Cell structure, membrane transport, cell division, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, mechanisms of evolution, and the basis of classification. Applies fundamental principles and experimental approaches in four areas of cell biology: cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, intracellular protein transport, and structure and function of cytoskeleton, including cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions. Explores recent advances in the fields of molecular and cell biology.

Introduces the biology of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi), their significance as model systems for understanding fundamental cellular processes, and their role in human affairs. Also introduces the biological properties of bacterial and animal viruses, replication, methods of detection, interactions with host cells and multicellular hosts.

ENVS 355 (enrollment dependent) Students learn the basic of how to monitor the environment measure constituents in three media: air, water and soils. In this course, we will collect water samples from local surface waters to determine if harmful algal species are present.

Biology 448 is taught on odd years by faculty in the Division and Environmental Policy. The course will give students a broad understanding of freshwater systems and field experience to assess surface waters in the region. We will learn the role cyanobacteria play in aquatic systems and their impact on the food chain.

Covers biomolecular structure and function, biological oxidation and reduction, metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis, membrane transport, and biotransformation.