Kimberly Hunter

Introduction to genetic analysis including Mendelian principles, population and quantitative genetics, cytogenetics and contributions to molecular biology. Satisfies Biology Department core requirements for genetics. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 155. Prerequisites: BIOL 210. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Introduction to the broad field of science communication. Read and discuss current articles in science, communicate science to the general public and write papers/proposals for a professional science audience. Different media outlets – print, TV, web – are explored. Prerequisite: Degree in biology or permission of instructor. Three hours per week.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Three credit hours.

Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester. May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or sixteen credits of biology, junior standing.

Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester. May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.

Introduction to genetic analysis including Mendelian principles, population and quantitative genetics, cytogenetics and contributions to molecular biology. Satisfies Biology Department core requirements for genetics. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 155. Prerequisites: BIOL 210. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology, permission of instructor.