
Biology
Department Chair: Professor Robert Highley
Department Secretary: Marie Notholt
Pitkin Education Center (Main Building) Room S-131
Phone (201) 447-7140
Degree Options:
- A.S. Degree Biology Option
- A.S. Degree Biotechnology Option
- Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement
Mission Statement
The mission of the Biology Department at Bergen Community College is to establish a high quality biological science education for all of our students.
The department is committed to excellence in our teaching so that our students acquire:
- A fundamental knowledge of basic facts and theories in biology in order to pursue a career in science or allied health
- Essential scientific knowledge for non science majors such that these students will be able to understand scientific concepts in contemporary society
- An ability to critically analyze information using scientific reasoning
- Effective communication skills