Welcome to the Biology Department!
The Department of Biology at Angelo State University is committed to excellence in teaching and to preparing students for careers in biology or to continue their education in graduate or professional schools. The Department of Biology offers a broad-based curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (with or without secondary teaching certification), Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, or a Master of Science degree in Biology. The Department is particularly strong in systematics, ecology (botany and zoology), molecular genetics, and microbiology. The Department also has an outstanding program preparing students for entry to allied health professional (medical, dental, optometry) schools.
In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, faculty in the Biology Department are engaged in various fields of research. An active program of undergraduate and graduate research allows students to become involved in biology beyond the classroom. Many students also travel to professional meetings to present the results of their research and frequently win awards for the quality of their research presentations. Students in the Biology Department have also gained recognition through participation in the local chapter of Beta Beta Beta (the biological honor society) which has been named outstanding chapter in the nation three times during the past ten years.