Departments and Programs
Like many natural and mathematical sciences divisions at liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College has been actively addressing the growing trend towards interdisciplinarity. We envision:
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A curriculum that is both rigorously grounded in disciplinary fundamentals and intentional in its opportunities for interdisciplinary inquiry.
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Students who navigate the more disciplinary areas of the curriculum with a connectedness mindset and explore interdisciplinary fields mindful of disciplinary components.
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A faculty that thrives within a broad sense of belonging, one that carries substantial interdisciplinary expertise, actively seeks collaboration, and finds fulfillment both within and across departmental/disciplinary contexts.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics includes majors and concentrations in:
* Biology
* Biomedical Studies
* Biomolecular Science
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Environmental Science
* Mathematics
* Neuroscience
* Physics
* Psychology
* Statistics
Recently added classes in bioinformatics, biophysical chemistry and mathematical biology illustrate the college’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning.
