The Biology Department offers courses for students pursuing degrees or instruction in professional programs such as biology, medicine, engineering, dentistry, optometry, chemistry and pharmacy. Students can also take courses in preparation for degrees in science or mathematics and related employment in areas such as biotechnology, informatics, natural resources management, public health, quality control, environmental assessment, urban planning, and municipal water treatment.

The faculty research biology lab in Whitewater Hall

Courses are offered within the Biology Department in introductory, field, molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, environmental and life sciences, ecology, genetics, evolution, immunology, physiology and human biology. Also available are courses in the biology of birds and limnology, as well as biology for prospective elementary school teachers. For biology majors, a required capstone can be satisfied by taking a department administered comprehensive examination, or by completing other (approved) options.

Coming in the academic year of 2006-7, new courses in biotechnology will be offered along with the opportunity to pursue a bachelors (BS) degree in biotechnology.

Students are also encouraged to apply their knowledge of biology in areas outside the classroom. Opportunities exist to explore topics beyond the normal biology curriculum through directed independent study.

The Biology Department at Indiana University East offers courses supporting baccalaureate (4 year) degrees in Biology (BS), Biotechnology (BS) and in Natural Science and Mathematics (BA), with several possible majors, as well as an associate (2 year) degree with concentrations in chemistry (AS), mathematics (AS), earth science (AS), biology (AS) or Women and Gender Studies (AA). The Biology Department also supports the Natural Science and Mathematics Divisions certificate in Laboratory Science which may be completed alone or in conjunction with any degree program.

For further information please contact our Biology Coordinator, Dr. Neil Sabine, or phone 765-973-8385