S, odd years. The application of statistical methods to data from various fields of biological research. Special emphasis on conceptual bases of univariate and multivariate tests from both parametric and nonparametric perspectives. Courses in Botany. A general plant physiology course for graduate students with no previous training in plant physiology.
Emphasis is placed on recent experimental advances in the field.
Molecular mechanisms regulating plant metabolism and plant development. Intensive reading on current literature is required. S, even years. Courses in Microbiology. Content is similar to that of MBIO 3401 except that readings or original research in one area of microbiology is required.