Biology

Chairperson: Brian W. Witz
Professors: Hallahan, Ph.D. and Temple O. Carm, Ph.D.; Associate Professor: Witz, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor: Brown, Ph.D.; Lecturers: Klik, M.S., Root, M.S., Roote, Ph.D., and Svoboda, Ph.D.; Laboratory Coordinator: Luxmore, B.Sc.

Biology is a multidimensional field of study with a variety of career opportunities. The activities of a biologist range from studying living cells and organisms in the laboratory to collecting information on populations of animals, plants or microorganisms in the field. Nazareth biology graduates have continued their education in graduate school, and in medical school and other health care programs, or have immediately begun careers in science teaching, laboratory research, or industry.

The Biology Department offers courses and contact with working biologists to assist students in their quest for knowledge and understanding of the principles of the basic fields within biology as well as current theories and discoveries. We are particularly proud of our laboratories, which are equipped with an outstanding collection of modern technology. Two major themes pervade our educational philosophy in the biology department. One is that biology is an active search for understanding that involves accurate observation, measurement, and analysis. A second theme is that we strive to educate students who can think for themselves and become biologists who can eventually take responsibility for their learning and make wise decisions. As students progress through the major, learning becomes less structured as one learns to use and apply knowledge. Majors are encouraged to pursue a research topic with one of the faculty in order to become involved in a complete biological investigation.