Molecular Biology w/ Lab (BIO170L)

This course is an introduction to the study of nucleic acid structure and function. Major topics include: how nucleic acids function as information molecules; how information in DNA is propagated and utilized; experimental approaches for investigating nucleic acid metabolism; DNA and RNA manipulation and utilization in biomedical research; and the application of molecular principles toward understanding and treating human diseases. In lab, students learn a range of basic molecular techniques through engaging original research.

Molecular Seminar (BIO173L)

In this seminar/research course, students perform original research and develop strategies and skills for analyzing research literature, formulating hypotheses, designing experiments and controls, for data analysis and interpretation, scientific writing and oral presentations, and for keeping scientific records. Students in this course generate research results that contribute to the functional annotation of genomes. Results are published in a database for access by the larger scientific community.

Biochemistry (BIO/CHEM177)

This lecture course is a study of structure and function in living systems at the molecular level. Discussion centers on intermediary metabolism, cellular control mechanisms, and energy flow.

Introductory Biology (BIO43L)

(Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics)

This course covers the basic principles of cellular and chemical biology. These are then used as background for a discussion of genetics, evolution, and animal behavior

Biotechnology w/ Lab

This non-majors course explores the use of living cells and materials produced by cells to create pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, environmental, and other products that benefit society.  Topics include discussion of basic biotechnology techniques used to alter genetic information in animals and plants.