This web-page has been compiled by the Biology Department to provide you with information about our department. For information on the four types of Biology degrees or joint degrees in conjunction with other departments please refer to the page describing the current Programs being offered or the Undergraduate Calendar. For more specific program problems you should contact the Department Chair, Dr. J. E. Rutherford , the undergraduate advisor, Ms. Sheila McKee-Protopapas , or the professor in charge of a particular course. The faculty members in the department are very approachable and would be pleased to help you. Please refer to the Department Directory for office locations and telephone extensions.
Biology examines the form, function, and interaction of living things.
Biologists may dedicate their skills to the preservation of endangered species, study the sometimes troubled interaction between human and other forms of life, or work to further our theoretical understanding of life structures. Laurier's Biology program provides both an overview of the general field of Biology and an opportunity to specialize. Field work is a requirement for students in the Honours program and field trips are a feature of many Biology courses. Small class sizes, particularly in the senior years, mean that faculty can offer individual attention, and students have an opportunity to perfect their lab skills.