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. Strengths of the Biology program
- -The curriculum is broad and covers the foundations of biology as well as contemporary areas of biology such as neurobiology, molecular and cellular biology and genetics.
- -There is enough flexibility to allow secondary concentrations in a wide variety of other areas. For example, Biology majors have completed secondary concentrations in chemistry, mathematics, computer science and business administration.
- -Classes and labs are small (nearly always less than 35 students and often fewer than 20 students).
- -The university's general requirements guarantee a well-rounded, liberal arts education.
- -You receive the benefits of one-on-one advising with departmental faculty in selecting your program of study and in pursuing admission to graduate school, professional programs or careers in biology.
Total Tuition Fees: $162,000
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