Biology is the science of life in all its forms, from the simplicity of a one-celled organism to the complexity of the human body. Like all living things, the field of biology is dynamic, constantly growing, rapidly changing, and replete with new discoveries and advances.
A basic assumption underlying the biology curriculum is that all undergraduate biology majors, regardless of future plans for specialization can profit by taking a required core of courses emphasizing study at the molecular/cellular, organismal, and population/community levels of organization, thereby gaining a broad introduction to the principles of all important areas of modern biology.
The department prepares majors for graduate study in biology, for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, environmental science, forestry, osteopathy, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy or paramedical programs for teaching biology at the secondary level, and positions in research, industrial laboratories and government field work.
Learning is enhanced at Illinois Wesleyan by the quality of courses and individualized instruction. Each class and lab is taught by a faculty member who will take time for your questions, both in and out of class. Opportunities for independent study are offered and encouraged for second, third and forth-year students.
Navigate through the links below to see what Illinois Wesleyan University's Biology Department has to offer:
Questions? E-mail the department
Biology Department
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2900 / 1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
People to Contact:
Chairman
David Bollivar
Departmental Office
Stacy Tichenor
sticheno@iwu.edu
(309) 556-3060