Advanced students with microbiology experience will participate in a research project focused on the discovery of novel antibodies from soil bacteria. Each student will work with faculty to generate hypotheses and carry out one or more short antibiotic discovery and/or antibacterial chemical experiments. Satisfies the Advanced Microbiology requirement for Biotechnology majors. Prereq: (BMS 503 with a minimum grade of C- and BMS 504 with a minimum grade of C-) or BSCI 450 with a minimum grade of C-. No credit earned if previously taken BSCI 797/Antibiotic Discov Research and BSCI 798/Antibiotic Discovery. Special Fee.

This course covers the principles and mechanisms of disease at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels, including responses to cell injury, death and adaptation, and inflammation. Acute and chronic disease processes as well as trauma are used to both understand the impact of these processes on body function as well as a means to gain a better understanding of integrative body systems. No credit if credit earned for BMS 794 or UMST 599 Clinical Pathophysiology. Prereq: BIOL 413 and BIOL 414 or BMS 507 and BMS 508.

Students assist in teaching labs in undergraduate courses supervised by the lab coordinator/instructor. Responsibilities include facilitating lab endeavors, giving a presentation, and writing a report. Prereq: permission.

Students assist in teaching labs in undergraduate courses supervised by the lab coordinator/instructor. Responsibilities include facilitating lab endeavors, giving a presentation, and writing a report. Prereq: permission.