The Department of Biological Sciences of The George Washington University offers research and study on a broad range of biological topics, from the molecular level to the organismal and ecosystem levels and on organisms covering a broad spectrum of taxonomic diversity. Degree work includes courses in genetics, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, and botany. In the 1930's-50's course of study in geology, zoology, and psychology were also part of Biological Sciences. Dr. Donnell B. Young was the chair of the department from 1933-53, and served as assistant dean of the Junior College in Columbian College from 1939-44 in charge of science and premedical curricula. Dr. Edith Mortensen, is another prominent person in the history of the department, serving as a professor of zoology from 1936-72. N.B. This history note was written in 2005
From the description of Biological Sciences Department records, 1937-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 657643272
