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"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."    Genesis 1:1

"He is before all things, and in him all things hold together."    Colossians 1:17

The Department of Biology bases its approach to biology on the Biblical view of God as creator and sustainer of the universe, introducing biology majors and other students to the concepts of biology and helping them to discover and interpret the characteristics of nature as part of God's creation.

Courses, collaborative research experiences with faculty and internship opportunities are designed to introduce students to biological principles at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population and ecosystem levels and to allow students to experience and understand the processes, applications and limitations of biology as a scientific endeavor. Emphasis is placed on integrating biology with a Biblical worldview in a way that encourages service to Christ and His Kingdom.

The Department of Biology is located on two floors of Armerding Hall. Facilities include a greenhouse, five large instructional laboratories, a molecular genetics laboratory including a DNA sequencer, a bioinformatics facility, a well-equipped ecology lab, and several other laboratories used by students and faculty for collaborative research projects. In addition to the usual undergraduate instructional laboratory equipment, several PCR cyclers and a fluorescent microscope are available for classes and research. The Wheaton College Science Station in South Dakota provides an excellent Science Station setting for summer instruction. A marine biology class includes a field trip to a field station in Belize.

Biology Department
Armerding Hall
Dr. Fred Van Dyke, Chair
Phone: 630-752-5008
E-mail: biology@wheaton.edu