Welcome to the Biology Department at St. Olaf!

Biology is the study of living organisms from their molecular makeup to their relationships with each other and with their abiotic, or non-living, environment. Biology majors at St. Olaf study plants, animals, microorganisms, and the underlying cellular and molecular principles that unify living systems, focusing on commonalities and differences among them. The Biology Department offers a variety of courses and experiences that enable students to learn fundamental biological principles and processes and prepare well for a range of careers. Comments or questions about Biology can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Kim Kandl, at kandl@stolaf.edu. We hope you enjoy browsing our site!

Good luck on exams!

 

Way to go Eric!

Eric Cole received the Midstates Consortium for Math and Science Janet Anderson Lecture Award.

posted 5.18.12

 

Work Study in Biology for Fall 2012

The biology department is now accepting applications for student work study positions in the biology department for Fall 2012!

posted 5.9.12

Phenology Walk
Join the Student Naturalists this SUNDAY, May 6th at 2:00 p.m. for a lovely walk around part of the Natural Lands: spring ephemerals are still blooming, bluebird chicks have been hatching, and we may soon be seeing ducklings on the pond! Meet us on the first floor of Regents by the Science Library!

posted 5.4.12

Come to the Salt Water Aquarium Open House!

posted 5.1.12

Join the new aquarium club

Learn how to take care of YOUR new marine aquarium! Contact Katherine Ulvestad or Dave Burton to learn more.

 

posted 4.26.12

Registration into biology courses

All requests submitted to the Waitlist for Fall Biology Courses google form are being reviewed. The biology faculty member who is responsible for teaching a course with a waitlist will be in touch with you regarding your status. Please allow them until mid next week to get in touch.

posted 4.26.12

Phenology Walk
Join the student naturalists for this week's phenology walk. Stay tuned for annoucements about the next walk.

 

 

 

 

posted 4.25.12

Nice job Dave!
On Thursday, April 19, Professor of Biology Dave Van Wylen '80 delivered a thoughtful spring Mellby Lecture to a crowded house in Tomson 280. The lecture was titled "Murmurings of the Heart" and will be available to watch online here soon.

 

 

posted 4.20.12

 

Winning bio shirt design by Kyle Cassling