The total number of enrollments in Biology courses includes students in Nursing, Family and Nutritional Sciences, and other Science as well as non-science majors. Our Courses Our department offers a variety of courses that cover current advances in all major disciplines in the biological sciences. These lab periods are designed to complement the lecture material and emphasize a practical approach to the topics that are covered. Several of our courses make use of techniques in molecular biology.
Students gain first hand experience in the use of state of the art biotechnology equipment.
The proximity of UPEI to field sites which include inland natural areas, offshore islands, and a diverse marine seashore allows students to gain valuable practical experience in addition to material covered in class. The department boasts an assortment of field vehicles, specialized field equipment, boats, and canoes to offer this incomparable field program. Charles Cheverie, Professor Emeritus Dr. Donna Giberson, Associate Professor B.Sc. Salmonid populations, impoundments and fresh-water sport fish Dr. Lawrence Hale, Assistant Professor B.Sc. Dr. Christian Lacroix, Associate Professor and Chairperson B.Sc., M.Sc.