The Biology program at St. Edward's fundamental principles of biology at every level of biological organization, from genes to cells and organ systems to even ecosystems. In addition to the core courses, students will have the opportunity to participate in student-faculty research through courses and summer research programs with the goal of producing and presenting professional-level work. All curricula in the Biological Sciences are founded upon evolutionary theory, which provides opportunities for testing of hypotheses that strengthen our understanding of the processes that account for the diversity of life on earth.