School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES

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

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

Chemistry Department

Our Chemistry Department is equipped with staff and resources that prepares students to lead successful careers as Chemists, Pharmacologists or Toxicologists. If your dream is to help others by providing answers to tough questions, a degree in Chemistry from Langston University can help make your dreams come true.

CONTACT
Dr. John K. Coleman
Chair Associate Professor

Degree Options & Study Plans

The Chemistry Department offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The programs are Chemistry and Chemistry Teacher Education. Chemistry majors receive instruction, including laboratory and research experience, in all core areas of chemistry, with special emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking skills. This provides necessary background for postgraduate studies or employment in the chemical industry or research laboratories. Experience in research provides students with direct exposure to scholarly investigation in their disciplines, and often culminates in presentation of their results at regional and national meetings or publication in scholarly journals. The Chemistry Education program meets and exceeds the minimum requirements of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) for the general expectations and of scope of preparation for teaching secondary education. It includes thematic and major concepts and applications of inorganic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. Additionally, our curriculum includes the NSTA recommended calculus for Chemistry Education programs, as well as, basic statistics courses. Our curriculum also seeks to integrate science instruction across fields, including linkages among related concepts in chemistry, physics, biology and the earth/space sciences.
Secondary Education in Chemistry (BASc)

Langston Campus, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

A degree in Secondary Education equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to teach at the middle and high school levels and shape the minds of future generations. The Chemistry Education program meets and exceeds the minimum requirements of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) for the general expectations and of the scope of preparation for teaching secondary education. It includes thematic and major concepts and applications of inorganic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. Additionally, our curriculum includes the NSTA recommended calculus for Chemistry Education programs, as well as basic statistics courses. Our curriculum also seeks to integrate science instruction across fields, including linkages among related concepts in chemistry, physics, biology and the earth/space sciences.

Chemistry Education Plan of Study

Chemistry 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 ...

Lion Camp 2024

July 26, 2024
Lion Camp is a time for new students to venture to campus, meet fellow Lions, and begin their academic and campus engagement experience. The purpose of Lion Camp is to make your transition to college life as smooth and enjoyable as possible while also integrating you and your family into the Langston University community. Students who attend Lion Camp get ...

Lion Camp Begins

July 26, 2024
Langston University is pleased to welcome the Incoming Class of 2028 during Lion Camp! Lion Camp runs from July 26th through August 4th, 2024. More information available at: https://langston.edu/event/lion-camp-2024/.