The Biology Department offers two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science.  The Biology degree offers excellent preparation for many different careers, including most of the health careers such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, and physical therapy.  Biology majors can also select a Biology degree with a concentration in Environmental Science.  The Biomedical Science degree is a specialized biology degree tailored to provide the strongest foundation for graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Faculty

Stan Eisen  profile    seisen@cbu.edu
Office: AH 110  Phone: 321-3447
Professor     Director of Pre-Health Programs
Ph.D., Indiana University

Br. Edward Salgado  esalgado@cbu.edu
Office:  AH 112   Phone: 321-3450
Professor     Chair of the Biology Department
Ph.D., University of the Philippines

Malinda Fitzgerald  profile  malinda@cbu.edu
Office: CW 112  Phone: 321-3262
Professor    Director of MHIRT Program
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Memphis

Katie Sauser  profile  ksauser@cbu.edu
Office: AH 108  Phone: 321-3463
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Memphis State University

Mary Ogivlie  profile  mogilvie@cbu.edu
Office: CW 113  Phone: 321-3437
Professor
Ph.D., Memphis State University

Sandra Thompson-Jaeger profile sthompso@cbu.edu
Office: CW 114  Phone: 321-3453
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Munich

Br. Robert Staub
Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

CBU biology and biomedical sciences majors present their laboratory or field research at the annual CBU research poster session and at a scientific meeting.  Many CBU students have their research published.  You can view a slide presentation describing the CBU Biology research courses.  CBU students also have opportunities for international research and service through MHIRT and Haiti Medical Missions.

The Department also offers, in conjunction with the Department of Education, a five-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in natural science, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, and teaching licensure in biology or biology and chemistry for grades 7 through 12.

Biology and biomedical science students at CBU organize and participate in a variety of activities through the Mu Tau chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national undergraduate biology honor society.