Such a curricular emphasis prepares the student for further cellular researchat the graduate level or for technical positions in biomedical research. Ecology Faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences are actively engaged in a wide range of basic and applied field and laboratory studies in ecology and environmental science. A diversity of courses is available, ranging from basic ecology to specialized advanced courses in physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, field ecology, wetlands and aquatic ecology, and paleoecology. Entomology The Department of Biological Sciences is strong in insect biology and ecology. Courses at the undergraduate level are offered in general entomology, insect biology, morphology, systematics and insect pest management.
Advanced courses cover such topics as insect ecology, aquatic entomology, and physiology.
Evolution and Systematics Faculty are conducting basic research in systematics and evolution, employing techniques ranging from field studies to analysis of DNA sequences. A wide variety of courses is offered for undergraduates, including plant taxonomy, insect taxonomy, algal biology, fungal biology, vertebrate biology, invertebrate biology, evolution and behavior. Fish Biology Faculty of the department have long been recognized internationally for their research on the biology of fishes. Emphases include fisheries biology and ecology, fish physiology and behavior, and systematics of various groups of fishes. Students interested in fish biology may supplement their programs with courses in each of these areas.