Definition

1. Noun:
   • The academic department responsible for teaching and research in biology: A division within a university, college, or other educational institution that focuses on the biological sciences. It is responsible for administering biology courses, conducting biological research, and managing faculty and students within the discipline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She decided to major in ecology, so she went to speak with an advisor in the department of biology.
  • The new laboratory was funded by a grant awarded to the university's department of biology.
  • The department of biology is hosting a guest lecture on marine conservation next week.

Advanced Usage

• "within the department of biology": used to specify a location or administrative unit.
  • Research on plant genetics is conducted within the department of biology.
• "chair of the department of biology": refers to the person who leads or administers the department.
  • The chair of the department of biology announced new degree requirements.

Variants and Related Words

• Biology Department (n): A common alternative name for the same administrative unit.
  • He is a distinguished professor in the Biology Department.
• Department of Biological Sciences (n): A similar department name that may encompass a broader range of life science disciplines.
  • The Department of Biological Sciences offers courses in biochemistry and microbiology.

Synonyms

• Biology Division: An alternative term for a department or section focused on biology.
• School of Biology: Used in some institutions to denote a larger administrative unit than a department.

Related Phrases

• Departmental requirements: The specific courses and criteria set by the department for its majors.
  • All students must fulfill the departmental requirements of the department of biology to graduate.
• Departmental office: The physical or administrative center for the department.
  • You can pick up the form from the departmental office.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching and research in biology