The minor in Biology is designed for students who wish to increase their knowledge of biology, acquire a foundation in biological sciences and develop critical thinking skills. Students may plan a broad-based minor, containing courses from each of the major organizational divisions of living things: cells, organisms and communities. The minor may also focus on a particular aspect of biology such as botany, ecology, or molecular biology.
Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer.
John Ferry is a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the UIS School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. His research areas include environmental chemistry, toxicology, microbial ecology, and science outreach.
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The School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health prepares our students to use multi-disciplinary scientific techniques to analyze and begin to solve complex environmental, social, and public health challenges, giving them an edge in a competitive job market that demands intellectual creativity and a range of technical and analytical skills.
We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs. More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.