The Department of Biology provides the student with opportunities to obtain a broad foundation of biological knowledge and to pursue the study of a particular area of biology through upper-division coursework and mentored research. The curriculum is based strongly in the sciences of biology, chemistry and physics, within the context of the critical and analytic skills derived from the liberal arts core.
The department offers instruction, mentoring and research opportunities that serve a variety of students. Faculty in the department are committed to teaching, maintain active research programs involving students, and have a broad range of expertise in sub-disciplines of biology.
The Department of Biology offers a B.S. in biology and a minor in biology.
Bachelor of Science in biology
The major in biology provides the student a broad foundation of biological knowledge and a deeper study of a particular area of biology through upper-division coursework and mentored research.
Degree requirements and a four-year plan for the biology major
Biology minor
For non-majors, the biology minor provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of biology to aid in the understanding of their major fields.
Requirements for the biology minor
Interested in biochemistry?
The Biology Department also offers a B.S. in biochemistry. To learn more, visit the Biochemistry Program.