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Current Academic Information
The Department of Biological Sciences directs two undergraduate major programs (Biology and Microbiology) and two specializations (Ecology and Conservation
Biology Specialization and Marine and Aquatic Biology
Specialization). It also jointly directs a Neuroscience
Major
with the Department of
Psychology. Those students interested
in a science education major should contact the College
of Education's School of Teaching and Learning for its Early Childhood,
Middle Childhood and Adolescent Young Adult programs. The Department also
offers a special-interest program: Pre-Health Professional,
under the Biology Major. In addition to teaching facilities, many specialized research
and support facilities are
also available, including: Algal Microscopy
Laboratory; the Edwin C. Moseley Herbarium;
Computer Facilities; the Ecology and Ethology Research
Station;
Greenhouse Facilities; Herpetology Laboratory;
Marine Laboratory; Microbiology Prep Room; Microscopy and Microanalysis Facilities;
and the University Libraries.
Checksheets
Curriculum Guides
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Departmental Honors Program
In addition to the Honors Program offered by the University, the Department of Biological Sciences offers interested students the opportunity to participate in the Departmental Honors Program. For more information, consult the Handbook for Biology Majors.
Undergraduate Research Program
Many, if not all of our faculty welcome having students working in their labs. Please browse the Faculty Web Pages for a description of current faculty research interests and projects in this department; this list is also available from the departmental office. Contact the professor and volunteer a couple hours a week of your time; you'll be surprised how often it turns into a paid position.
There are also opportunities through SetGo, learn more here.
Funding Information
Several Undergraduate Scholarships are available annually. Please check the Biology website each Spring for application information. Additionally, the Academic Investment in Math and Science program assists women students and students of color in the areas of mathematics, computer and natural sciences. The five-week summer program offers opportunites to improve leadership, professional and academic skills and offers competitive yearly, renewable scholarships. Work-study employment is also available with research and administrative positions.
General Resources
Career Center guide for resume writing
Ecology and Conservation Biology jobs
All students have questions from time to time, whether it is about course
requirements, suggested coursework, degree requirements or administrative
rules. They also have more personal questions, including career choices, issues
with faculty or other students or other issues that affect their educational
experience. Many biology- and school-related questions can be answered in the
Handbook for Biology
Majors which includes the 10
Most Asked Questions About Biology.
For questions regarding scheduling and your choice of major, please contact
the appropriate Advisor; they can
also assist you with career counseling. Current Biology Advisors are:
Advising Information
BiologyMs. Tamera Wales 115B LSC (Students with last names beginning with A-H) Dr. Eileen Underwood 111E LSC (Students with last names beginning with I-Z) |
Ecology & Conservation BiologyDr. Helen Michaels 330C LSC |
Health Pre-Professional (Pre-Dentristy, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary)Dr. Lee Meserve 503 LSC Dr. Ray Larsen 431 LSC |
Marine & Aquatic Biology and LCCCDr. Mike McKay 523 LSCMarine & Aquatic BiologyDr. Matthew Partin 115A LSC |
MicrobiologyDr. Don Deters 455 LSC Dr. Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls 442C LSC |
NeuroscienceDr. Pat Sharp 235 PSYC |