Department of Biology

Mission
The Southwest Baptist University Department of Biology functions within the traditional liberal arts setting to educate majors and non-majors how to make informed decisions about life science issues.  Biology majors are provided with a basic foundation in biology which will allow them to think critically about biological problems, be able to interpret and communicate within the discipline of biology and possess the technical skills that will prepare them to be leaders within their area of speciality.

• Implement and maintain a strong, broad-based curriculum for biology majors to prepare them for a career in the life sciences
• Offer quality instruction by incorporating pedagogy that blends traditional methods and discovery-based learning with modern instructional technology
• Provide quality academic advising and career counseling
• Promote professional development and life-long learning
• Provide to nonscience majors a strong foundation in the life sciences that will meet the needs of their respective disciplines