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Biology

 

The Department of Biology at the University of South Alabama is a flagship department in the College of Arts and Sciences, with one of the highest student enrollments on campus.  The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and undergraduates can pursue a concentration in Marine Biology or Environmental Sciences.  Additionally, South offers a Master of Science in Biology and students can choose to be mentored by one of the department’s faculty members, which includes renowned experts in a range of biology-related disciplines.  

Courses are taught primarily by full-time faculty, and students are provided with research opportunities each semester. Through mentorship, teaching and research, biology faculty foster an environment for active learning where students acquire knowledge in all areas of the field, including ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology, microbiology, conservation and global change.  South strives for excellence and provides students with the analytical and technical skills necessary to work on microbes, marine mammals, and everything in between.  Students from this program graduate as well-rounded alumni capable of pursuing professional, governmental and academic careers to tackle challenges facing our planet.

 

  Latest News
Passionflower Species Named in Honor of Late Biology Professor
Passionflower Species Named in Honor of Late Biology Professor
Wednesday - July 3, 2024
University of South Alabama biology professor Dr. Brian Axsmith discovered a previously undescribed species of passionflower. Now it has been named for him posthumously
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Public Outreach on the Upper Tensaw River
Public Outreach on the Upper Tensaw River
Tuesday - November 23, 2021
Joel Borden led a natural history tour of the Upper Tensaw River Nov 6th on the Blakeley Historic Park's Delta Explorer. The topics of discussion included biodiversity, the riverine environment, and ecosystem services.
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Upcoming bird outreach events featuring Joel Borden
Upcoming bird outreach events featuring Joel Borden
Thursday - October 7, 2021
Upcoming bird outreach events featuring Biology faculty member Joel Borden. Joel will be participating in several events as part of Blakeley Historic Park, Continuing Education's Odyssey Program, and the Alabama Coastal Birdfest!
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