2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Biology
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The Biology Department offers a full range of courses designed to introduce undergraduate students to the major areas of modern biological science. The primary goals of the department are to prepare students for advanced study and research in biology and related sciences; for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and the other health professions; and for careers in education, industry, agriculture, and government service.
Faculty
James Pesavanto, PhD, Associate Professor Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chair
Vidya Chandrasekaran, PhD, Professor Developmental Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology
Jessica Coyle, PhD, Assistant Professor, Ecology
Keith E. Garrison, PhD, Professor Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Rebecca Jabbour, PhD, Professor Evolution, Anatomy
Khameeka Kitt-Hopper, PhD, Associate Professor Cell and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Michael P. Marchetti, PhD, Fletcher Jones Professor of Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Invasive Species
Sonya Schuh, PhD, Associate Professor, Developmental and Reproductive Biology, Physiology, Toxicology
Gregory R. Smith, MS, Professor Anatomy, Physiology
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a major in biology will be able to:
- DEMONSTRATE a solid knowledge in all three major areas of biology: molecular and cellular, organismal and ecology and evolutionary.
- ANALYZE logically and critically scientific information.
- APPLY knowledge they have already mastered from current and previous courses to the exploration of new areas of inquiry.
- COMMUNICATE skillfully through written and oral reports.
- USE biological methodology competently for laboratory research.
- INTEGRATE an awareness of ethical issues with their understanding of and work in biology.
Suggested Biology Major Program
A suggested four-year program of study for a major in biology is available from department faculty. Faculty advisors should be consulted on a regular basis to assist in selecting courses and arranging specific curricula relating to fulfillment of major and core curriculum requirements, as well as particular career goals and personal interests. Students may select courses of their choice for remaining electives. It is important to note that some upper-division courses are not offered every year.
Prerequisite Grade
Any course listed in this department with a prerequisite assumes a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite course.
Biology SSTE Credential Pathway
This major has an integrated Single Subject Teacher Education (SSTE) pathway to prepare future middle and high school classroom teachers. The integrated program of study enables students to graduate with their BAs and a CA teaching credential in 4 years. See Teacher Education - Major Emphasis/SSTE Pathways for detailed information on credential courses.
ProgramsBachelor of ScienceBachelor of ArtsMinorCoursesBiology - Lower DivisionBiology - Upper Division
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