Patti Erickson

Focuses on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include enzyme kinetics, membrane transport, cell signaling, intercellular protein trafficking, cellular respiration, mitosis and meiosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and CHEM 221 or 12 credits of biology. 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.

Lecture/laboratory-based exploration of biochemical techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories. Prerequisites: BIOL 350 and 370, and CHEM 221; or pre/co-requisite CHEM 418. Six hours per week.

Experiences in biology-related work provide students with an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional way and to investigate potential career options. Under special circumstances this course may be taken a second time for credit, but only with permission of the internship coordinator. Prerequisites: Junior standing, biology major and approval of Internship Coordinator. 45 student contact hours per credit hour. Permission to register must be granted prior to the experience and registration must be concurrent with the experience. (P/F)

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. Student may register for BIOL 515 more than once. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually.

Blended lecture and laboratory-based exploration of biochemical techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories. Demonstrates the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor. Six hours per week.

Experiences in biology-related work provide an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional setting and to investigate potential career options. May also provide further research skills for career advancement. Prerequisites: Approval of the graduate internship coordinator and on-site supervisor. Forty-five contact hours (on-site work) per credit hour.

Experiences in biology-related work provide students with an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional way and to investigate potential career options. Under special circumstances this course may be taken a second time for credit, but only with permission of the internship coordinator. Prerequisites: Junior standing, biology major and approval of Internship Coordinator. 45 student contact hours per credit hour. Permission to register must be granted prior to the experience and registration must be concurrent with the experience. (P/F)

Experiences in biology-related work provide an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional setting and to investigate potential career options. May also provide further research skills for career advancement. Prerequisites: Approval of the graduate internship coordinator and on-site supervisor. Forty-five contact hours (on-site work) per credit hour.