The Biology Department is an academic and service unit of the College of Arts and Sciences committed to provide students a basic foundation in the biological and related sciences through introductory and specialized courses. As an academic unit, it trains students to engage in research, pursue graduate studies and prepare for a medical degree. 

The Masters of Arts in Economics is a flexible degree that can meet a wide range of student needs. It provides for the thesis and non-thesis options. Both program options afford analytical and decision-making tools appropriate for a broad range of professional careers. A core curriculum in microeconomics theory and quantitative study provide students with the foundation necessary to make sound decisions in different environments. These principles are further developed and reinforced in variety of majors and elective courses appropriate for many applied areas.

The program is also an effective way to prepare for several career options that include but not limited to the academe, industry, business and financial institutions of all sizes, non-profit organizations, national, regional, and local government employment and research. Students interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics and related fields also benefit from the program.

The Masters of Arts in Economics is a flexible degree that can meet a wide range of student needs. It provides for the thesis and non-thesis options. Both program options afford analytical and decision-making tools appropriate for a broad range of professional careers. A core curriculum in microeconomics theory and quantitative study provide students with the foundation necessary to make sound decisions in different environments. These principles are further developed and reinforced in variety of majors and elective courses appropriate for many applied areas.

The program is also an effective way to prepare for several career options that include but not limited to the academe, industry, business and financial institutions of all sizes, non-profit organizations, national, regional, and local government employment and research. Students interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics and related fields also benefit from the program.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a program designed to give students a strong theoretical foundation and an understanding of economic problems and institutions, with analytical tools to apply this knowledge to contemporary problems. The program is designed for the student desiring a career in business, government, international agencies, or multinational corporations; and for those planning to pursue graduate study in economics, business, law, public administration, urban studies, or international relations.