department of biology
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Definition
- 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
- the academic department responsible for teaching and research in biology