Bachelor of Science in Biology

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The Department of Natural Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as a Minor in Biology, which prepares students for careers and graduate work in the biological sciences. Biology majors will acquire an appreciation of the impact of science of society, and will develop critical thinking skills and laboratory techniques so as to be capable of designing, carrying out, and interpreting scientific experiments. Students will also explore biological processes and structures at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.

NDNU biology students teach a science experiment to elementary students

All programs within the Department of Natural Sciences are interdisciplinary, exposing the student to fields related to and beyond his/her own. Students also have the opportunity to participate in community-based learning by partnering with local elementary schools to design and conduct science experiments with younger students. The Biology major provides students with the breadth of knowledge and strong skills necessary for careers in the biological sciences.  Graduates of NDNU's Biology program have continued their education at many well-respected universities, and have worked for pharmaceutical companies, clinical and forensic laboratories, the Armed Forces, and various elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges/universities, and athletic facilities.

See the NDNU General Catalog for the program requirements and course descriptions. For Biology curriculum map, click here.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

Faculty

Lawrence Basso, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2009
BS, MS, MD, University of California, San Francisco

Lisa Bjerknes, Associate Professor of Natural Sciences and Program Director, Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program, at NDNU since 2007
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA, University of Pennsylvania; MD, Stanford

Lois R. Crawford, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, at NDNU since 1978
BS, College of Notre Dame; MS, Fordham University

Albert Timothy Dawe, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 1999
BA, MS, San Francisco State University

Joshua M. Doody, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2003
BS, MS , Humbolt State University

Mandi Dupain, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2009
BA, Dominican University of California; MA, Saint Mary‘s College of California; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Anne Foster, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2001
BS, University of Washington; Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Monica GuhaMajumdar, Associate Professor of Biology, at NDNU since 2006
B.Sc., Presidency College, University of Calcutta, India; Ph.D., Michigan State University

Isabelle G. Haithcox, Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 1997
BS, University of Miami; MS, Ph.D., Cornell University

Melissa McAlexander, Associate Professor of Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2007
BS, Birmingham – Southern College; Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine

Eugenia Panomitros, Lecturer in Biology, at NDNU since 2000
BS, Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Natacha Shaw, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2009
BS, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., Cornell University

Patti Syvertson, Lecturer in Natural Sciences, at NDNU since 2006
BS, Teaching Credential, MS, Humbolt State University

Contact

Isabelle G. Haithcox, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Natural Sciences
(650) 508-3540, naturalsciences@ndnu.edu

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