Student Resources

Undergraduate teaching opportunities

The Department of Biology provides undergraduate students with several teaching opportunities.

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Biology Peer Instruction Program

Established in 2008, the Biology Peer Instruction Program has created a community of learners. Undergraduates gain a deeper understanding of biological concepts and master their communication and leadership skills.

Explore the Peer Instruction Program

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Human Anatomy Dissection Team

Each year, students with a passion to learn more about the human body can join the advanced human anatomy dissection team. Each member is assigned to assist with the teaching of one of the laboratory sections of the course.

Discover the Human Anatomy Dissection Team

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships

Undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) help in our laboratory courses, usually working directly with a graduate teaching assistant. Positions are available for BIOL 192, BIOL 251 and BIOL 395.

Learn about Teaching Assistantships

Undergraduate research opportunities

Explore research projects, learn about how to earn research credit and find out how to get involved in the Department of Biology.

How to get started

Research projects

Earning research credit

Biology Help Center

The Biology Help Center is located in the Sarah H. Fleischmann Building, room 204. There are no appointments necessary, just walk in and get help from student assistants who have experience with BIOL courses.