ST 523 and 550 or consent of instructor Review of modern biology. Students register concurrently in BIOL 111 for 501 or 112 for 502. Extra work involving a research paper or curriculum development is required. ST 523 and 550 or consent of instructor Review of basic chemical principles. Students register concurrently in CHEM 121 for 511 or 122 for 512.
Extra work involving a research paper or curriculum development is required.
An introduction to the techniques used in molecular biology, including spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, gel filtration, chromatography, hydrolysis, and the analysis of biological polymers. Topics include AIDS, autoimmune diseases, organ transplants, artificial organs, cardiovascular diseases, regeneration processes, and birth control. A study of the interrelationships of organisms with their physical and chemical environment. Biological interactions among populations, communities, ecosystems, and pollutants. A review of freshman-level college biology with emphasis on the preparation of high school students for the Advanced Placement exam.