Biology

About the Major

Biology is the process of inquiry using observation, modeling and experimentation to investigate living organisms, their evolution, and their interactions with the environment. Your learning experiences will reveal the intricacies of the natural world and provide useful research skills.

We offer both a major (BS) and a minor in biology.

Areas of Study

Diversity; anatomy and physiology of animals, plants, and other organisms; genetics; ecology; and evolution are just some of the topics in this multi-faceted major.

More about the biology major

University of Lynchburg Biologist Partners with Smithsonian Researchers

Dr. Nancy Cowden’s wild orchid research hopes to provide key information to aid ongoing conservation efforts for the rare purple fringeless orchid. Read more about the Smithsonian’s visit, Dr. Cowden’s work with Orchids at LC or our Claytor Nature Study Center.

Biology Alum Follows in her Mentor’s Footsteps

Dr. Loriann Garcia ‘10 studied with Dr. John Styrsky in Panama while a biology student at University of Lynchburg. Now Dr. Garcia will lead her own trip to Panama accompanied by Styrsky. Read more about the past collaboration between Garcia and Styrsky and Styrsky’s continued work in Panama with his students.

Maie and LC Students Study Goby Fish in Japan

Dr. Takashi Maie recently earned a Mednick Fellowship from the Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges and took a group of University of Lynchburg Students to Japan to study goby fish.