King's College - Biology Department

The Biology Department provides a broad-based, comprehensive curriculum of academic courses, laboratory skills associated technology and varied research opportunities and experiences that prepares its students for graduate programs in life science or the health professions, the teaching profession or a wide range of employment opportunities.

The modern laboratory facilities in the Parente Life Sciences Center, housing state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technology, coupled with small class sizes, assures students the highest quality individualized instruction in the life sciences. Exposure to, and experience with, laboratory skills and associated technology, especially within the context of a research environment that emphasizes the process of scientific inquiry, are necessary in order that a student of the life sciences be prepared for any postgraduate career. In each of the courses required of all Biology majors as well as in elective courses, selected, subject-related techniques and technology are integrated, assuring that all students are exposed to a wide range of experiences in all major skill areas. Small class sizes provide students adequate opportunities to use and become familiar with major pieces of equipment and technology and to become proficient in their use. Each senior Biology Major is required to satisfactorily complete a minimum of one semester of research which requires the student to successfully complete an original and independent research project in the laboratory and under the supervision of a faculty member.