School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Biology Department

A degree in Biology Department opens a world of opportunities in various fields, including medicine, research, and criminal justice. If you’re a student who wants a deeper scientific understanding that can make an impact on the world, Langston University’s Biology program will equip you with the skills you need to do so. Students address issues of personal well-being and worldwide concern. These issues include environmental depletion, threats to human health and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies. Our curriculum emphasizes coursework that includes a balance of traditional and modern biological sciences and collaborative student-faculty research.

Mission

The mission of the Biology program is to provide an excellent undergraduate education. Our curriculum embraces the breadth of the discipline and values both classical and modern approaches of biological inquiry.

Goal

Our goal is to increase students’ understanding about the natural world in which we live and help them address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern. This issues include environmental depletion, threats to human health and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies. Our curriculum emphasizes coursework that includes a balance of traditional and modern biological sciences and collaborative student-faculty research.

Objectives
  1. To prepare successful, scientifically literate, participating citizens who have an understanding and appreciation for both nature and scientific investigation
  2. To prepare research trainees for graduate studies in the biological sciences and related areas
  3. To prepare students who are capable of competing successfully for admission to and who will succeed in professional schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, allied health, and other biomedical programs
  4. To prepare highly qualified biology teachers for positions in public and private secondary schools
  5. To prepare students for entry-level positions in conservation, natural resource management, industrial biology, agriculture, technology, and other fields

CONTACT

Dr. Byron N. Quinn
Chair Associate Professor
Science Research Institute, Room 128

Degree Options & Study Plans

The Department of Biology offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The programs are Biology and Biology (Teacher Education).
Secondary Education in Biology (BASc)

Langston Campus, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

A degree in Secondary Education prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become middle and high school teachers and shape the minds of future generations. Langston’s goal is to increase students’ understanding of the natural world in which we live and help them address issues of personal well-being and worldwide concern. These issues include environmental depletion, threats to human health and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies. Our curriculum emphasizes coursework that includes a balance of traditional and modern biological sciences and collaborative student-faculty research.

Biology Education Plan of Study

Biology Course Descriptions

Upcoming Events

45th Anniversary Luncheon: LU-Tulsa

June 13, 2024
The Langston University urban campuses located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will commemorate their 45-year anniversaries this June with celebratory luncheons. LU-Tulsa will celebrate its 45-year anniversary with a luncheon in the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Tulsa on June 13. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 6. Tickets can be purchased for $45 at bit.ly/LUTulsa45. Paid parking available near ...

Juneteenth Informational Fair

June 13, 2024
Langston University will host a Juneteenth Informational Fair at the Oklahoma City campus, 7401 N. Kelley Avenue, on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by LU’s Reach Higher Program, will feature family-friendly activities such as a bounce house, face painting and food. It will also give attendees an opportunity to learn about Langston’s online bachelor’s degree in ...

We Roar In Dallas: A One-Stop Enrollment Event

June 22, 2024
Interested students and their family are invited to attend Langston University’s “WE ROAR IN DALLAS” event on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Christian Temple of Faith Fellowship Hall at 14120 Noel Road in Dallas! During this FREE event, meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, and Housing Representatives at Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College ...

Fall Classes Start August 5th

August 5, 2024
Apply or enroll now. https://langston.edu/apply-now/

Welcome Back Week

August 12, 2024
Enjoy Welcome Week activities from August 12th to August 16th, 2024. Look for more details to come.