Biology at Luther College

Biology is the scientific study of living systems. The discipline ranges from studying the structure of biomolecules to the interactions of species with their environment. Fourteen individuals currently teach in the department, recruited with expertise across a broad range of subdisciplines, in order to ensure that Luther students have the opportunity to study biology at all levels. Courses are taught from an evolutionary perspective, which explains both the unity and diversity of life.

The biology major is designed to be flexible in meeting the needs and interests of our students. Students are introduced to the broad discipline of biology in our two-semester introductory course, entitled Principles of Biology. Beyond that students are encouraged to select courses across the breadth of the discipline, fro molecular/cellular to a systemic to organismic to ecological aspects. Supplementing the biology courses is a year of general chemistry and two courses from supporting disciplines. Students are encouraged to seek undergraduate research opportunities and internship experience in addition to their coursework to better prepare them for their future career.

 

Revised June 2008