Department of Biology
Biology is the study of living things. The study includes current concepts of molecular, cellular, organism and population levels of biological organization.
Upon graduation, Xavier's biology majors are equipped with knowledge of basic biological principles and experience in careful observation, controlled experimentation and thoughtful analysis of scientific data.
1 Environmental Studies
An environmental issue is selected and each student is responsible for investigating a facet of the problem. The seminar format provides a mechanism for sharing ideas for proper procedure in investigating the problem, analyzing and interpreting data, and exploring the economic, ecological, and ethical consequences of alternative problem resolutions.
2 Microbiology Lab
Microscopic examination of the diveristy of microbes, including monerans, fungi, and protistans. Students learn basic culture, isolation, and identification techniques in bacteriology.
3 Zoos are classrooms
Demonstrate how zoos may be used as an educational facility. Animal behavior, ecology, evolution, conservation, adaptions, classification, and other zoo-related topics will be examined.
4 Human Anatomy II
This course is an introductory course in gross human anatomy achieved through the dissection of two human cadavers. It is intended for a select group of senior students who are majoring in Biology or Natural Sciences (Biology concentration) and who have previously demonstrated excellent dissection skills and the necessary level of responsibility and maturity as students in BIOL 355 Vertebrate Anatomy lab.
Undergraduate Admission