Biology is the study of life from the smallest molecular details to the largest ecological interactions. The 24 faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences reflect this diversity, with their collective expertise that covers the scope of modern biology. Undergraduate majors in Biology interact with faculty in several ways, through lecture and laboratory classroom experiences, advisement, and mentored projects in research laboratories. These experiences prepare students to think critically and better understand of the nature of science, which heightens their ability to make sound decisions about scientific issues impacting their professional and personal lives.
The Department of Biological Sciences is located in Trafton Science Center, one of the best science buildings in the state university system. Trafton presents an open, collaborative atmosphere for graduate study and research, and includes well-equipped research and classroom laboratories. Our proximity to other science departments, whose faculty members provide opportunities for multidisciplinary study in chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics and electrical engineering.
Our department's commitment to undergraduate education takes many forms. Full time faculty teach all of the lecture and many of the laboratory courses in biology. Several members of the faculty have received the College's Excellence in Teaching Award, or other campus awards that acknowledge enthusiasm for guiding undergraduates in their study of biology.
We encourage you to learn more about undergraduate study in the Department of Biological Sciences by viewing the information on this site, or by contacting the Department Office at (507) 389-2786 if we can provide additional help.
