Biology is one of the most basic fields of science with direct application to humans. Our continued existence on planet Earth depends in large part on how we resolve problems of a biological nature. Biology is a broadly based discipline encompassing a variety of subjects ranging from medicine to ecology. The Biology program at WIU is designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the various areas of Biology.<br><br>Majors are offered in Biology (with options in Botany, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Medical Sciences, and ScienceBiology Teacher Education) and Clinical Laboratory Science leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Minors are offered in Botany, Horticulture, Microbiology, Middle Level Science Teaching, and Zoology.