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.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
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.
Winter 2025 - Online
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.
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.
Fall 2024 - Online
An advanced genetics course, covering genetic mechanisms of normal and abnormal development, cancer production, and aging. Current research techniques will be highlighted. (3-0-0) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: (BIO 375 and BIO 376) or (BIO 355 and CHM 232)
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Computational modeling plays a crucial role in developing quantitative models of biological systems and facilitates discovery of new therapeutics. This course covers three aspects of computational structural biology leading to rational drug design: protein structure analysis and prediction, molecular simulations, and methods of target- and ligand-based drug discovery. Cross-listed with CMB 552. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: BIO 120 (or CMB 155 and CMB 156); (CHM 241 or CHM 245 or (CHM 231 and CHM 232)); PHY 220 or PHY 230; or permission of the instructor.
Computational modeling plays a crucial role in developing quantitative models of biological systems and facilitates discovery of new therapeutics. This course covers three aspects of computational structural biology leading to rational drug design: protein structure analysis and prediction, molecular simulations, and methods of target- and ligand-based drug discovery. Cross-listed with CMB 452. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.