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4.00 Credits
An introduction to fermentation as food preparation. For thousands of years, people have used fermentation to preserve food. The history, food preservation and safety aspects, and the science of fermentation related to food and health are covered. The laboratory includes hands-on fermentations such as breads, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kombucha. Fulfills Foundations - Life Sciences with a lab. Offered winter semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to biotechnology, focuses on its application in, and impacts on, our society. Scientific, ethical, economic, legal, social, and historical aspects of biotechnology will be covered. Class discussions and laboratory investigations of current topics, including cloning, agricultural biotechnology, genetically modified foods, stem cells, and medical biotechnology highlight the course. Fulfills Foundations - Life Sciences with a lab. Offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the science behind our current models of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology including genetics. Students will learn foundational concepts necessary for the life sciences and develop their skills in scientific reasoning. Fulfills Foundations - Life Sciences. Offered fall and winter semesters.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a realistic research experience that prepares them for advanced research opportunities later in their academic careers. Students will complete one to three extended laboratory investigations throughout the semester. Students will design and execute experiments, analyze and synthesize data, and communicate their findings. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 120 or CMB 155 (may be taken concurrently).
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Prerequisite: BIO 120 or CMB 155 (may be taken concurrently).
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4.00 Credits
Course content varies. Refer to schedule of classes to determine course description and prerequisites. Students may repeat this course under different topics.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to basic principles, methodologies and applications of cell and molecular biology and biotechnology. Fundamentals of microbial growth, isolation, and manipulation; DNA cloning and recombination, hybridization, transformation, and electrophoresis; protein expression and analysis will be covered. Reading and discussions will address the relationship of biotechnology with ethical and policy considerations. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: BIO 120 or (CMB 155 and CMB 156); and CHM 116.
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Prerequisites: BIO 120 or (CMB 155 and CMB 156); and CHM 116.
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3.00 Credits
Issues course which introduces the concepts and theories of biotechnology, and includes an in-depth exploration of a biotechnology issue, such as designer babies, GMO food, and personalized medicine, within a group setting. Student groups will create a white paper and lead a discussion on the biotechnology issue of their choice. Part of the Information, Innovation, or Technology Issue. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to history, culture, theory, and practice of brewing. Students design and brew a beer of choice. Implications of beer consumption on social, psychological, and biological health are emphasized. Effects of human migration, technological advances, economics, culture, and globalization on beer production are also addressed. Part of the Health Issue. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
In the age of genomics, bioinformatics has become an integral component of all life sciences. This course will focus on practical applications of bioinformatics resources and tools for solving problems in life sciences. Major topics include biological databases, sequence analysis, molecular phylogeny, microarray data analysis, proteomics and genomics. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Junior standing, BIO 120 or (CMB 155 and CMB 156); and either (CMB 250 or BIO 375), or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: Junior standing, BIO 120 or (CMB 155 and CMB 156); and either (CMB 250 or BIO 375), or permission of instructor.
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9.00 Credits
Course content varies. Refer to schedule of classes to determine course description and prerequisites. Students may repeat this course under different topics.
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