Chairman:
Dr. Arthur Zeitlin

Location:
Arts and Sciences S-244

Contact Information:
Phone 718-368-5502
Fax 718-368-4873
Email us:
azeitlin@kbcc.cuny.edu

Administrative Assistant:
Cathy Gilliam

 Welcome to The Department of Biological Sciences!

Programs at Kingsborough Community College provide biology majors with an excellent foundation to transfer to 4-year colleges and universities, and to transfer to professional schools in the allied health sciences. With a wide variety of degree offerings and concentrations, students have many ways to launch a career in the exciting and constantly expanding field of biology. Please note: Coming soon: A.S. Biotechnology

Our courses promote student understanding of modern biological principles, encourage independent thinking, deepen understanding of biology's relevance to modern societal issues, and encourage personal growth in scientific writing and research. Most courses have Internet components to improve students' analytical powers and information technology skills valuable for success in life beyond college.

The Department offers a wide range of biology courses for students of the liberal arts including Human Genetics, Nutrition, Ecology, and the Biology of Aging. It is the Department's goal to provide each student at Kingsborough, not only biology majors, with course choices and the basics for a broad, well-informed education in the life sciences.

Motivated and talented students have an opportunity to take part in faculty research projects. Departmental awards and honors are presented annually to students with outstanding academic records.

Explore this website for more detailed information about specific programs, grant-administered special programs, web-enhanced courses, and our faculty.