Teaches a full load of undergraduate courses (approximately 18-24 credit hours/year) in areas such as zoology, ecology, wildlife conservation, ornithology, herpetology, entomology, vertebrate and/or invertebrate zoology, and other subjects aligned with departmental needs and faculty expertise and within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.