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The Biology Department at the University of Scranton is one of the most dynamic departments in the university, and home to one of the largest majors on campus.
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We pride ourselves in having a small faculty to student ratio. Our small class sizes allow students close personal interaction with our faculty, allowing close collaboration in the learning environments and instruction directed towards the individual student. Many of our laboratory courses intergrate independent research and inquiry, allowing students to be active participants in the learning process. With our focus on one-on-one interaction, our students can learn gain in-depth experience in the process of science, learn laboratory techniques, as well as share in the excitement of scientific discovery. This encourages students to take charge of their education.

As a Jesuit university, we believe that extracurricular involvement and service are intergral aspects of University life. Students and faculty are involved in several activities that go beyond the scope of the classroom.


Watch out for upcoming research seminar announcements here

Course scheduling updates

Registration is here! Keep on top of your academic plans. Consult the "Resources for Current Students" link (on the left navigation bar), and click HERE for other important course scheduling updates.

Dr. Robert Smith was awarded a summer research grant by the University. Read more about it here.

Dr. Gary Kwiecinski served as one of the organizers for the 2008 North American Symposium on Bat Research (NASBR), held in Scranton, PA from Oct. 22 to 25, 2008. Read the local press coverage here.


Dr. John Conway's recent article on honey ants was published in the magazine Natural History. Read all about it here.

Meet our graduate assistants for 2008-2009. Graduate assistants provide a valuable service to the department.


Meet our Presidential University Summer Fellows
In the summer of 2008, two of our Biology undergraduates earned Presidential University Summer Fellowships, which are competitive awards granted to students.

Giuseppe Bongiorno is a junior Biology major working with Dr. Gary Kwiecinski. He is studying a unique structure on the lips of Phyllostomid bats.

Allison Greco is a senior Biology major working with Dr. George Gomez. She is studying the effects of hypoxic and hyperoxic stress on embryonic chick cardiac myocytes.

Alli Greco

Alli Greco

 

Reflections on a travel course to the Philippines
Katie
Katie Tempaugh shares her thoughts and experiences in the Biology 295 course