Natural Sciences Department
A multidisciplinary group with programs in biology, chemistry, physics, geology and geography, our curriculum focuses on using scientific inquiry as a way of knowing and applying scientific knowledge to societal issues of local, regional, and global importance. Our faculty has diverse teaching and research experiences that afford students research opportunities in the field and laboratory.
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Biology Biology
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Cell/Molecular Biology Cell/Molecular Biology
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Chemistry Chemistry
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Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fishery Sciences Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fishery Sciences
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Environmental Science Environmental Science
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Plant Sciences Plant Sciences
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Aerospace Studies and Air Force ROTC
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Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering Emphasis
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Biology
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Cell/Molecular Biology
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Chemistry
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Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fishery Sciences
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Environmental Science
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Applied
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Plant Sciences
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Professional Programs
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Spotlights
Alice Petruccioli
Being able to engage with people who have a different cultural background and learning about their unique stories made me really appreciate the diversity on our campus." Read More
Will Zimmer
I can be myself here completely, and I’ve never felt like I couldn’t be myself. You can decide who you are here, and people will accept you. I’m proud of who I am. Read More
Ernesto Soto
The GERC helped me find acceptance in my sexual orientation, and now I know the greatest thing I can give to the world is myself and the acceptance I can bring. Read More