ample opportunity to receive individual attention.
We are especially proud of our active undergraduate research program where students have the opportunity to do significant semi-independent research under the direction of the faculty. The Biology Department's principal home, O'Neil Hall, was recently renovated and expanded.