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Department of Biological Sciences

The Biology Department at USM: cellular structure and function; plants, animals and microbes; ecology and evolution
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Effects of kinship on social organization
Woodchucks
Effects of arsenic on developing neurons
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Environmental and endogenous factors affecting gill function in clams
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Ecophysiology of marine microorganisms
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Regulation of gene expression during development
Manduca

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a B.S. with the opportunity to concentrate in human biology, biotechnology, and ecology, as well as a two-year nondegree program in pre-pharmacy and postbaccalaureate certificates in pre-medical studies and pre-veterinary studies. All programs of study provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the sciences. Students also get strong hands-on experience by taking at least 4-6 lab classes, and many students get enhanced practical experience through research positions (volunteer, work study, grant funded, and fellowships) in science research labs at USM and elsewhere. The Department of Biological Sciences also offer a master’s degree in biology, with both thesis research and literature research options.

News & Events

Dr. Tom Knight
Posted February 2, 2013
Dr. Tom Knight, Associate Professor of Biology, died unexpectedly on 27 January 2013. A plant physiologist who also taught courses in cell and molecular biology as well as introductory biology, Dr. Knight impacted many students during his 23 years on the USM faculty. A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Monday, 11 February 2013, 4-6 PM in the University Events Room on the 7th floor of Glickman Library on the Portland campus. Students, faculty, and the entire USM community are invited to attend.
Posted December 7, 2012
Students in the USM Premedical & Health Student Society student club met with Ann Conley, a nurse practitioner at USM Health and Counseling Services, to learn about health career opportunities during the group's weekly meeting on Nov. 28th.
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Posted November 26, 2012
Dr. Ben Smith (B.S. Biology, 2004) published his research in Science, the top scientific journal in the U.S. His work focused on migration of germ cells across tight junctions in the testis.

Get involved in research!

Colleen Fuller

It's never too early to start thinking about your life after graduation! USM Biology faculty engage in a variety of research projects, and many of us welcome undergraduate students to work with us, which provides you with valuable experience for work or graduate school. Browse the list of faculty (under People) and research activity (under Research) and contact someone whose interests align with your own. It just might be the most rewarding part of your college experience!

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