Current journals in many areas of biology are available for use in the room. Biology students have access to a well-equipped Macintosh computing facility. A simillar computing lab with Windows based computers is available in room 170 Ecology. Primarily for instructional needs, priority in the computer centers is given to undergraduates working on course-related materials.
Students can use programs for word processing, graphing, drawing, or spreadsheets.
Students can also access the world wide web, many electronic databases and file servers around the world, as well as their own electronic mail service. Biological Sciences Greenhouse - Located on the St. Paul campus, the greenhouse is a teaching and research facility with standard bench space. Herbarium - The Herbarium contains more than 820,000 specimens of fungi, lichens, mosses, gymnosperms, and angiosperms collected mainly on the North American continent. Cedar Creek Natural History Area - Located within commuting distance of campus, Cedar Creek not only serves as the site of ecological and behavioral field research, but also provides unique opportunities for student projects and summer employment. General Biology Program - Located in P180 Kolthoff Hall on the Minneapolis campus, the General Biology Program administers beginning biology courses for most University students, serving approximately 3,200 students per year.