Department of Biology
Robert T. Grammer (chair), Ronald Barrett (professor emeritus), David R. Hill (professor emeritus), Lori McGrew, Steven Murphree, Darlene Panvini, Nicholas Ragsdale, Donald Ramage (professor emeritus), Ray Seely*, Jennifer Thomas. *Part-time
Vision:To be a department characterized by superior teaching/learning experiences combining personal interaction with creative use of technology; enrichment of academic growth by a curricular structure which continually stimulates independent student exploration of biological science; and an atmosphere of Christian concern for the student in the areas of career planning, academic advising, intellectual growth, and development of an appreciation for, and an ethical sensitivity to , matters of biological concern.
Purpose:
The Biology Department is dedicated to providing students with an academically challenging curriculum which enables them to develop a basic understanding of and an appreciation for the organisms and interactions making up the living world.
Goals:
- to prepare students to enter graduate school.
- to prepare students to teach biology in secondary schools.
- to prepare students to meet entrance requirements for dental school, medical school, pharmacy school, medical technology, physical therapy school, occupational therapy school, etc.
- to prepare students to enter biology-related occupations.
- to develop concern for and awareness of the environment.
- to develop critical reasoning skills.
Not all courses are offered in any one year. Certain advanced courses alternate to meet demands.
