![Gilian Letson '21 does research in the lab](/academics/biology/media/letson-gillian-21-800-600.jpg)
Biology is a diverse area of study that requires a strong foundation in mathematics,
chemistry, and physics. You'll start with introductory courses in four main areas
to gain that foundation: evolution/ecology, organisms, system interactions, and cell
& molecular biology.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research
experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers. You can then specialize
in areas like cell biology, evolutionary biology, wildlife, botany, or many other
fields, as you hone your interests.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers.
![Gilian Letson '21 does research in the lab](/academics/biology/media/letson-gillian-21-800-600.jpg)
Biology is a diverse area of study that requires a strong foundation in mathematics,
chemistry, and physics. You'll start with introductory courses in four main areas
to gain that foundation: evolution/ecology, organisms, system interactions, and cell
& molecular biology.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research
experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers. You can then specialize
in areas like cell biology, evolutionary biology, wildlife, botany, or many other
fields, as you hone your interests.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers.
![Gilian Letson '21 does research in the lab](/academics/biology/media/letson-gillian-21-800-600.jpg)
Biology is a diverse area of study that requires a strong foundation in mathematics,
chemistry, and physics. You'll start with introductory courses in four main areas
to gain that foundation: evolution/ecology, organisms, system interactions, and cell
& molecular biology.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research
experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers. You can then specialize
in areas like cell biology, evolutionary biology, wildlife, botany, or many other
fields, as you hone your interests.
You'll be introduced to the lab right away, and then focus on course-based research experiences, with the opportunity to co-author published papers.
Summer Online Course
This course focuses primarily on the impact of ten human infectious diseases that have changed the world. Each disease is analyzed from five distinct perspectives: Clinical, Historical, Economic, Artistic, and Public Health. We also discuss genomics aspects of the infective organisms and of their human hosts.
Click here to learn more.
![photo of students conducting research in the lab](/academics/biochemistry/media/Biology-Lab-012_800_600.jpg)
Summer Online Course
This course focuses primarily on the impact of ten human infectious diseases that have changed the world. Each disease is analyzed from five distinct perspectives: Clinical, Historical, Economic, Artistic, and Public Health. We also discuss genomics aspects of the infective organisms and of their human hosts.
Click here to learn more.
![/academics/biochemistry/media/Biology-Lab-012_800_600.jpg](/academics/biochemistry/media/Biology-Lab-012_800_600.jpg)
Summer Online Course
This course focuses primarily on the impact of ten human infectious diseases that have changed the world. Each disease is analyzed from five distinct perspectives: Clinical, Historical, Economic, Artistic, and Public Health. We also discuss genomics aspects of the infective organisms and of their human hosts.
Click here to learn more.
![photo of students conducting research in the lab](/academics/biochemistry/media/Biology-Lab-012_800_600.jpg)
Summer Online Course
This course focuses primarily on the impact of ten human infectious diseases that have changed the world. Each disease is analyzed from five distinct perspectives: Clinical, Historical, Economic, Artistic, and Public Health. We also discuss genomics aspects of the infective organisms and of their human hosts.
Click here to learn more.
![photo of students conducting research in the lab](/academics/biochemistry/media/Biology-Lab-012_800_600.jpg)
Why Study Biology at Juniata?
People with biological training work on the front lines to characterize and solve problems. What molecular genetics and biology do you need to know to disrupt the way a virus is working? What do we do when climate changes cause increased temperatures and ocean levels and disrupt whole ecosystems? Juniata has graduates out there right now answering these questions.
Why Study Biology at Juniata?
People with biological training work on the front lines to characterize and solve problems. What molecular genetics and biology do you need to know to disrupt the way a virus is working? What do we do when climate changes cause increased temperatures and ocean levels and disrupt whole ecosystems? Juniata has graduates out there right now answering these questions.
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von Liebig Center for Science
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von Liebig Center for Science
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von Liebig Center for Science
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von Liebig Center for Science
Brumbaugh Academic Center
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Brumbaugh Academic Center
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Brumbaugh Academic Center
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Brumbaugh Academic Center
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Raystown Field Station
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Raystown Field Station
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Raystown Field Station
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Raystown Field Station
Study Abroad
Studying abroad provides a valuable perspective of global Biology and field opportunities that may not be available at Juniata. Destinations include: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Northern Ireland, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands.
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