Fisk's Biology faculty offers both graduate and undergraduate programs and is active in developmental biology, environmental studies, microbiology, mycology, and neuropharmacology. Advanced students have opportunities to work with faculty researchers on projects. Many students present papers at scientific meetings. The graduate program in biology is described elsewhere in this Bulletin. At the undergraduate level, students may elect to study biology as a basic science interest or because the life sciences offer a basis for careers in biomedical research, teaching, medicine, dentistry__ and even in such fields as science writing and public affairs. Students planning to major in biology are encouraged to consult with a member of the faculty in the Department of Biology during their first year at Fisk.

The goals of the undergraduate program in biology are to prepare students for:
1. entry into health professional schools --medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, etc.;
2. entry into graduate schools in the biological sciences and related areas;
3. the work force as laboratory personnel;
4. other professions which require a background in biology--including teaching; and
5. productive careers that through their activities will contribute to the welfare and development of society.

Students who complete the undergraduate program in biology will be able to: recognize the scope of life sciences, including various aspects of basic and biomedical research;
1. understand information ranging from descriptive and functional biology to molecular biology and biotechnology--its applications and impacts on society;
2. demonstrate laboratory skills development exemplary of required training and interactive learning experiences presented; and
3. recognize opportunities which are available to majors in biology before and after completing degree requirements.