Brigham Young University. Department of Biology
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 14 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Biology records on mentored students, 2004-2008
Contains class roll, student writings, evaluations, schedules, and other material. Materials are from 2004-2008.
Department of Biology records on summer scholars, 2007
Contains a Brigham Young University brochure, magazine clipping, and other material. Materials are from 2007.
Department of Biology records on Zoology Department and Botany Department, 1892-2009
Contains department histories for the Zoology Department and Botany Department, articles, meeting minutes, reports, newsletters, and other materials containing information about the Biology Department. Dated from 1892 to 2009.
Graduate Studies records on Department of Biology, 1985-2000
Materials are related to the graduate studies of the Department of Biology from 1985 to 2000. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.