LIFE Biology

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Our Mission

Engage students in meaningful, hands-on biology education

Our Approach

Inquiry-driven learning, real-world relevance, and an inclusive community.

Our Impact

Preparing thoughtful, curious, and skilled students for what’s next.

Our Courses

Credits: 4

Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

Must enroll in Lecture & Lab concurrently

Course Description:

Credits: 4

Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

Must enroll in Lecture & Lab concurrently

Course Description:

Credits: 2

Offered: Fall

Course Description:

Credits: 3
Offered: Spring
Course Description:

Credits: 2

Offered: Spring

Course Description:

Credits: 3

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Course Description:

Credits: 2

Offered: Fall, Spring

Course Description:

Credits: 3

Offered: Fall, Summer

Course Description:

Credits: 2

Offered: Fall

Course Description:

Credits: 3

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Course Description:

Our Faculty

LIFE courses are taught by faculty from multiple departments across Colorado State University.

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DeeDee Wright

Co-Director
deedee.wright@colostate.edu

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Kim Hoke

Co-Director
Kim.Hoke@colostate.edu

Ren Hellmuth

Lab Coordinator
lauren.hellmuth@colostate.edu

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Erik Arthun

LIFE 102, LIFE 103, LIFE 162
Erik.Arthun@colostate.edu

Heather Blackburn

LIFE 103
Heather.Blackburn@colostate.edu

Randy Boone

LIFE 320
Randy.Boone@colostate.edu

Jennifer Boyd

LIFE 320
Jennifer.Boyd@colostate.edu