
Classes
BIOL 5050/6050 Fundamentals of Biophysics
BIOL 5260/6260 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
BIOL 4100 Cell Biology
Introduction to cellular structure and processes, including evolution, organization, physiology, molecular biology of cells, membranes, cytoplasm, and organelles as well as energy, transport, motility, cell division, signaling, transcription, and translation.
Textbook: The Cell, A molecular approach, 7th or 8th edition, by Geoffrey Cooper
Student level: Junior, Senior
BIOL 4950 Senior seminar
Oral presentation and discussion of recent scientific publications from a selected area of biological sciences. One hour is required for all majors. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. The primary goal of this course is to develop scientific literature reading skills. It teaches how to analyze and evaluate the papers. The secondary goal is developing oral presentation skills.
Textbook: None
Student level: Junior, Senior