Welcome!

SF State's Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research opportunities, and mentorship by world-class scientists. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in cell and molecular biology, conservation biology, ecology and systematics, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, botany and zoology, and biology education are all designed to train and educate students to meet the challenges of leadership roles in the biological sciences. We invite you to explore our exceptional educational and research opportunities.

Recognition Ceremony

CLASS of 2019 - SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Location/Date/Time:
SFSU Cox Stadium
Saturday, May 25th, 10-12pm.

Tickets:
Tickets available for sale!
@ the Biology Stockroom (HH 539)
during business hours: 8am-5pm

You’ve worked hard for it - now it is time to celebrate your accomplishments!!!

Announcements

Changing your Major

The Department of Biology has declared 'impaction' limiting the number of students we can take, but the more lower-division major requirements you take and the better your class performance, the higher your priority will be for admission to the major.

For more information, visit: http://biology.sfsu.edu/content/changing-your-major

In the News

Article from Associate Professor Andy Zink - When cooperators cheat

When cooperators cheat A study of a cuckoo species that usually shows cooperative nesting behaviour, but sometimes cheats at parenthood by laying eggs in others’ nests, reveals the benefits that have shaped the evolution of this parasitic tactic.
A study by Assistant Professor of Biology Rori Rohlfs

Assistant Professor Rori Rohlfs A study by Assistant Professor of Biology Rori Rohlfs and seven SF State undergraduates revealed the historical role of women in genetics. Smithsonian 2/21/2019 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/women-scientists-contribut...

SFSU Department of Biology

Welcome!

Recognition Ceremony

Announcements

Changing your Major

In the News