Welcome to the UCA Biology Department
The mission of the UCA Biology Department is to promote, enhance, and contribute to the science of biology by 
offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, engaging in biological research, and actively assisting the individuals and organizations of our community. Our greatest asset from the student's perspective is probably that UCA's biology faculty are genuinely dedicated to teaching excellence. They maintain high standards and arrange for students to acquire significant exposure to state-of-the art instrumentation and methods in their courses. Our faculty are all deducated to keeping current in their fields. Many are actively engaged in research funded by various agencies, and most of these projects include opportunities for student involvement. All biology majors have a biology faculty member for an academic advisor. Contact me or any of the faculty if you would like more information about our Department, the University, or the Conway area. Please consider a visit to our campus to learn more about UCA and what we have to offer.
Biology Department News
(11/02/2007) - NOTICE - Old Faculty Course Pages Link
Submitted by Steven W. Runge
This is a link to the old faculty list and the links to the courses they teach... To reach the new faculty pages, drag your mouse over the "People" link above and click on "Faculty List". If you go to the pop-up buttons to the right you will be taken to a login page and not the list of faculty pages. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at srunge@uca.edu
(10/31/2007) - UCA Karate Team
Submitted by Steven W. Runge
The UCA Shotokan Karate Team, led by Coach and Biology Assistant Professor J-D Swanson, picked up four individual medals and two team medals while finishing second in the International Shotokan Karate Federation Collegiate and U.S. National Championships. The tournament was held in San Francisco on October 20-21 and featured teams from 63 universities and colleges. Those receiving medals for individual performances include Carissa Ganong, Jordan Haas, and Chris Willette. Coach Swanson, who also received from the Federation a Meritorious Service Award, said "I am extremely proud of this team for reaching the finals in their first-ever appearance at the U.S. Nationals, and competing well against more seasoned and experienced teams."
