Department of Biology

Biology 160 • 678-839-6547
www.westga.edu/biology/

J. Hendricks, W. Kenyon, L. Kral, D. Morgan, G. Payne (Associate Dean), S. Mruthinti, C. Tabit (Chair), H. Zot

H. Banford, A. Edelman, J. Fisher, M. Johnson, M. Mitra, S. Molesworth-Kenyon (Assistant Chair), N. Pencoe

To develop a strong diversified background in modern biology appropriate to the individual student’s goals. The anticipated outcome will be a student with an appreciation for the areas of modern biology and the interrelatedness of these areas.
To develop critical-thinking and problem based learning skills. The anticipated outcome will be a student with the ability to develop new ideas, to explore new areas of science or other academic endeavors, to design, implement, and evaluate scientific investigations, and to assess, interpret, and understand data and its meaning.
To develop the ability to communicate scientific ideas in both written and oral formats. The anticipated outcome will be a student who can organize and present his or her scientific ideas in both written and oral formats.

Master of Science