Faculty members in the Department of Natural Sciences endeavor to develop in their students the qualities of responsibility, critical thinking, academic and professional competence, and high moral and ethical standards. Through the science curriculum, students will gain an appreciation for living organisms, the environment, and the basic processes of biology, physics, and chemistry. The faculty further seeks to establish and maintain quality undergraduate programs in the sciences consistent with a liberal arts experience in a Christian environment.

You may choose to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in the following:

• Biology
• Biology - Pre-Med
• Biology - with Teacher Certification
• Environmental Management
• Marine Science

You may choose to minor in the following:

• Biology
• Biology with a Concentration in Biomedical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Marine Science
• Environmental Science

For more information, contact Dr. Dwight Steedley, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Chair, Math & Natural Sciences.

Students majoring in Biology obtain a broad understanding of basic biological principles within the framework of a flexible curriculum designed to provide students with a wide range of experiences. The UMobile campus is situated on over 800 acres of beautiful woodlands, affording opportunities for ecological research. The Harrigan Center and surrounding 120-acre environmental preserve provide a wonderful on-campus opportunity for students to take field biology courses such as botany, ecology, ornithology, and mammalogy. The University of Mobile is also a member of the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium of Alabama which gives students the opportunity to take some specialized biology courses through the nearby Dauphin Island Seal Lab (DISL).

The Environmental Management degree from the University of Mobile prepares you for supervisory positions in industry and government agencies that are concerned with occupational health and safety; regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring, handling, and treatment of wastes; pollution control; and related environmental areas.

You will work with decision-makers within government and business, providing practical solutions to environmental problems. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management, you may pursue advanced degrees in Environmental Management and related fields at various colleges and universities.

The University of Mobile offers a major and minor in Marine Science. UMobile is a member of the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, a statewide group of 22 colleges and universities that use the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) as their marine science education facility (not a degree-granting institution).

The University of Mobile offers the proven benefits of small class sizes, personalized instruction, and direct contact with faculty focused on teaching. Yet, as a member of the consortium, UMobile offers the resources, education and research opportunities normally possible only in larger programs.