How does a Christian faithfully engage the study of living organisms?
From molecules to human bodies to ecosystems: investigate the complexity, diversity and intricacy of living organisms. Take your curiosity and awe of the natural world to the next level by digging deeper into the wonder of God鈥檚 creation to better understand the Creator. Redeemer's Biology program equips students to be informed and experienced contributors to the field, with a strong foundation on stewarding in caring for and cultivating creation.
Biology is a Bachelor of Science degree. It is offered as an honours major, as a major and as a minor.
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Right from the start, small class sizes allow for meaningful class discussion, led by professors who are actively researching in the field and excited to include students in their work.
First-year courses provide the scientific background of biology with courses focusing on ecology, cell biology, and organisms. Foundational skills and knowledge in multiple science disciplines give you an interdisciplinary understanding of the topics that you'll dig into later on in your studies. Many classes鈥攁s early as first-year鈥攊nclude a lab component where you'll participate in real-world experiments and use professional-grade equipment.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you鈥檙e studying. Think about it this way鈥
In your classes, you will focus on developing critical thinking, analytical, and scientific writing skills in courses like Medicinal Botany, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Neurobiology. Small classes taught by dedicated professors who are experts in their field mean you will conduct and critically assess research as you review the methods, concepts and findings of contemporary biological researchers and experiments.
On Redeemer's campus, the Whaley Teaching Garden, the natural regeneration site, rooftop greenhouse, and fully-equipped science labs allow for students and faculty to safely and professionally study different areas of biology such as genetics, ecology, zoology and toxicology. Senior biology students have their own bench space and the equipment to run their final year research projects.
Various science courses include field trips as an experiential learning component, while the Creation Care Studies Program offers you the chance to study for a term in either Belize or New Zealand to study God鈥檚 creation and human impact on the environment. Science students can apply for jobs as summer researchers and lab assistants, working alongside 小猪视频science faculty in their ongoing research projects that are funded by multi-year research grants from NSERC.
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