Biology Faculty

Heath W. Garris
Assistant Professor of Biology
On faculty since 2016

Timothy D. Morris
Professor of Biology
Dean of Sciences
On faculty since 1995

Richard W. Nelson
Professor of Biology
Department Chair
On faculty since 2006

706.419.1257
richard.nelson@covenant.edu

VIEWpoints with Prof. Heath Garris

How Should the Church Respond to Climate Change?

Listen to Dr. Heath Garris, assistant professor of biology, discuss the science and politics of climate change and how the church can respond to the challenges of this potentially divisive issue.

Faith Manning

How Is Covenant Equipping You For Post-graduate Studies?

"Covenant is currently preparing me to enter an accelerated Nursing program. The rigorous courses are allowing me to become equipped to make sure nursing school is a breeze for me."
- biology major Faith Manning '21

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Biology minor

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Music minor

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