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Biological Sciences Seminars Available for Viewing
The Biological Sciences Seminars are now available for viewing. The presentations have been transcribed and the transcriptions with PowerPoints are available online.
Graduate Students Wanted
Talented student researchers interested in pursuing the Master of Science degree in biology. Check out the research interests of our faculty and get in touch with your potential advisor today!
Donor Impact Report now available.
College of Natural Sciences Alumni Reunion:
October 11-12, 2013
Biological Sciences
Our Vision
The Department of Biological Sciences at CSU, Chico is committed to becoming Northern California’s premier facility for the education of students, the creation of insightful researchers, skilled professionals, and knowledgeable citizens who will have the capacity to meet biological challenges of the future and will continue to contribute towards our understanding of life.
Our Mission
To prepare biology majors for the next step in their careers; to educate and train the next generation of biological scientists; to provide all students at CSU, Chico with an opportunity to learn how science is done and to learn about important, significant, and relevant biological knowledge needed by citizens; to contribute to the expansion of our knowledge about biology; and, to serve as a resource of biological expertise for the campus and surrounding community.
Biological Sciences
Jeffrey Bell, Chair
Holt Hall, Room 205
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-515
530-898-5356
More information on degree programs is available on the Academic Program page of our web site.
Making a donation to the CSU Chico Department of Biological Sciences has never been easier.
Announcements
Teaching and Graduate Assistantships
Teaching Associates (TA's) are hired as part-time instructors. The responsibilities involve teaching in one or more laboratory sections of introductory classes.
More information ... application.
Outstanding Student Leader Award
The Outstanding Student Leader Award is a university-wide award. Students in every college are nominated each year by faculty members in that college, based on leadership and service activities. The recipient from each college is presented with the award at the CSU, Chico Annual Spring Awards Reception during Founder’s Week. The College of Natural Sciences’ Outstanding Student Leader Award is generously funded by Smucker Natural Foods.
Temporary Faculty Opportunities
The Department of Biological Sciences is collecting application materials for temporary faculty for teaching opportunities that may be available in the 2013/2014 academic year. If you are interested in being considered for a teaching position during the 2013/2014 academic year, please submit the following to the Department of Biological Sciences, CSU Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0515, on or before June 1.
More information.
Streamlined B.A. Program in Biological Sciences
Interested in teaching? The Department of Biological Sciences' 60 unit B.A. Program is especially designed for students who wish to pursue a single subject matter teaching credential in science, and for those considering biology-related interdisciplinary fields.
More information.
The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers
The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers.
More information.