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253.535.7561 www.plu.edu/biology/ biology@plu.edu Matthew J. Smith, Ph.D., Chair To learn biology is more than to learn facts: it is to learn how to ask and answer questions, how to develop strategies that might be employed to obtain answers, and how to recognize and evaluate the answers that emerge. The department is, therefore, dedicated to encouraging students to learn science in the only way that it can be effectively made a part of their thinking: to independently question it, probe it

compounds, and that supports their educational goals, whether toward graduate study, the medical and health professions, biotechnology, forensic science, education, business, or as a complement to other studies. For good reason, chemistry is often called “the central science.” The Department of Chemistry’s courses, curriculum, faculty, and facilities are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the department offers ACS certified degrees. Students get hands-on experience using sophisticated

Computer Science Learning OutcomesEffective January 2019Learning OutcomesOur learning outcomes are statements that describe skills that we expect to enable our student to attain by the time of graduation. An ability to apply mathematics to solving computing problems. An ability to critically analyze a problem and to design, implement, and evaluate a computing solution that meets requirements. An ability to work effectively in small groups on medium scale computing projects. An ability to

Earth Science Capstones 2020 Exploring the topography of Mount Rainier and its impact on the transport of debris to the supraglacial system Logan Black In this study I will be looking at the effects of topography within a glacier’s rock-shed on the transport of debris from surrounding glacial features to the glacier surface. The glaciers targeted for this research were Emmons, Frying Pan, Nisqually, and South Tahoma Glaciers. Debris that gets transported to the glacier surface has the ability

Political Science Learning ObjectivesRevised 12/18/18 Learning Objectives100 Level200 Level300 Level400 Level Substantive knowledge in the Discipline.Define and describe the basic political processes and institutions of government including definitions of politics.Apply the central concepts to the role of various actors including citizens, interest groups, political parties, and politicians within political systems.Apply the central theories and concepts in independent research.Convey

Minor in Political SciencePrerequisites, when required, are listed in the individual course descriptions. Prior consultation with the instructor of any advanced course is invited. Students wishing to pursue a major or minor in political science are requested to declare the major or minor with the department chair as soon as possible. All political science courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.Minor Minimum of 20 semester hours, including POLS 151 Minor programs should be

2024 Science Fair RegistrationREGISTER BEFORE YOU START YOUR PROJECT9-12 students may not be eligible for the International fair without registration prior to starting projects. We are asking you to register as early as possible so that the required forms can be completed before you begin your project. When you submit your registration record you will immediately receive a link to the basic forms by email. All Forms are available on the Forms page in the main menu. These forms are in place for

lives, now and in the future.” She is able to empathize with the challenges facing her patients with cerebral palsy as she too has the disorder. “Dr. Jan,” as her patients call her, has established several adapted sports programs and founded the Pediatric Neurology Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and 1 CP Place in Plano, Texas, where she currently practices. How did studying Biology at PLU help prepare you for medical school? The Biology and other science curriculum at PLU