What is bio.fsu.edu, the FSU Department of Biological Science Website?

bio.fsu.edu is the official website of Florida State University's Department of Biological Science. It serves prospective and current students, faculty, researchers, and visitors who need information on degree programs, faculty research, departmental directories, or contact details. The site describes the department's approach as treating biology as a unified field, examined across levels of organization from molecular to ecosystem.

What the site covers

The main navigation reflects the department's core functions:

• Undergraduate Studies – majors and tracks, academic maps, advising, handbook, scholarships, undergraduate research, and teaching opportunities
• Graduate Program – general information, contacts, handbook, and graduate student directory
• Faculty and Research – faculty and emeritus directories, research interests, a research showcase, and research facilities
• Postdoctoral Program – postdoctoral associates directory and related resources
• Directories and Information – faculty, staff, courtesy faculty, advising, postdoc, graduate student, and social media directories, plus email aliases, phone/email directory, campus map, and a resource guide
• Seminars and Events and Related and Outreach Programs

Undergraduate majors listed

The undergraduate section names four majors, each with general information, a description of the major, and an academic map:

Course descriptions are available through the university bulletin, and the site also links to an FAQ and online resources.

Featured programs and pages

• Biology in London Program – a study-away opportunity highlighted on the main page
• KING Life Sciences Building – information about the department's home building, including a King Building Art page
• Biology in Action! and National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week – featured news and events
• Open Faculty Positions – current openings for prospective faculty

Who it is for

• Prospective students can review majors, tracks, and academic maps before applying through the FSU Admissions Portal.
• Current students can find advising contacts, the undergraduate and graduate handbooks, scholarship information, and research or job opportunities.
• Researchers and job seekers can browse faculty research interests, facilities, the postdoctoral program, and open positions.
• Visitors and media can use the departmental directories, contact information, and campus map, or reach the department through the "Inquire About The Department" and "Request Information" links.

The site also accepts donations to the department and lists the Sheila B. Lutz Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. Ralph W. Yerger Lectureship as named funds.