Biology
Program Information
Professors: Fraser, Girdler (Chair, W,S), Langeland, Moore (Chair F), Salinas, A. Wollenberg, M. Wollenberg
The mission of our department and curriculum is to educate students in the field of biology and within the context of a Kalamazoo College liberal arts education. Through our courses, research collaborations, and advising we help each of our students become an intrinsically motivated, self-directed learner who enjoys a biologist's keen awareness of the natural world. Specifically, we foster development of the following attributes in our biology majors: 1) knowledge of the diversity of living organisms and levels - from molecules to ecosystems - at which those organisms can be studied; 2) understanding of how organisms are affected by their evolutionary and developmental trajectories and how these are influenced by environmental contingency; 3) ability to discover new biological knowledge and then communicate it effectively to others; and 4) curiosity about and empathy toward our shared environment.
Biology Department News
Professor’s Project Promotes Pollinators, Begets Buzz

Grant Empowers Alzheimer’s Research at K

Endowed Chairs Reflect K’s Continued Teaching Excellence

Career Exploration Takes K Students to Windy City

Grant to Foster Inclusive Science, Math Programs

2018 Senior Awards Ceremony Honors Students

Environmental Education Seeded with Grant Support

Student Named a YWCA Young Achiever

Events Offer Students Opportunities in the Sciences

Theatre Arts Professor Menta Receives Lux Esto Award
