Department of Biology
ADMINISTRATOR
NYKOLAUS REED, Chair, Department of Biology
FACULTY
BENJAMIN S. JORGE, Associate Professor of Biology, 2016—
BA, Rhodes College; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
JOSHUA KERNS, Associate Professor of Biology, 2023—
BA, University of Memphis; MD, Meharry Medical College.
NYKOLAUS REED, Associate Professor of Biology, 2013—
BS, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; PhD, Meharry Medical College.
ALISHA J. RUSSELL, Professor of Biology, 2009—
BS, Baker University; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Department of Biology General Information
The Department of Biology offers majors in Biology and Biology Education. The department offers minors in Biology and Environmental Science. The courses offered are designed to provide a foundation allowing the student to pursue a technical profession, graduate school, or teaching.
The teaching major is approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and are part of the unit accredited by NCATE.
Biology Major
Mission Statement
The biology major seeks to prepare graduates who have a broad-based understanding of biology, including experimental and analytical laboratory techniques, that will prepare them to succeed professionally and in graduate/professional programs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a Biology major will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles in the major.
- Apply knowledge and skills in experimental and analytical techniques including health and safety precautions for laboratory procedures.
- Clearly communicate scientific information both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in use of computers and related technology for applications in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and in making presentations.
- Apply analytical and critical thinking to solving problems related to the major and to promote lifelong learning.
- Apply Christian principles to ethical and moral issues related to their major.