TIU Biology Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Biology is multifaceted. The program offers courses that prepare science majors for a wide variety of career choices in the areas of medicine, education, industry, and post-graduate work. It also complements the liberal arts approach to learning by offering courses intended specifically for nonscience majors. The curriculum is designed to provide students with both a broad understanding of the field of biology and specific knowledge in the dynamic disciplines within the field. It also emphasizes development of technical, communication, and analytical skills. The faculty endeavors to cultivate within students a Christian perspective on bioethical issues, as well as an aesthetic appreciation of and an attitude of stewardship toward the natural world. Above all, we seek to bring students toward a deeper understanding of God as He is revealed in His creation.