生物系

本科 students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in 生物学 or a Bachelor of Science in 生物学, both of which prepare them for careers in education, 生物医学研究, 商业生涯, nonprofit agencies and government. The degree programs also prepare students for future study in 校本’s optometry, 整骨疗法的医学, 药店, physical therapy and nursing and health professions schools.

The mission of the 生物学 Department is to prepare students to become exceptional and ethical leaders ready to enter many fields by offering relevant and challenging courses and to engage and mentor. 在整个研究过程中, students learn to live the 校本 Mission via Catholic Social Teaching and service to the community, thereby becoming stewards of Creation; fostering life-long learning through research and scholarly activities; facilitating a diverse community; and promoting scientific and educational excellence.

学生 in this department are well-supported by faculty and staff who strive to engage and encourage undergraduates inside and outside the classroom. Faculty are trained experts in their fields and conduct research in a variety of biological areas, 比如遗传学, 神经科学, 生态, molecular and cell biology and microbiology. They also welcome the opportunity to train and work alongside students in their research in 学院实验室, helping them develop and apply critical thinking, writing and analytical skills in a real-world setting.