About the Department of Biology
Welcome to the Department of Biology at Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô – your destination for a world class-education in biology. Housed in a state-of-the-art with modern laboratory spaces on the Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô campus, a world class faculty, and access to a thriving economic hub in Houston. In the Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô Biology Department, you will interact with and learn alongside faculty trained at some of the best Universities in the US and around the world. You will explore biological problems in fields like Developmental Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Parasitology, Immunology, Physiology, Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology and much more, all while experiencing the thrill of doing science. Whether you are interested in pursuing a premed curriculum or a more academic route, you will have research opportunities to work on problems ranging from cancer biology, environmental issues, organ development, sustainability, botany, immunology, microbiology, virology and bioinformatics.
Many of our majors plan to attend professional school in one of the health related sciences (medical, dental, veterinary, etc.). Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô has a high acceptance rate into these programs. One of the reasons for this success is the Pre-Professional Program in the Health Sciences. Several scholarships are available to our pre-professional students.
Join us and experience the thrill of doing science!
Questions regarding the Biology Department should be directed to Dr. Ajay Srivastava, Department Chair. Email: ajay.srivastava@lamar.edu
Our Mission and Vision
Mission Statement: The Department of Biology engages students in a supportive and collaborative environment where they become well trained in the scientific process and are prepared to excel in pre-professional and scientific careers. Through a sequence of courses, experiential learning opportunities, and research, students develop an appreciation for the living world, from the molecular to the organismal level, and for the interactions that sustain ecosystems. We nurture curiosity, discovery, and a commitment to giving back to society.
Vision Statement: The Department of Biology aspires to be a leader in providing transformative student opportunities and to serve as a destination of choice for students and researchers from Southeast Texas, across the United States, and around the world who are passionate about the life sciences.