Included are enzymatic action, transport across biological membranes, and basic metabolic pathways as they relate to cell structure. The laboratory focuses on current techniques for the isolation and analysis of basic biomolecules and on some practical applications of enzymology. BIOL 352 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry II 4 credits This course is an introduction to the biosynthesis of biomolecules, gene expression and control, and recombinant DNA technology. This course studies theory and practice of selected methods in biological instrumentation, research, and evaluation of data. Special emphasis is on those methods not covered in other courses in the department and on methods helpful for the completion of the senior project.
Students prepare and present a writing portfolio.
BIOL 379 Junior Seminar II 1 credit This course focuses on uses of library and computer searches helpful for developing a proposal for senior project research. BIOL 425 Animal Physiology 4 credits This course is a study of the structure and functions of the human body and of the mechanism of bodily movements, responses, reactions, and various physiological states. BIOL 440 Histology 4 credits This course is a study of animal tissues. BIOL 442 Embryology 4 credits This course is a study of the ontogenetic development of selected embryos. Primary emphasis is on the vertebrates.