The biological
sciences are concerned with living organisms, especially the
chemical and physical processes supporting life and the interactions
of living organisms with their environment. The curriculum
offered by the Department of Biological Sciences teaches the
concepts
on which specialized knowledge depends. During the freshman
and sophomore years, emphasis is placed on unifying themes among
the biological sciences and enables students to master the
fundamental
concepts necessary for more advanced courses. In the junior
and senior years, students take specialized courses reflecting
the
emphasis of their chosen option.
The department offers six undergraduate
program options, including Aquaculture, Ecology, General
Biology, Marine Biology, Molecular
Biology, and Preprofessional Biology,
and participates in the interdisciplinary biochemistry program.
All of the options, however, require core courses that treat
fundamental concepts of biology at more advanced levels. Electives
taken in the senior year allow students to sharpen skills in particular
areas and to delve into subject areas in greater depth. |
