The Department of Biology administers four majors: biochemistry, biology, environmental science, and natural science.
For students enrolled in these majors, the curriculum is designed to: 1) explore the basic properties of life from the molecular to the community/ecosystem level, 2) evaluate critically this information through rigorous application of the scientific method, and 3) incorporate this body of information in the framework of modern evolutionary theory. Laboratory and field work are important components of all four major programs.
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ViewDr. J Explains Four Song Regions of the Mourning Warbler

Dr. J Explains Four Song Regions of the Mourning Warbler
In this podcast, Professor Jay Pitocchelli discusses the four regions of Mourning Warbler song that he has observed. Dr. J shares some of his audio recordings from each of the geographic and dialectic regions: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Eastern, and Western...Read More
ViewChasing the Mourning Warbler

Chasing the Mourning Warbler
In this podcast, Biology Professor Jay Pitocchelli discusses his research, use of technology, and the art of bringing the two together in pursuit of science...Read More
ViewTropical Field Studies in Belize

Tropical Field Studies in Belize
Saint Anselm College students studied in Belize last summer. The neotropical rainforests and coral reefs of the Central American country are two of the most species-rich ecosystems on earth....Read More
ViewFour Students Receive Science Awards

Four Students Receive Science Awards
Four sophomores will receive full scholarships funded by the Clare Boothe Luce Program of the Henry Luce Foundation. The awards are for the students' final two years of studies....Read More