Southeastern’s Department of Biological Sciences oversees undergraduate and graduate programs in biology and manages the department’s state-of-the-art labs and equipment for teaching and research.
The Department of Biological Sciences is composed of 40 full-time faculty, approximately 650 undergraduate majors, and 24 graduate students. The Biology Building contains more than $4 million dollars in teaching and research equipment, including molecular biology laboratories, a roof-top greenhouse, plant and animal collections, and a vivarium. The Department also actively utilizes the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station located on an island in Pass Manchac between Lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain.
The Department offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences including the following concentrations:
Ecology/Environmental/Evolutionary Biology
Microbiology/Molecular Biology
Organismal/Integrative Biology
Science Education
Within these concentrations, we can design pre-professional degree plans for individuals interested in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and other health-related fields. We also prepare students for entry into competitive graduate programs in Biological Sciences. At Southeastern, our Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological Sciences has both thesis and non-thesis options.
We recognize the complementary roles of teaching and research in educating students. Research is fundamentally important to the growth of the faculty and the teaching vitality of the Department. Thus, opportunities for undergraduate and graduate research are extensive. Our diverse faculty advise and mentor students over a wide range of subjects, and I urge you to examine the faculty web pages to learn their areas of expertise.
The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences at Southeastern Louisiana University is to increase and disseminate knowledge and improve the quality of life of the students at the university and the people of southeast Louisiana.
The Department of Biological Sciences strives to meet this goal through these four commitments
To offer sound academic and research programs that meet the needs of the students and the people of the region
To develop strong intellectual relationships between teachers and students
To promote beneficial interactions between the University and the community
To acquire and disseminate important and relevant scientific knowledge such that the department, the university and the region play an integral role in biological research and academia at the state, national and international levels
As a prospective student, we welcome your interest in our programs and urge you to call us with your questions and arrange for a tour of our facilities.
