Biological Sciences

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Faculty/Staff

Arthur Schwarz, Chair;  Emily De La Garza, Eric Gren, Erin Maloney

Adjunct: John Barroso, Arthur Chadwick, Jared Wood

Aims of the Department

The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences is to encourage thoughtful investigation of living systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Biological Sciences graduates will be able to:

  • Use scientific processes (observe nature, pose problems, generate and test hypotheses, design experiments, interpret and evaluate data, and determine how to follow up on findings), especially involving quantitative reasoning and analysis.

  • Integrate the social and ethical implications of how biological science impacts their faith and community as demonstrated by service.

  • Think critically and respond intelligently to contemporary issues in biology.

Programs

The department offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. The B.A. degree requires 30 semester hours in biology, 18 hours in a minor area and includes a foreign language component. The B.S. degree allows a choice between three areas of emphasis: Ecology, and Conservation Biology emphasis, or Integrative Biology emphasis. Students may also choose to pursue a B.S. or minor in Life Science towards Secondary Certification in coordination with the Education Department.