An elective course designed for juniors and seniors. Investigation of the biochemistry, physiology, immunology, pathogenicity, isolation, and identification of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. Laboratory work teaches standard procedures for studying the physiology of bacteria, and the identification of unknown bacteria. Extensive examination of the structural properties of animal tissues, with emphasis on human samples. Students learn to identify cells and organs based on microscopic structural attributes.
Laboratory includes histological preparation and the identification of unknown samples.
Offered in alternate years. Natural relationships of vascular plants, practice in the use of identification keys, experience in recognizing species in the field, techniques used in collecting and preparing herbarium specimens, and exposure to pertinent literature. Laboratories include field trips. Offered in alternate years. Taxonomic techniques, natural history and phylogenetic relationships of the vertebrates.