Biology
Learn biology by doing it—generate hypotheses, design studies, and collect data in the lab and field.
As a Lewis & Clark biology major, you will do biology: you will generate hypotheses, design studies, collect data in the lab and the field, analyze and interpret them, and communicate your findings through talks, posters, and papers. We think this is the best possible training for a career in biology and the best way to become a scientifically literate citizen. Our curriculum embraces all of biology, from molecules to ecosystems, and draws on other fields, like chemistry, mathematics, and psychology. Students and faculty work together, both inside and outside of class. You will learn to write grants, read scientific literature critically, reason quantitatively, and work in teams. Diverse natural environments provide abundant opportunities for fieldwork. You will have access to cutting-edge tools in microscopy, physiology, computational biology, and molecular biology. Those interested in health careers benefit from our proximity to Oregon Health and Science University.
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25More about WhitneyMy favorite class so far has been Biological Core Concepts: Systems. I love the way it expanded how I view the world around me and helped solidify my passion for biology.
Sofia Reeves BA ’23More about SofiaMy favorite class is Evolution because I learned something fascinating and new every day in that class.
