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Biology encompasses areas ranging from molecular biology to ecology. This breadth of inquiry is reflected in our curriculum and in faculty and student research. Our joint missions of teaching and research strongly complement each other and provide an educational experience of very high quality.

Mission & Vision Statements

Our mission is to provide an outstanding learning environment that integrates education, scholarship, and service to actively engage students in the biological sciences and to foster their development as lifelong learners.

Field Courses, Summer 2008


Biol 417a Ecological Methods
This research methods course supports and 
is integrated with the Reptile Ecology research course.


Biol 417b Research in Reptile Ecology 
The 3 primary subject species: 
Gambelia wislizenii, Aspidoscelis tigris, 
Phrynosoma platyrhinos


3 weeks in the Great Basin Desert,
Courses scheduled June 18 - July 30, 2008
6 credits for each class
For more information: Roger.Anderson@wwu.edu &
http://fire.biol.wwu.edu/anderson/index.html

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The following Wetland Courses are offered through Western Washington University Summer Session 2008

BIOL 445G – Wetland Identification and Delineation

One-week short course
23-27 June; M-F; 8-5; 4-credits

BIOL 445O – Wetland Characterization and Assessment: Tools & Tricks of the Trade

One-week short course
7-11 July; M-F; 8-5; 4-credits