WELCOME

Welcome to the of Department of Biology, Delaware State University. If you are a prospective student, you can use this web site to find information about our programs and faculty. If you are a current student, you can explore the resources and services provided by each individual faculty member.

OBJECTIVES: The Department of Biological Sciences prepares students for career opportunities in state and federal agencies, health care, private industry, research, and teaching. The program strives to develop a clear and unbiased method of thinking, an appreciation and understanding of the natural world, and a knowledge of biological principles needed to make intelligent and effective judgments.

FACILITIES:
The Department of Biological Sciences is housed in the Science Center which contains seven laboratory classrooms, eight well‑equipped research laboratories for student research under the guidance of trained faculty in various specialties, a prep room, faculty offices, a biotechnology lab and other common research facilities including an animal room, and a research greenhouse.  In addition, the Department is a cosponsor of the Claude E. Phillips Herbarium located in Thomasson Hall. The herbarium is the largest collection of preserved plant materials at any historically black institution in the country and the only such collection on the Delmarva Peninsula.  These facilities provide strong support capabilities in teaching and research areas of modern Biology.

FACULTY:
The Department of Biological Science has a dedicated and well‑prepared faculty with diverse backgrounds and areas of specialization. All faculty have published in their respective fields and they maintain active research involvement. The faculty are serious and talented teachers. The small class size insures that students interact closely with faculty in the learning experience. Scholarly involvement in research keeps the faculty current and able to offer exciting research opportunities to the students in a variety of areas.  The Department has individual research projects and joint collaborative research themes, for example in Neuroscience.

Department of Biology, Science Center South, Room 101, Dover, DE 19901. Phone: (302)-857-6510, Fax: (302)-857-6512