To promote Christian stewardship of biological
resources, in both natural and human forms. Prepare servant leaders for
the church and world, with the broad background in biology necessary for
biology related jobs or further training in biology related areas.
Vision
To develop, maintain and promote a program that achieves
the departmental mission, including these goals:
In all of our programs: Promote understanding of the scientific
process, and a Christian view of the stewardship of resources available
through the application of the scientific method.
In all areas: Support the Goshen College educational mission and
desired outcomes, in particular, the ability to communicate effectively
using a variety of sign systems; the ability to think actively and
strategically; promote understanding of responsible stewardship for
human systems as well as the environment; develop a sense of vocational
direction.
Support and maintain contacts with the Christian church in general, our
Mennonite Church constituency, and the larger Goshen community.
Provide a diverse and up-to-date program that prepares students to enter the
job market or graduate school in BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(Biochemistry), and BIOTECHNOLOGY.
Offer strong class and laboratory sessions that develop the technical and
more general biological understandings needed for students preparing for
science related professional programs such as MEDICINE, NURSING, PHYSICAL
THERAPY, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, OPTOMETRY, VETERINARY MEDICINE and others.
Maintain a strong program in ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY and FIELD
BIOLOGY.
