The Biology Department offers a diverse array of courses that provide a broad overview of the major sub-disciplines within the Biological Sciences. Saint Anselm College offers all the courses required for entrance into schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, veterinary medicine and most graduate school programs. 

For the liberal-arts major with a general interest in the study of living things, the introductory non-majors course, "General Biology" (BI 01-02), explores the scientific way of thinking, the basic methods of science, the diversity of living things, and the relationship of the biological sciences to many of the current problems facing a modern society. In addition, "The Biosphere at Risk" (BI 05), an introductory environmental science course, explores environmental issues of global significance, providing a scientific basis for both understanding the causes of and developing solutions for environmental problems.

Teacher Education Program

Students wishing to take part in the College's Teacher Education Program must plan an appropriate selection of courses with the Biology Department's liaison (Dr. Lavoie) with the Education Department. A list of required choices for the secondary education Biology and Natural Science majors can be found in the Natural Sciences section of the College catalog.

Internship Program

Students interested in participating in internships for credit as part of their course of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Daniel Lavoie.  See the internship page for more information.

Performance Requirements

Student majors in the department are required to earn a minimum of a "C" average (2.0) in General Biology (BI 03 and 04), and in General Chemistry (CH 11 and 12), the traditional first year biology and chemistry courses, in order to continue enrollment in a biology department administered major into the second year.

A student receiving a final letter grade below "C" in either General Biology (BI 03) or General Chemistry (CH 11) in the first semester will be placed on probationary status in his or her respective major until completion of General Biology (BI 04) and General Chemistry (CH 12). A student earning less than a "C" average (2.0) in either the General Biology (BI 03-04) or General Chemistry (CH 11-12) sequence will not be permitted to continue in a biology department administered major. A student meeting the minimum 2.0 average after receiving a final letter grade below "C-" in any of the above mentioned courses must repeat the course and earn a grade of "C" or better to remain in the major. The student will remain on probationary status until the course(s) in which he or she received the below "C-" grade(s) is/are repeated. The repeated courses must be completed with a final grade of "C" or better by the start of the following academic year. Beyond the introductory courses, students must maintain each semester a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in their major courses (biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics) in order to continue in their respective majors.

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