The academic work of students and faculty in the Colgate University biology department is supported by robust facilities and resources that enable cutting-edge research and innovative teaching and learning.
Extensive collections include regional plants and insects utilized in biology faculty and student research.
With roughly 1,000 diverse live plants, the greenhouse is a living classroom and research facility.
The collections in Cooley Science Library support advanced research in the natural sciences.
Laboratory Research Equipment
Most courses in the biology department include a laboratory component. With the ample lab space, which allows many classes to have dedicated lab space for the semester, intensive laboratory experiences over the span of multiple weeks are possible.
Both teaching labs and laboratories dedicated to faculty members’ research projects have access to state-of-the-art equipment, allowing faculty and student researchers to push the boundaries in the exploration of many fields within biology.