Biology
About the Program
The Biology curriculum is designed to introduce students to the major areas of the biological sciences and to enable them to gain competence in using the concepts and investigate methods appropriate to each. Students may select a course of study suited to their particular interests with emphasis in botany, zoology, cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology and physiology.
 | Clay Britton | Assistant Professor of Biology and Agricultural Science | Garber 118 | B.S. Biology, Elon University Ph.D. Plant Biology, Purdue University | ||||
 | Alison Burke | Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology | Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |||||
 | Tim Durham | Associate Professor of Crop Science | Garber 226 | D.P.M., University of Florida | ||||
 | Dana Ghioca-Robrecht | Visiting Instructor of Biology | Ph.D., Texas Tech | |||||
| David Park | Assistant Professor of Biology Program Coordinator of Biology | Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Biology curriculum may include:
- Genetics
- Animal Behavior
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Organic Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
For full listing of current classes, view the college catalog here.
Internships: Students are strongly urged to explore career opportunities and to establish mentors through an internship. Students also have various opportunities to travel in order to enhance their classroom studies. Some examples are:
- The Virginia Marine Sciences Institute
- Patuxant River Naval Air Station
- Biotechnology Research at Virginia Tech
- The U.S. Virgin Islands
- U.S. Forest Service
- National Zoological Park
Research puts classroom theory to practice. In effect, research brings the educational Experience full circle. As mentors, faculty can shepherd students through the scientific process and identify a project that’s compatible with their interests.
- Agriculture Club
- Environmental Action Coalition
- Wildlife Club
- Health Sciences Club
- Minds-N-Medicine
What can I be with a major in Biology?
You could be a(n) …
Biologist
Geneticist
Horticulturist
Soil Conservationist
Health Journalist
Physical Therapist
Medical Missionary
Forensic Pathologist
Medical Doctor