Biology

Stoffer Science Hall
Room 20l
(785) 231-1010 ext. 2077

www.washburn.edu/cas/biology

The Faculty
The Major
The Minor
Course Offerings
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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

The courses in biology are designed to meet the needs of four groups of students: those interested in biology as a subject necessary to their general education, those in the various allied health programs, those planning to teach biology or general science, and those preparing for graduate work or for professional careers in biology or related fields. A BS degree with a Clinical Laboratory Sciences major is offered through the Biology Department. See catalog section titled Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

For information on department scholarships please see website above.

Student Learning Outcomes
Biology majors at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• acquired a comprehensive understanding of biological principles, including cell biology, genetics, organismal diversity, structure and function, ecology, and evolution;
• acquired the ability to understand and utilize the scientific method;
• mastered a variety of scientific techniques;
• developed analytical skills; and
• developed oral and written presentation skills.