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Brigham Young University. Department of Biology

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 2007-

Administrative History

The Department of Biology (2007- ) is part of the College of Life Sciences.

The Department of Biology was established in 2007 when the Department of Integrative Biology was renamed, corresponding with the renaming of the College of Biology and Agriculture to the College of Life Sciences.

The Department of Biology is overseen by a chair reporting to the Dean of the College of Life Sciences. Department chairs have included Keith A. Crandall (2007-2012) and Dennis K. Shiozawa (2012- ). The department trains students in biological science with a broad perspective in mind, focusing on organismal processes which include taxonomy, ecology, and evolution. The department offers the following majors: bioinformatics, biological science education, biology, and conservation biology.

Citation:
BYU organizational history, via WWW, May 30, 2013 (Department of Biology; est. 2007 in College of Life Sciences; previously Department of Integrative Biology; administered by chair; chairs have included Keith A. Crandall (2007-2012) and Dennis K. Shiozawa (2012- ); trains students in biological science with a broad perspective in mind, focusing on organismal processes which include taxonomy, ecology, and evolution; majors offered include bioinformatics, biological science education, biology, and conservation biology)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Department of Biology records on aquatic ecology, 2004

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233631446], Folder: 4-5
Identifier: UA 5633 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains state park brochures, maps, newspaper, and permits; student writings, evaluations, and other class material. Materials are from 2004.

Dates: 2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5633, Department of Biology records

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