BIO 195ST: Art and Biology

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

Catalog

Special Topic: Seeing Nature: the Role of Visual Art in Biological Research. Also listed as ENV-195. This course explores similarities between the processes of making art and conducting biological research. Through lectures, discussions, in-class projects, and out-of-class writing and art-making assignments, students will consider the role of visual arts in the history of the field of biology as well as currently. Prior artistic experience is not expected. Prerequisite: BIO-150.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #99085-BIO-195-01	Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Noyce Science Ctr 1612 (Lecture)	Noyce Science Ctr 1612	Idelle A. Cooper
01 notes: Cross-list ENV-195-01. Writing intensive. Faculty will give substantial oral and/or written feedback to students on writing assignments and provide students with opportunities to apply that feedback to future assignments or revisions. At least 50% of the final grade is based on graded writing assignments.