生物学专业提供人文科学课程，为学生提供进入各种专业机会的基础。该计划的一个重要特点是它非常重视为学生提供独立的本科研究机会。生物学系提供生物学和生物技术专业，以及生物学和森林生物学的加速双学位课程（BSMS）的辅修课程。在生物学专业内，学生可以根据需要选择生态学和环境生物学，微生物学或神经科学专业的课程。
The Biology major offers a liberal arts and sciences program of study that gives students the foundation for entry into a broad spectrum of professional opportunities. An important feature of the program is its strong emphasis on providing students with independent undergraduate research opportunities. The Department of Biology offers majors in biology and in biotechnology, as well as a minor in biology and an accelerated dual degree program (B.S. M.S.) in Forest Biology. Within the biology major, students may choose a concentration, if desired, in Ecology and Environmental Biology, Microbiology, or Neuroscience.