Department of natural sciences
In LTU’s Department of Natural Sciences, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle real-world problems in multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art laboratories. Your challenging courses will provide you a rich and solid background in both the physical and biological sciences. With a wide range of options available, you have the flexibility to tailor your course of study to fit your interests and plans. Extensive hands-on learning experiences, including co-op and internship opportunities, can prepare you to compete with the best to succeed in the career of your dreams.
IN THE NEWS
Natural Sciences Students Present Research at Central Regional American Chemical Society Meeting
Newly graduated LTU students Natalia Porcek (Molecular and Cell Biology 2012) and Justin Vail (Chemical Biology 2012) presented senior project research conducted under the supervision of Dr. Shannon Timmons at the Central Regional American Chemical Society meeting in Dearborn, MI. Natalia’s project involv...
Jan 30
How Sugar and Rat Poison Can Save Lives
As part of the Quest (http://ltu.edu/arts_sciences/quest.asp) program, Assistant Professor Shannon Timmons and her students attach sugars to complex molecules produced in nature to create new life-saving drugs to treat illnesses, such as cancer and bacterial infections. Using warfarin, a commonly prescribed anticoagula...
Jan 11
