Courses

A concept-driven survey course designed to provide broad introduction to the biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Includes one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 120 or 130. Prof. Okumura typically teaches this course in the fall, but several sections are available year-round.

A course designed to provide a thorough understanding of the intracellular processes of eukaryotic cells through developing critical thinking, writing and paper reading skills. Includes one three-hour laboratory session per week plus two hours arranged. Prerequisite: Biology 130. Offered in Spring.

A course that course examines interactions between the human host and infectious microbial pathogens including bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. Includes one three-hour laboratory per week plus two hours arranged. Prerequisite: Biology 221, 224, or 226. Offered in Fall, typically every other year.

Topic variable; enrollment by permission of instructor.

An introductory biology course that integrates cellular and molecular topics with large-scale ecology topics.

Topic variable by semester.