Biology
Biology Department
Evelyn Spratt, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Jennifer Kerr, Ph.D., Chair
Jewel Daniel, Ph.D.
Beth French, Ph. D
Hangkyo Lim, Ph.D.
Laura Riley, DVM
Meenu Vikram, Ph.D.
Campuses
Main Campus
Summary
The Biology Program of Study incorporates emerging areas of biology; it also integrates these with traditional organismal studies. Small classes, lectures, and seminars explore current trends and provide a climate for individualized learning. Laboratory facilities offer opportunities for hypothesis-driven experimentation that demands student initiative and creativity. In addition, independent student research is embedded in many courses within the Major. Students may pursue basic or applied research either on campus or at universities or research institutions local, national, and international.
The Program of Study prepares students for employment opportunities in research laboratories, medical and government facilities, pharmaceutical companies and other industries.
The General Education Requirement in the Natural Sciences may be fulfilled by taking BIO-104 Chesapeake Bay, BIO-107 Human Biology, BIO-110 Exploring Concepts in Biology, BIO-111 Fundamentals of Biology, BIO-115 Environmental Science, BIO-116 Conservation Biology or BIO-150 Principles of Evolution (Adult Undergraduate only).
The following Empower and Engage General Education requirements may be met by the Biology courses listed:
Scientific Reasoning: BIO-104 Chesapeake Bay, BIO-107 Human biology, BIO-110 Exploring Concepts in Biology, BIO-111 Fundamentals of Biology, BIO-115 Environmental Science, or BIO-116 Conservation Biology.
Biology majors must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses taken to complete the requirements of the Major. Grades of "C" or better in BIO-111, BIO-230, BIO-239, and BIO-451 are required to complete the Biology Major.
The Biology Program of Study offers a broadly based approach to biological systems, ranging from molecular and cellular to ecological and evolutionary biology.
Degrees and Certificates
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Biology, Major -
Biology, Minor