BIOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT & DEGREE PROGRAMS 2/16/66 Authorized granting the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. 3/14/68 (68-19) Approved the Master of Science in Biology graduate degree program. 11/12/70 (70-72) Approved the doctoral degree program in Biology. 6/13/73 (73-29) Approved major program in nursing leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. 6/22/77 (77-41) Approved the separation of the Biology & Health Sciences Department into two separate departments effective, 7/1/77. 6/25/03 (03-26) Approved appointment of Dr. Mary Jane Saunders, Director of the Biomedical and Health Institute, to the rank of Professor with tenure in the Biological, Envirnomental, and Geological Sciences Department.