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.
Top News & Announcements
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.
The 16th Annual Student Research Poster Symposium
Department of Biological Sciences presents: The 16th Annual Student Research Poster Symposium will be held on Friday, May 11th. Follow this link for more information.
Deadline for Abstracts: Friday May 4th.
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!
Faculty Teaching Opportunities
The Department of Biological Sciences is collecting application materials for temporary faculty for teaching opportunities that may be available in the 2012/2013 academic year. If you are interested in being considered for a teaching position during the 2012/2013 academic year, please submit the following to the Department of Biological Sciences, CSU Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0515, on or before June 1.
- A Letter of Interest
- A current vitae
- A list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach, and for which you wish to be considered
- A Unit 3 Faculty Application for employment. The Unit 3 application can be found at the following location:
http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/facultyrecruit/facultyapplication.pdf
For more information please refer to the website: http://www.csuchico.edu/biol/
For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog: http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/11.
An annual security report for CSU, Chico can be obtained by accessing the following website: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml
CSU, Chico is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer.