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College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology
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Department of Biology Undergraduate Program
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Life Sciences 237  901-678-1213 bioadvise@memphis.edu

Anna Bess Sorin, Ph.D, Coordinator
Stephen German, Advising Associate

Selecting courses, advising prior to registration, providing information regarding college and university requirements, transfer programs, and guiding you along the path to graduation and beyond are just a few of the services provided by the BARC.

Biology majors should either have an assigned Faculty Advisor or go to the BARC (Biology Advising & Resource Center) for advising.

All students should go to the BARC for general information on Permits, Degree Requirements, and Career Information.


Visit the links below for more information on the undergraduate program in the Department of Biology.



Biology Major (B.S.)

Students who earn a B.S. in Biology should attain the following objectives: (a) possession of a fundamental understanding of biology spanning from the subcellular to the ecosystem level; (b) the ability to compete successfully for admission to graduate and professional programs and for entry level employment that utilizes the knowledge and training acquired during their academic program; (c) development of skills in analysis, synthesis, and quantitative reasoning that are essential in hypothesis testing, critical thinking, interpretation of scientific data, and written and oral communication.


Special Topics Course Offerings

Plant Systematics and Evolution BIOL 4096/6096
Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics BIOL 7702/8702
Biogeography and GIS Analyses in Ecological Studies BIOL 4094-6094
Medical Entomology BIOL 4092-6092


Biology's Award-Winning Faculty
Biology's Award-Winning Faculty
W. Russell Smith Teaching Award
The W. Russell Smith Teaching Award honors a faculty member within the College of Arts and Sciences for teaching excellence. Biology faculty members Dr. Melvin Beck (left) and Dr. Jack Grubaugh (right) have both received this award.

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