Department of

Biology


Biology is not a spectator sport. At Beloit you’ll do more than learn about biology—you’ll do what biologists do.

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Biology

Build scientific creativity. Design experiments and answer real-world questions.

Biology students become engaged citizens of the world by applying biological principles and methods to real world problems.

Beloit biology students have many opportunities during their education to get their hands dirty, and after graduation, many alumni go on to careers that make an impact in the world around them.

Explore the possibilities

  • Clone a gene. Be the first person in the world to discover and publish its sequence.
  • Test water quality. Collect water samples from the Rock River Lagoon.
  • Make kimchi. Discover how well different recipes encourage fermentation.
  • Program a robot. Compare brains and computers.

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Read more about biology degree requirements and course offerings.

Do you want more information about studying Biology at Beloit? Contact Professor Amy Briggs, Chair of
the Department of Biology.

Anatomy and Art
IN THE CLASSROOM

Anatomy and Art

At Beloit College, learning anatomy is not just about memorizing body parts. Students in Helen Werner’s Anatomy class also learn anatomy through art. 

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UIC Pharmacy Info Session

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ORNL researcher and Beloit College alumnus Peter Fuhr’79 has been at the forefront pioneering work in deploying sensing systems in ways that vary from satellites to drones to the human body.

Taking sensing technology to the next frontier

Peter Fuhr’79, Oak Ridge National Labs researcher, has revolutionized sensor technology with innovations spanning satellites, natural disaster response, and biological applications. His practical yet creative approach continues to…

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