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Matt Rand

Professor of Biology, Biology

Education & Professional History

Wichita State University, MS; University of Colorado at Boulder, PhD

Matt Rand, a vertebrate reproductive biologist, studies the hormonal mediation and function of sexually dimorphic traits. Currently he is looking at the role of genes in determining pigment differences in Sceloporus lizards. He teaches Animal Physiology, Vertebrate Morphology, a seminar on Behavioral Genetics, part of Introductory Biology, and a non-majors course that explores the biological basis of reproduction and sexuality in Humans.


At Carleton since 1995.

Current Courses

  • Fall 2024
    BIOL 272: Integrative Animal Physiology
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    BIOL 394: Directed Research in Biology
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    BIOL 399: Critical Reading and Analysis of Primary Literature
  • Winter 2025
    BIOL 101: Human Reproduction and Sexuality
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    BIOL 126: Energy Flow in Biological Systems and Lab
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    BIOL 394: Directed Research in Biology
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    BIOL 399: Critical Reading and Analysis of Primary Literature
  • Spring 2025
    BIOL 394: Directed Research in Biology
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    IDSC 291: Independent Study
  • Fall 2025
    BIOL 242: Vertebrate Morphology
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    BIOL 243: Vertebrate Morphology Laboratory
  • Winter 2026
    BIOL 101: Human Reproduction and Sexuality
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    BIOL 126: Energy Flow in Biological Systems and Lab