Biological studies may focus on objects as small as molecules or as large as whales. They range from the inner workings of cells to the structure of whole ecosystems, and they lead biologists from the tops of mountains and the deepest ocean trenches into sophisticated modern laboratories. The Department of Biology offers a diversified undergraduate program that matches the breadth and excitement of modern biology and prepares students for the hundreds of career opportunities that use biology as a foundation. This option is also appropriate for students planning to enter the field of clinical laboratory technology. Molecular and Cellular Biology utilizes advanced technology to uncover the fundamental unifying processes of living things.
Physiology seeks to understand the mechanisms that operate within the individual organism.
Ecology focuses on the interrelationships between living organisms and their environments. To provide students with the specialized educational opportunities that will allow them to compete successfully for careers in the biological sciences or for advanced studies in major doctoral programs. To provide preprofessional students with the knowledge needed for advanced study in the many fields that build upon a biological foundation. Our undergraduate biology major is excellent preparation for graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, forestry, veterinary medicine, optometry, doctoral programs, and many others. The department offers a Master of Arts degree in Biology for qualified students who wish to explore biology in greater depth.