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Professors: Tudor (Chair), Watrous
Associate Professors: Tefft, McRobert, McCann
Assistant Professors: Ettl, Grogan, King-Smith, Snetselaar
Core Lab Coordinator: Ratterman
The Biology Department has as its aim the educating of broadly trained biologists who are also well grounded in chemistry and mathematics, and have command of the written and spoken word. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of basic principles and concepts in biology, and the application of those principles through analysis of data and synthesis of information learned in the classroom. The department has always been known as a training ground for individuals pursuing professional careers in the life sciences. Many SJU biology graduates have gone on to professional schools, pursued graduate studies, or entered the work force directly in academic, government, and industrial studies, or entered the work force directly in academic, government, and industrial labs. Whatever their career plans, students are encouraged to seriously consider participating in undergraduate research. One semester of research may be counted as one of the biology electives.
The Biology Home Page can be accessed at the short address: www.sju.edu/biology