Mission Statement
The faculty and staff of the Biology Department at Salem State College
seek:
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to foster an understanding of the human organism as an interactive member
of an enormous and diverse biological community.
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to prepare students to make responsible and informed decisions at both
societal and personal levels regarding biological (environmental and medical)
issues.
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to familiarize students with the methods of inquiry and means of expression
in the biological sciences.
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to promote scholarly and creative activity among all members of the biology
department.
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to assist students in the development of critical thinking skills appropriate
to biology.
to assist students in the development of the skills necessary to communicate
biological ideas effectively.