Department of Biology

Department of Biology

Associate Professors Blazer-Yost, Chernoff; Clack (IUPUColumbus); Crowell, D.; Crowell, P.; Juillerat, Pflanzer; Randall; Watson; Wilson

Assistant Professors Allen, Marrs, Rhodes

Lecturers Yost; Zevin

Adjunct Professors Barman; Heiman; Krishnan; McIntyre; Petolino; Schild; Schoepp; Siddiqui; Smith, C.; Smith, R.; Srour; Vlahos; Zuckerman

Departmental Academic Advisors Preprofessional: Yost; Prepharmacy, Preoptometry, Preveterinary: Trowbridge; Biology programs: Trowbridge; All faculty; Graduate programs: Lees

The Department of Biology offers undergraduate instructional programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. These programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and allow sufficient flexibility to accommodate the needs and interests of students. Postgraduate activities frequently selected by biology majors include graduate schools, medical and dental schools, other health care professions, agricultural schools, industrial positions in research and technology, and secondary teaching. The selection of a particular degree program in biology should be made in consultation with a departmental advisor.

The Department of Biology offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree. The M.S. degree program may be completed with a thesis option or with a nonthesis option. Among the nonthesis options is the M.S. degree in the teaching of biology, which is designed primarily for secondary school teachers, and a one-year preprofessional option for those seeking admission to medical or dental schools. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree can be pursued in a variety of areas through the Purdue University Graduate School and through several programs and departments in the Indiana University School of Medicine.