What We Want You to Learn in All of Your Biology Classes
Process of Science: Engage in the process of science by practicing observation, generating hypotheses, designing testable experiments and manipulating data.
Quantitative Reasoning: Manipulate numerical data and evaluate the significance of the data using appropriate mathematical and/or statistical methods.
Critical Thinking: Use logical reasoning to apply known concepts to novel situations and to identify and evaluate source materials and scholarly literature.
Independent Learning: Demonstrate personal responsibility to set goals and regularly engage in self-assessment of progress towards academic accomplishment.
Exchange of Ideas: Collaborate, discuss, and exchange ideas in a team setting in order to explore creative solutions to complex problems.
Biology and Society: Apply biological concepts to daily life and issues in society.
LEADERSHIP BY DEPARTMENT
| Dr. Janice Fischer, Director | Biology Instructional Office |
| Dr. Claus Wilke, Department Chair | Integrative Biology |
| Dr. Tim Keitt, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education | Integrative Biology |
| Dr. Jeff Gross, Department Chair | Molecular Biosciences |
| Dr. Scott Stevens, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education | Molecular Biosciences |
| Dr. Robert Messing, Department Chair | Neuroscience |
| Dr. John Mihic, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education | Neuroscience |
| Dr. Edward Buskey, Department Chair | Marine Science |
| Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education Pending | Marine Science |