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About the Department of Biology

We are a diverse, unified department with teaching and research spanning the breadth of biology; from ecosystems to molecular structure, from evolution to cell biology, from systems biology to bioinformatics. Exciting advances are occurring in all areas of biology; the field has never been more interdisciplinary; opportunities abound. We invite you to join us to share in these exciting times.


Department of Biology At-a-Glance

Undergraduate Programs
Number of Students: 750
Degrees Offered: BA, BS
Majors Offered: Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Studies
Credits Needed: 36-45
Minors Offered: Biology, Environmental Studies
Number of Faculty: 23 full-time, 10 adjunct and part-time

Graduate Programs
Number of Students: 25
Degrees Offered: MS
Degree Options:

Thesis Option, Non-thesis Option

Credits Needed: 30 (Thesis), 36 (Non-thesis)
Minors Offered: No
Number of Faculty: 23 full-time, 10 adjunct and part-time
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Allwine Hall

The Department of Biology is located in Allwine Hall. This is the entrance to Allwine Hall if you're looking at the building from the fountain beside Milo Bail Student Center.

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