Biology Biology Department web site The Department of Biology faculty are committed to encouraging students to discover and interpret nature, providing them with foundational perspectives in the many areas of study within the field. Of paramount importance is an awareness of the interrelationships between biotic and abiotic factors. Through a wide range of course offerings, each student is expected to have a working knowledge of molecular and cell biology, genetics, ecology, environmental science, and ethics as pertinent to the discipline. This, coupled with required support courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics, provides students with the sources for personal growth as they undertake undergraduate studies and prepare for careers in science. Off-campus internships and cooperative work opportunities are encouraged to clarify vocational direction.
Graduates are well-trained for continued academic pursuit and also work.
Throughout the biology program and curriculum, serious efforts are made to engage students in careful thought about the relationship of biology to the Christian faith. Special emphases are given to the areas of molecular biology, genetics, premedical studies, environmental science and marine biology. Gordon College is located on the North Shore of Boston, providing the students with immediate access to marine and freshwater systems, opportunities for internships and cooperative studies within biotechnology, and many other fine biology-based options. The faculty are well-qualified to teach students and the department is strongly equipped for field and laboratory work in the curriculum. Some of the specialized equipment includes electrophoresis apparati, high-speed centrifuge, incubators, containment hood, gene sequencer, pipettors and microscopes.