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Biology

The Department of Biology at Whittier College offers courses designed to produce graduates with a strong background in the organization and complexity of living systems, hypothesis testing and experimental design, and oral and written presentation of data.

Our biology students understand that the best way to use science is to do science - not just learn about science. Students carry out science at all levels, as virtually all of our courses have a mandatory laboratory component. We also take advantage of our local environment, using the nearby San Gabriel Mountains, the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, and the Pacific coast as areas for field studies.

As a result, our students are prepared for a variety of careers - within educational systems or institutions, as capable researchers, within the health professions, or in the business world.

Contact
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Stauffer Science Building, 4th Floor
562.907.4240
562.698.4905 (fax)

Department News

Monday, Apr 15
URSCA Highlights Whittier Undergraduate Research

More than 70 Whittier College students participated in the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Arts (URSCA) Presentation Day. This year presenters represented more than a... More

Monday, Apr 15
2013 Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Poets

Dozens of Whittier College students were bestowed with various honors from departments and college heads for their dedication to academics and service at the 2013 Spring Honors Convocation. Of... More

Friday, Apr 12
2013 Commencement Speaker Announced

Award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario will give the keynote address at Whittier College's 110th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. in Memorial Stadium on the Whittier College... More

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