Students can pursue training in field biology and zoology, animal and plant physiology, microbiology, and environmental assessment. The department also offers Medical Technology and several Allied Health programs that have the appropriate affiliations to fulfill requirements for state and national licensure. On-campus laboratory facilities support teaching and research in such diverse areas as endocrinology, taxonomy, physiology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, aquatic biology and toxicology, cytogenetics, mycology, bacteriology, parasitology and medical technology.
Major equipment is available for faculty and student research.