Some of the teaching of the division is centered around the electron microscopy laboratory of The Graduate College. Students will study the ultrastructure of the cell and its organelles in electron micrographs. But it is most important that they learn about the function of the organelles in a multidisciplinary fashion. Thus, the supramolecular structure and biochemical ultrastructure of the cell constituents are emphasized. Advanced students will learn the technical skills necessary for pursuit of research projects involving cell biological techniques.
Teaching is organized with courses in cell and molecular biology and electron microscopy.
Students taking such courses may use them as credits toward their Ph.D. requirement in other graduate divisions of Rush University, subject only to the regulations of those divisions.