Department of Biology
Within the School of Science, Technology and Engineering, students can pursue a number of academic degree programs, including those available in the Department of Biology.
The Biology curriculum fosters the development of critical thinking and scientific perspective. The department maintains an academic environment in which the potential of all students can be realized.
The B.S. in Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (offered beginning Fall 2005) will focus on the study of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, ecosystem processes, and related environmental issues.
The department is committed to experiential learning through laboratory exercises, field experiences, and the opportunity to participate in biological research, internships, and cooperative education programs. While grounded in basic biological education, the curriculum also provides elective concentrations with a focus on state-of-the-art applied biology:
- environmental and aquatic biology focuses on the unique ecosystems and environmental concerns of coastal New Jersey
- cellular and molecular biology focuses on select aspects of biotechnology
