Prior to arrival on site each student searches the literature and develops a research proposal to be conducted on site during the last half of the course. This course focuses on the techniques of basic research in the biological sciences and provides an introduction to experimental design. Each student conducts a literature search and develops a research proposal to be conducted in the laboratory or in the field. The goal of this course is to prepare students for undergraduate research as well as research assistant positions and graduate programs. A lecture and laboratory course aimed at students with varied interests.
Students learn the human skeleton in detail.
An introductory course in microbiology designed for nursing or other health-care professions. Three major areas included are the microorganisms, the immune mechanisms of the host, and the interaction of the host and the microorganisms in the disease process and in homeostasis. Includes a laboratory series that is coordinated with the lecture content. Major emphasis is placed on infectious diseases and infection control at the nursing level. Content is devoted to the development of student's basic laboratory skills and application of microbiological methods and emphasizes performance, scientific investigation, and safety.