Study biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience at Centenary.
The Biology Department challenges students' intellectual curiosity, emphasizing the complexity and interrelatedness of life systems revealed through the unifying law of evolution.
Centenary’s biology department offers courses and degrees in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Classroom and laboratory experiences are designed to give students a broad biological background, while off-campus research and internship opportunities help students prepare for professional and graduate programs.
Centenary has a particularly strong curriculum for students interested in health-related fields. As well as a traditional pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary curriculum, the department is involved in an interdisciplinary environmental science program with several other science departments, so students interested in ecology and organismal biology will find opportunities for study in those fields. The department also administers a neuroscience program. Because Centenary allows students to design their own interdisciplinary major in consultation with faculty members, anyone interested in life sciences will find many educational opportunities at the College.
The science of Biochemistry seeks to understand the processes of biological systems in chemical terms.
The Biology program explores the complexity of life systems and provides a strong foundation for a wide variety of professions and continuing education.
The neuroscience program seeks to understand the nervous systems of human and nonhuman animals. It spans scientific specialties from molecule to mind.
Dr. Scott Chirhart
Chair of Biology Department
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