Developing the ability of each student as a creative problem-solver for the scientific age is the goal of the science faculty . Faculty members have superior academic credentials and serve as role models for women interested in careers in the sciences.
Faculty actually teach the classes and the associated laboratories .
Because we are a women's college, we believe that women make good scientists and try to encourage anyone interested in the area. We place no barriers or boundaries on the possible achievements of our women in science. All of these characteristics lead you to greater success and achievement throughout your time at The Woods and in your career or graduate study choices. The content of the biology major combines courses which provide an understanding of the broad scope of the discipline, as well as specific courses which provide a basis for work in the field or for additional graduate work. The major offers a core of basic courses and a choice of electives so that the major can be tailored to fit the interest of the students.