NEW: Information on a two year Mellon Foundation Post-doctoral fellowship

Information on a tenure-track position in Cell Biology

About the Biology Department

Faculty and Staff

Curriculum
Biology & geology courses and requirements for the biology major.

Undergraduate Research Program

Departmental Facilities

Current Version of the Biology Major's Handbook

Electronic Resources Created by Biology Faculty

Biology Department Contacts

Information on Graduate School and Summer Research

Graduating seniors survey

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

"Chemical Hygiene Plan" (CHP)

Biology Department Safety Manual

Related Programs:

Biochemistry
Biological Psychology
Environmental Studies
Premedical/Predental

 

Page last modified: 2 February 2010

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Students from Prof. William Sobczak's aquatic biology class along with others from introductory biology and animal physiology on a field trip to the Harvard Forest Long-Term Ecological Research Site in Petersham, MA at the end of October. photo by KN Prestwich

Announcements, Information and News:

  • Senior Ema Blumhagen was awarded a grant of $3,750 by the Jurassic Foundation to 3D laser scan fossil birds and dinosaurs at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing, China, this March. Ema is a directed research student with Professor Leon Claessens.
  • Professor Bertin and ENVS student Renee Harkins interviewed on Channel 3 about Holy Cross vegetable gardens. View the video.
  • Welcome to our visiting professor. Dr. Jodi Rymer will be teaching full time in the department this year.
  • The alumni, students, staff and faculty of the Department are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emerita Susan Berman on April 1. Please follow this link to read more about the life of our deeply loved and respected friend, colleague and mentor.