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  • The word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning human, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science.

    Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to

  • ENTRANCE PRE-REQUISITES Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 60 Semester Credits (junior status by start of program – Fall entry only).

    ). Students are encouraged to take courses prior to program entry. Co-requisite courses must be fulfilled prior to program completion (spring of senior year). Math 124: Modern Elementary Mathematics II MUSI 341: Music for Classroom Teachers KINS 322: Physical Education in Elementary Education Elementary Education majors are required to take one Life Science (Biology) and one Physical Science (Chemistry, Geoscience, or Physics). At least one of these courses must have a Lab Science component. Click here to

  • I never thought I’d study abroad five times and graduate on time When Andy Guinn ’09 came to PLU, the extent of his international travels was a single trip to Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso, Texas. That trip was just one…

    working on a summer research project with his physics prof, getting a good work-study job, even co-captaining the nationally ranked ultimate Frisbee team. “When else would I have an opportunity like this?” he asks. Studying away wasn’t necessarily Andy’s intent when he arrived from Arvada, Colo., to study math and engineering. But he quickly learned PLU makes it easy for students to immerse themselves in another culture. There is a campus office dedicated solely for that purpose. There are

  • The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of…

    Associate Professor and Chair Heather Mathews receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service Read Next Physics Chair Bret Underwood receives 2023 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden

  • Most dental schools require that applicants take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Students usually take the exam in the spring of the junior year prior to admission.

    questions, 10 of which are word problems and 30 are computation problems. Note that physics is not covered on the DAT. In the future, a section may be added to assess critical thinking skills. The Test Specifications list the topic areas covered in each of the four tests and are located in the Examinee Guide at http://www.ada.org. You will receive an unofficial score on the day of the test.  In 3-4 weeks, your official score will to go to dental schools.  Dental schools selected to receive your DAT

  • Most dental schools require that applicants take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Students usually take the exam in the spring of the junior year prior to admission.

    questions, 10 of which are word problems and 30 are computation problems. Note that physics is not covered on the DAT. In the future, a section may be added to assess critical thinking skills. The Test Specifications list the topic areas covered in each of the four tests and are located in the Examinee Guide at http://www.ada.org. You will receive an unofficial score on the day of the test.  In 3-4 weeks, your official score will to go to dental schools.  Dental schools selected to receive your DAT

  • DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Undergraduate Internships Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2023 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE)…

    : CCI program (register here for both workshops) October 31, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST November 7, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST SULI program (register here for both workshops) November 2, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST December 5, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00pm EST SULI and CCI are managed by WDTS in the DOE Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts. Read Previous Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics Program Read Next Virtual Career Fair with the U.S

  • 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