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About Us

Be a part of innovative research. As a student in the Biological and Chemical Sciences department, you will have a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and dedicated faculty who are committed to teaching. The department emphasizes hands-on learning in the labs and offers all students the opportunity to do one-on-one research with a faculty member. Students are able to pursue their passions, prepare for graduate school and most importantly — make a difference in the world.

Majors & Programs

  • Biology

    Biology emphasizes hands-on learning in the labs, which complements what you study in the classroom and familiarizes you with state-of-the-art, industry-grade equipment.
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry

    Chemistry and Biochemistry emphasizes hands-on learning in the labs and offers all students the opportunity to do one-on-one research with a faculty member. The degrees are certified by American Chemical Society (ACS). ACS-approved programs offer a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals.
  • Environmental Science

    Environmental Science emphasizes hands-on learning with experts in the field both on and off campus. Through personally-tailored coursework, research and internships, you will gain technical, interpersonal and communications skills needed to make a difference in the world.
  • Faculty

    View our faculty who are currently teaching in the Biological and Chemical Sciences department.

    Meet our Faculty