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Course Descriptions https://www.plu.edu/biology/courses/

. Prerequisite: BIOL 226. (4) BIOL 354 : Natural History of Vertebrates A systematic survey of vertebrate diversity including fishes, amphibians, non-avian reptiles, and mammals. Coverage emphasizes phylogenetic relationships, evolutionary trends, natural history, and anatomy. Field trips and laboratory focus on observation and identification of local species. Prerequisite: BIOL 226. (4) BIOL 355 : Ornithology The study of birds inclusive of their anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and distribution

Earth Science & Environmental Studies https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/earth-science-environmental-studies/

that structure communities and their relationships to the earth’s ecosystem with special attention to the history of colonialism and capitalism. In ENVT 350: Environmental Methods of Investigation, students study and apply diverse disciplinary frameworks and methodologies toward an integrated understanding of the local Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed. Bachelor of Arts DegreeMajor in Earth Science 34 semester hours in the following earth science courses, plus 4 semester hours in supporting courses

Clubs and Organizations https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/campus-life/clubs-organizations/

and Organizations Active Minds Alpha Psi Omega – Theatre Alpha Upsilon Sigma – English Anime Club Asian & Pacific Islanders Student Association (APISA) Banned Books Club Beta Alpha Psi – Accounting and Finance Beta Gamma Sigma – Business Biology Club Black Student Union Burlesque CathoLUTES Chemistry Club Clay Crows Club Keithley CWMEA (Collegiate Washington Music Educators Association) Dance Club Delta Iota Chi – Nursing Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gamer’s Guild Garden Club Geo Club

Alumni Profile: Superhero, secret agent, zookeeper? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/alumni-profile-superhero-secret-agent-zookeeper/

Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/forsyth-wins-two-national-titles-at-ncaa-championships/

’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/national-guard-member-and-nursing-major-prioritizes-service-to-his-community/

POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

PLU Biology professor nationally recognized https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-biology-professor-nationally-recognized/

language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-student-continues-internship-despite-pandemic/

in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Q&A with RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/qa-with-rha-president-hezekiah-goodwin-22/

Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Q&A with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/qa-with-student-athlete-advisory-committee/

Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024