Nov 12, 2024  
Traditional Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Traditional Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 Archived Catalog

Department of Biology


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Greuel (department head)

(SYMBOL: BIO)

The Department of Biology offers courses designed to give students a broad foundation in the principles of biology and a familiarity with current questions in specific subdisciplines of biology. The approach taken by the department is to help students understand scientific methods and the key scientific facts, concepts, and theories of life processes, while emphasizing harmony with a Biblically-based worldview.

In cooperation with other departments in the Division of Natural Science, the Biology Department offers pre-professional training for students interested in a wide variety of health-related careers such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistance, and public health. A major in Biology is also excellent preparation for graduate training in many specialized areas of biology.

Graduates of the Biology Department may look forward to careers in a number of fields, including teaching, research, bioethics, biotechnology, field biology/naturalist area, camp and recreation, missions, and government service. A degree in Biology can be combined with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) through the Graduate School Pathways, preparing students for teaching licensure in the state of Arkansas. A minor in Education can help prepare students for alternative secondary teaching certification. Finally, the Department of Biology offers courses that fulfill the Natural Science component of the university Core Curriculum.

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