Diversify your biology studies

Your Wittenberg education integrates course work with practical experience in a liberal arts atmosphere. As a biology student you may combine classroom instruction with field studies, independent research projects, and internships. In some cases, students choose to participate in cooperative programs with schools such as Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Washington University, and Case Western Reserve University.

The strength of this program comes from the collaborative relationships between Wittenberg students and faculty. Faculty members teach their own laboratory courses and use this time with small groups of students in order to learn about each individual.

Through study and work in the lab, you will stay up-to-date with the latest trends in research and have the opportunity to participate in publishable research projects with faculty. This unique experience gives you an edge as you enter your career or graduate or professional school. Upon graduation from Wittenberg, you might pursue a medical profession, a graduate program, a teaching career, or another related career opportunity.

Degrees offered
B.A.: Biology
B.S.: Biology
Minor: Biology
B.A.: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
B.S.: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Minor: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Facilities
Facilities include teaching labs, constant-temperature rooms, animal facilities, a greenhouse, and a microcomputer laboratory.

Microscopy equipment:
scanning electron microscope linked to computer, transmission electron microscope, and light microscopes (bright field, phase with TV attachment, two-headed scopes for demonstration, fluorescence, dissecting).

Cell and molecular equipment:
polymerase chain reaction cycler, DNA electrophoresis units, protein sequencer, spectrophotometers linked to computer, centrifuges (preparative, micro, and ultra), incubators for cell culture, cell scanner.