The Department of Biology provides its students with both a breadth of understanding in biology and an opportunity to explore many specialized areas in greater depth. Students can choose from a variety of degree programs, which are designed to meet individual needs. The required courses for the major and specializations establish a core of fundamental knowledge in biology and related sciences. Students build on this foundation through a variety of lecture, laboratory, field, and seminar courses that explore areas within biology while allowing them to focus on specific disciplines.