Offered in alternate years. BIO 321 . Normal physiological processes as well as some pathophysiological situations are covered. Laboratory exercises include physiological experimentation in living systems and in computer simulations. BIO 323 .
Reference is made to organ embryogenesis to support the understanding of organ form and function.
Tissue preparation for histological examination is demonstrated. Offered in alternate years. BIO 324 . Lectures will cover genome structure and function, regulation of gene expression, DNA, RNA, protein, lipid and carbohydrate synthesis, organelle assembly, cell division and genetic recombination. Laboratories will introduce students to techniques used for genetic engineering.