Department Policies
The following documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Reader.
Animal Use Policy: Why we use animals in teaching biology.
Citing Scientific Information: How to cite sources in scientific writing.
Effective Scientific Writing: Tips for organizing and structuring effective scientific writing.
Graduate School Information: A FAQ for applying to Master’s and PhD programs in Biology.
Honesty in Science: Policies and penalties for academic dishonesty, and tips for avoiding errors.
Independent Study: A research project designed by a student in consultation with a faculty member.
Petitioning the Biology Department: General guidelines for submitting a petition to waive departmental requirements
Transferring credit or substituting a course: A description of the materials you will need to assemble and submit to obtain a waiver or apply transfer credits to fulfill Biology course requirements.
Writing a Senior Thesis: Guidelines for proposing and carrying out a year-long senior research thesis.
Marine biology students tour the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology with Jule Schultz, Master’s candidate and LC bio alum (2001)
Biology is located in room 210 of Biology-Psychology on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 53
email biology@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7511
fax 503-768-7658
Chair Greta Binford
Biology
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 53
Portland OR 97219