ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology
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Professors: Stephen Johnston, Jonathan Visick, John Zenchak
Assistant Professors: Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Gregory Ruthig, Jennifer Sallee
Mission Statement
The Biology department strives for excellence in undergraduate education by providing a challenging and supportive environment for students to: i) understand and apply a broad range of biological principles; ii) develop critical thinking, investigative and communication skills through course work and collaborative research; and iii) become informed and principled citizens pursuing a variety of careers in an increasingly technological world.
Our challenging, inquiry-based, research-rich curriculum is deliberately designed to provide our students with the right tools for a bright future in any area of biology. Courses ranging from genes to organisms and cells to ecosystems give broad background yet allow specialization in a student’s area of interest and are complemented by an emphasis on hands-on inquiry. Many of our students continue their education in medical, graduate, dental or veterinary schools or in allied health fields such as nursing, pharmacology or physical therapy. Other graduates find employment in the field of education, or in conservation agencies, non-profit organizations and academic, industrial or government laboratories.
Degrees offered: B.A. and B.S.
Special Opportunities
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory - Located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, students may arrange for credit study at the laboratory, which offers courses, research facilities and field trips, particularly in the summer. Room and board are available. Detailed information is provided by the biology faculty upon request. Registration is arranged through the Office of the Registrar.
Morton Arboretum - The College maintains this affiliation through the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Located in Lisle, Illinois, the Arboretum offers botany courses for credit on a rotating two-year cycle. Detailed information is provided by the biology faculty upon request. Registration is arranged through the Office of the Registrar.
Shedd Aquarium - The College maintains this affiliation through the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Located in downtown Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium is truly one of the world’s best aquariums and offers a variety of courses for credit in both freshwater and marine biology, some of which include trips to the Caribbean. Detailed information is available from the biology faculty. Registration is arranged through the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmajors and students with minimal science backgrounds should take BIO 100 , BIO 104 , BIO 106 , BIO 108 , BIO 109 or a BIO 120 topics course. Students anticipating a major in biology should start in BIO 151 .
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