Georgian Court University’s Lakewood campus will operate virtually on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and Monday, February 23, 2026. All university offices, including the library, will operate virtually. Classes will continue online to the extent possible. Students should consult Blackboard Learn for specific course information.

All student vehicles must be removed from Lots D, E, and F and moved to the designated parking areas in Lot A before 11:00 pm Saturday February 21, 2026. Please refer to the signs posted in the residence halls for additional details.

For in-person classes not held on the Lakewood campus, GCU classes will follow the closure or cancellation decisions of the host location.

Nursing faculty should contact Dean Wurmser regarding clinical attendance.

Raymond Hall Dining Room will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Café will be closed.

The Fitness Center will operate under normal hours.

Department of Biology

From molecules to ecosystems, biology is at the forefront of understanding and enhancing our world. The Department of Biology at Georgian Court University brings learning about this discipline to life in a hands-on, relevant way.

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Courses within the Department of Biology incorporate learning about biological organization, laboratory use, scientific writing, and independent research. You’ll work very closely with our top-notch team of faculty members to ensure that you grasp coursework and understand how it translates into real-world applications. Countless opportunities for service learning exist along the way, as do opportunities to apply the university’s signature Mercy core values.

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in medicine, health care, dentistry, physical therapy, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, environmental, and veterinary fields, to name a few. The foundations imparted here are a strong starting point, and our team is dedicated to ensuring its programs truly benefit each student.

Undergraduate Programs

GCU student using a microscope

Biology

Major | Minor
clinical lab sciences program

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Joint Degree with Rutgers School of Health
Medical Imaging Sciences major using an ultrasound

Medical Imaging/Sonography

Major
Pre-Professional Career Preparation

Pre-Professional Programs

Preparation for Medical Careers

Full-time Faculty​

Brunella Bowditch

Brunella Bowditch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology School of Arts, Sciences, and Education Jeffries Hall (202) bbowditch@georgian.edu 732-987-2377
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Carolyn Bergman

Carolyn A. Bergman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Chair of Biology School of Arts, Sciences, and Education Jeffries Hall (203) cbergman@georgian.edu 732-987-2372
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Jean Parry

Jean Parry, Ph.D.

Associate Professor School of Arts, Sciences, and Education Jeffries Hall (136) jparry@georgian.edu 732-987-2370
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Jessica Lisa

Jessica A. Lisa, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology School of Arts, Sciences, and Education Jeffries Hall jlisa@georgian.edu
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Mike Gross

Michael F. Gross, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology School of Arts, Sciences, and Education Jeffries Hall (112) mgross@georgian.edu 732-987-2373
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