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A practical guide to scientific research with emphasis on principles, techniques and procedures. Includes the choice and statement of the research problems, experimental design, sampling and analysis techniques, scientific illustration, and methods of reporting the results of research.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 and (BIOL 2200 if Fall 2012 / BIOL 3200 if Spring 2013 or later term) or BIOL 2800. This course will provide in-depth understanding of toxicology as it is related to the environment and biological systems including humans. Students taking course will develop critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills while focusing on topics in environmental toxicology.

An in-depth study of selected areas of vertebrate physiology. Various advanced physiological techniques and small mammal surgery may be employed in the laboratory. This course has a laboratory fee.

No prerequisites but BIOL 5190 "Molecular Genetics" OR BIOL 5230 "Techniques in Biotechnology" are recommended. Survey of the information theory, methods and software used to analyze and acquire the digital data from the genetic and genomic study of biological macromolecules. Problem-solving based laboratories examine the breadth and capabilities of molecular bioinformatics analysis. This course has a laboratory fee.

Prerequisite: General college courses in "genetics" in "cellular and molecular physiology. Course will focus on two selected topics in cellular or molecular biology that are the current subject of intense research. Through a combination of instructor-lead lecture and discussion as well as student presentation of key literature, the current models and investigations into the selected cellular or molecular processes will be explored.

In-depth study of selected vascular plant families with discussions of their classification and evolutionary relationships. This course has a laboratory fee.

An advanced study of the processes of organic evolution based on current literature in the subject.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, and BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2800. This course will provide in-depth understanding of microbiology as it is related to the environment and biological systems including humans. The course is designed to develop analytical writing and presentation skills, and to apply them to topics in environmental microbiology.

Independent work arranged by the instructor according to the individual student’s preparation, background, and needs. This course is repeatable for credit.

Individual library research on a directed Non-Thesis topic. This course is repeatable for credit.

An individually designed off-campus course involving study, research and/or work in a science position. This course is repeatable for credit.

Individual independent research on a directed thesis project. This course is repeatable for credit.