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  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Two PLU students spend the summer reading the stars Did you know that PLU has an observatory ? See how students and professors spent this summer learning about the stars. “Capturing astronomy images is rewarding but can be challenging,” said professor of physics Katrina Hay. “It requires long exposures or stacked images, focusing in… September 5, 2023 AcademicsCurrent StudentsResearchSeekerStudent/Faculty Research

  • Biology Courses Take the following two introductory courses: BIOL 225: Molecules, Cells and Organisms BIOL 226: Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology You might also consider taking some of the

    , Diversity and Ecology You might also consider taking some of the following upper division courses: BIOL 330: Genetics BIOL 341: Developmental Biology BIOL 342: Microbiology BIOL 352: Comparative Anatomy BIOL 357: Histology BIOL 442: Cell Biology BIOL 453: Mammalian Physiology Often dental schools require you to take a course in microbiology, anatomy and/or physiology. Please make sure you look at the requirements of individual schools.Physics Courses PLU has two introductory physics series. Students

  • The pre-professional program at PLU is a course of study (not a major) that prepares you for admission into a professional school or training program following your undergraduate study.

    range of scientific disciplines. The diversity of courses in the seven departments in the division provides you with broad coverage of the biology, chemistry, and physics courses that you will need for your pre-professional preparation, as well as the supporting courses in mathematics and computer science that will be required. Great Faculty As a student at PLU, you have frequent, direct interaction with the faculty. Although a few introductory-level science courses may have as many as 150 students

  • Biology Courses Take the following two introductory courses: BIOL 225: Molecules, Cells and Organisms BIOL 226: Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology You might also consider taking some of the

    , Diversity and Ecology You might also consider taking some of the following upper division courses: BIOL 330: Genetics BIOL 341: Developmental Biology BIOL 342: Microbiology BIOL 352: Comparative Anatomy BIOL 357: Histology BIOL 442: Cell Biology BIOL 453: Mammalian Physiology Often dental schools require you to take a course in microbiology, anatomy and/or physiology. Please make sure you look at the requirements of individual schools.Physics Courses PLU has two introductory physics series. Students

  • The pre-professional program at PLU is a course of study (not a major) that prepares you for admission into a professional school or training program following your undergraduate study.

    range of scientific disciplines. The diversity of courses in the seven departments in the division provides you with broad coverage of the biology, chemistry, and physics courses that you will need for your pre-professional preparation, as well as the supporting courses in mathematics and computer science that will be required. Great Faculty As a student at PLU, you have frequent, direct interaction with the faculty. Although a few introductory-level science courses may have as many as 150 students

  • Engineering (ENGR) & Physics (PHYS) Courses ENGR 131: Introduction to Engineering An introduction to the engineering profession and development of basic skills important to the profession; including, problem solving, engineering design, graphics, use of computers, computer programming, engineering economics, and ethics in engineering. Prerequisite: completion of college-preparatory mathematics. (2) ENGR 240: Engineering Statics Engineering statics using vector algebra; equilibrium of rigid

  • The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long , ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long…

    department and Bret Underwood from Physics. The conversation, moderated by philosopher Keith Cooper will ask which questions are the important ones – in discerning vocation, in understanding the intersection between personal passion (your deep gladness) and the needs of the world around us (the world’s great hunger), and in life. The conversation is sure to be lively! Read Previous Paid summer school program in radiochemistry at OSU. Apps due Apr 20th! Read Next Two Lutes fundraising for ACS U.N. Climate

  • The Bachelor of Arts degree is the minimum preparation appropriate for the field and is best combined with other degree programs, such as a second major or a minor.

    program. The department strongly recommends that all students complete MATH 140 or higher before enrolling in 300-level and higher courses in earth science. The department also strongly encourages students to complete the Chemistry and Physics requirements as early as possible. Students should also note that upper-division courses are offered on a two-year cycle. Early declaration of a major or minor in earth science will facilitate development of individual programs and avoid scheduling conflicts

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU Psychology student/faculty collaboration Amber Matteson, PLU Senior Psychology, Physics Double Major and Psi Chi Vice President recently taught herself the R statistics program while serving as a Teaching Apprentice to help PLU Psychology learn R better. This January, she was the sole instructor for a three-part workshop that… January 31, 2020

  • Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) is a summer program run by the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and Undergraduate Research Program, and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF CHE-1950904). The CEBR Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program supports a select group of undergraduates, community…

    students gain research experience in nationally recognized labs, prepare for graduate school, network with peers and research professionals, receive mentoring from top faculty, create potentially publishable work, receive a competitive stipend and restitution for travel and housing, and may be eligible to receive academic credit and attend professional conferences. Research projects within CEBR labs cover a broad range of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, materials science & engineering, and