Department of Biology  Faculty: Jennifer Chase, John Cossel,
Jr., Jamee Nixon, Ronald Strohmeyer, William Robison     1.
Graduates will be able to collect and analyze scientific data
using a variety of modern techniques and resources. Students
will be able to integrate the information into professionally
acceptable written and oral forms. (Academic Excellence)   2.
Graduates will demonstrate academic and technical skills
acquired as biology majors by their application in coursework,
mentored research with formal oral and written presentation, and
as life-long learners able to contribute inspired solutions to
biologically relevant questions for both humanity and the living
world at large. (Creative Engagement)   3. Graduates will gain
an understanding of previous and current scientific advancement
and, by moral obligation, use the knowledge to increase the
quality of life for all people. Graduates will also use
scientific knowledge to make choices that will maximize
stewardship of God's creation and the ecosys