昆虫和其他相关节肢动物是所有陆地生态系统的主要消费者。昆虫比其他所有动植物种类总和还多。从实际意义上讲，昆虫在食品，纤维资源的生产，加工和使用中与人类在各个层面上竞争，并且在世界许多地方构成对人类健康的主要威胁。对昆虫生物学的详细了解是制定合理，有效和可持续控制措施的先决条件。同样，了解这种控制措施的生态后果，特别是农药的使用，是法律和道德上的要求。生物学是生命科学。生物学研究涵盖分子，细胞和生理过程，进化多样性，生态关系和全球系统。生物学家研究从史前时代到今天活着的生物的生命，并模拟未来生命的变化。
With a basis in evolutionary diversity, global ecology, and molecular, cellular, and physiological processes, youll study life from prehistoric times to the modern day to predict how life may change in the future. Participate in undergraduate research, both in the field and the laboratory, guided by renowned faculty. A variety of facilities on the Pullman campus, including the Conner Museum of Natural History, the Marion Ownbey Herbarium, and the rooftop Abelson greenhouse, which offer specimens of animals and plants for research and study. Owen Science and Engineering Library, housed on the Pullman campus, is the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Join a math, science, and engineering residence hall in Pullman, where you can study with your neighbors, get free tutoring, and use the hall's computer lab.