Department of Biology

Mission Statement

The Biology Department has three missions. First, the overall mission of the department is to produce graduates with a broad-based knowledge of biology and the capacity of applying their education and critically evaluating emerging scientific knowledge. Second, the Biology Department provides courses that fulfill the laboratory science requirement for many health science professionals, pre-professional students and education majors. Third, the department is committed to providing research opportunities for faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students. Research and publication enhance the recognition and prestige of the university and develop contacts and collaborations between Lamar faculty and colleagues elsewhere.