An examination of gene structure and function, regulation of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, the control of gene expression, and the use of recombinant DNA technology as an investigative tool. An intensive study of a specific topic in Biology. Topics will vary from year to year, taking advantage of faculty expertise, student interest, and current developments in biology. This program is designed to provide the student with a supervised professional experience off campus. Potential sites include clinical settings, government agencies, conservation groups, zoos, etc.
Placement is the responsibility of students, in consultation with department.
Staff 4 semester hours Great Discoveries in Science Nat. This course focuses on pivotal discoveries in the natural sciences and emphasizes the synergy between science and technology and their impact on our lives. It includes breakthrough ideas concerning the universal laws of nature, the origin and composition of the universe, the nature of matter, and the origin and evolution of life. By encouraging learning through inquiry and cooperative strategies, it fosters an appreciation of the processes, accomplishments, and limitations of science.