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Department of Biology

Denison’s 350 acre Biological Reserve is home to a variety of plants and animals native to Ohio. Students conduct research projects at the BioReserve in several biology courses. Here a white tail deer crosses a trail. Photo by Dr. Andrew Stoehr.

Denison's Department of Biology gives students a broad exposure to and understanding of the natural world, and provides a solid preparation for graduate and professional schools. Our graduates pursue successful careers in education, research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical and nutritional fields, forest and park services, and conservation.

Information for Majors and Minors

Graduation Requirements [pdf]

300-Level Courses, Spring 2013 [pdf]

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Employment

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

The biology department routinely employs students to assist in preparing for or cleaning up labs, work as teaching assistants or office assistants, or work in the greenhouse. All jobs are posted on-line at the Student Employment website hosted by the Financial Aid Office. Typically the biology department hires at the start of each semester, so check the website in August and January, as well as at other times.

FACULTY SEARCH

Current Job Opportunities.

News

"This Amazing Place is My Classroom"

February 20, 2013
Alison Smith, Biology major
Wildlife Management Studies, Tanzania

http://www.fieldstudies.org/blog/?p=1453

Art Magnified

Rachel Laughlin ’14 combined biology and photography to create stunning images featuring scenes from under the microscope.

- TheDEN

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2012 Presidential Medalists
Including our own Jessica Wilson '12!
Presidential Medalists (4/16/12)

2012 Distinguished Leadership Awards were announced.
Congratulations to 3 Biology majors Elizabeth Emhardt, Becky Fink & Jessica Wilson!

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Department Awards 2011-2012
Fellows: Clare Meernik, Emily Miller, Hallie Singer, Vera Staley, Rachel Stevenson, Jessica Wilson

Academic Excellence: Kevin D'Rummo, Elizabeth Emhardt, Matt Lipner, Mark Magnus, Lin Mu, Saira Tekelenberg

Margaret Ann Watkin: Arron Cole, Annie Harmon, Katherine Ireland, Skyler Jordan, Bethany Klett, Leean Kuehn, Kelsey Lecerf

Research: Kayla Ako-Asare, Luke Avery, Anna Boudoures, Anthony Burger, Kelly Folkers, Mark Magnus, Megan Ramsay, Eric Stachura, Rachel Warwar

Outstanding Service: Kayla Ako-Asare, Luke Avery, Tom Bilbo, Becky Fink, Kelly Folkers, Megan Ramsay, Yan Zhang

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2011-2012
Lina Yoo is granted tenure~Read more @TheDEN
Cell intel (4/11/12)

Research trip to the Bahamas!
How to catch an iguana
Bahamas Research Trip (5/11)

2010-2011
Sibylle Freiermuth '11, President's Medalist
Presidential Medalists (4/16/12)

Making peace on TheDEN
Making peace (3/31/11)

Denison's buzzards in the Dispatch
Denison's buzzards rule the roost 10/28/10

Biology students featured on TheDEN!
Making A Splash (10/14/10)
Water of Life (10/12/10)

Gateways

Department of Biology