Biology (BS)
A degree in biology can be the first step to a career in research, environmental protection, health care, or education.
A degree in biology can be the first step to a career in research, environmental protection, health care, or education.
Our biology program will provide you the opportunity to increase your knowledge related to structures and processes common to living systems. You can hone your research skills in the laboratory and through fieldwork. The program will help prepare you for success in graduate or professional studies, secondary education careers or laboratory and field research.
Gain a broad scientific background in biology, chemistry, and physics with a focus on water quality and safety.
Prepare for your future career as a biochemist, or for advanced studies in a variety of science-related professions.
Gain knowledge in an array of science classes to prepare for your career in Elementary or Middle school classroom instruction.
As part of the University's commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home, Professors Andrew Domzalski and Veronica Riha led the planting of pollinator plants near the Grotto in front of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent. Joining them in this sustainability effort were students Maria Evola (U of Alabama), Caroline Farwell, Cortez Cunningham, and Cobey Hall, along with Sr. Janet Stankowski, and Don DiNatale, facility manager for the Felician Sisters.
Veronica Riha, professor of biology, is raising butterflies with students in the Adult Autism Program. She's pictured here with the students during a lesson about butterflies and other insects. We are raising butterflies together. This project is part of the Catholic Climate Covenant grant to the University, and it also is a great way for Riha to share our Franciscan value of reverence for creation with the students.
Ph.D. Wayne State University
M.S. Oakland University
B.S. Oakland University
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Franciscan Center S217-L
Veronica Riha is a professor of Biology. She joined the Faculty of Madonna University in 2002. She teaches General Biology, Microbiology, Ecology and Special Topics. She is also involved in Study Abroad programs in Biology and loves to provide experiential learning to students. She has traveled with students to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Costa Rica, Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. Veronica is also a proponent of service-learning not only in her classes on campus but also as part of Study Abroad programs.
M.D. Faculté de Médecine de Sousse/ Tunisia
M.S.N. Texas Tech University School of Nursing
B.S.N. Lubbock Christian University
M.S.N. Eastern Michigan University
D.N.P. Madonna University
B.S.N. Madonna University
Ph.D. Michigan State University
M.S. University of Michigan
B.S. Wayne State University
