卓越的教学和本科生研究
The 生物科学系 at pp电子极速糖果 is committed to providing exceptional opportunities in the classroom, laboratory and field where students are given the opportunity to discover the amazing diversity of life. Our curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their interests while providing a solid background in biological principles and practices. Our faculty are committed educators and researchers who strive to provide students with unique undergraduate research experiences.
学生学习目标
pp电子极速糖果 Biology graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- 一个广泛的, comprehensive knowledge of the main areas of biology (including evolution, 生态, 细胞生物学, and genetics) and the ability to apply this knowledge to address new questions.
- 运用科学作为一种思考和解决问题的方式的能力. 他们将能够进行关键的观察, 问问题, 制定假说, 设计实验, 收集和分析数据, 得出合乎逻辑的结论, 并向他人解释和捍卫这些结论.
- The ability to critically search, read, evaluate, and discuss primary literature.
- 有效的生物沟通技巧，包括书面和口头.
一系列的课程和专业
无论是法庭分子生物学的课程, 植物分类学, 内分泌学, 流行病学, 病理生理学, 动物行为学, 真菌学, 户外生存, 或者热带生态系统, our professors are interested in integrating traditional approaches with innovative techniques to offer students exciting and challenging opportunities to learn. 这一承诺, 再加上我们的小班教学, allows us to offer undergraduates a premier education in the biological sciences.
The Department offers several concentrations that enable students to pursue either a broad education in Biology or a more specialized education in the field. 可使用的浓度如下:
- 普通生物学
- 生态学、进化论和有机体生物学
- 细胞、分子和发育生物学
- 中等教育
有关这些浓度的更多信息，请发送电子邮件 Dr. 嘉莉McVean 或者打970给她.248.1165.
优秀的设施
In the fall of 2010, an 18 million dollar expansion of the Wubben Science Complex was completed. 拥有新的设施和最先进的设备, we have continued to increase our breadth of offerings in terms of teaching facilities and research opportunities for undergraduates. This has translated into classrooms that are more conducive to learning, laboratories that are better designed for hands-on experimentation and observation, 为本科生研究项目提供更多资源. 除了, 我们在植物学方面的特别收藏, 昆虫学, 哺乳动物学, 鸟类学, 爬虫学现在有了更多的空间和途径.
常规课程之外的机会
本科研究
Participating in research during the school year and beyond is an important way in which students can immerse themselves in the process of science. Many of our undergraduates work with faculty mentors on collaborative research projects in areas such as 细胞生物学, 分子遗传学, 植物病理学, 分子系统学, 微生物学, 热带生态学. Some of our students have even spent semesters doing research in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador. Faculty mentors and their undergraduate collaborators in our Department have gone on to win grants and recognition for their work.
圣. Mary's Saccomanno Research Institute/CMU Internship Program in Biological Research
This internship program provides an opportunity for highly motivated undergraduates and recent graduates to experience and perform hands-on biological research. Summer interns work under the guidance of an experienced scientist on a research project for 10 weeks, 让参与者体验兴奋, 科学探究的挑战和创造力. Interns that are selected for the Program during the academic year will have the same experience spread over the fall and spring semesters. 在这两种情况下，研究实习生都会获得经验补偿. 更多细节可在应用程序(可用)中获得 在本科生研究页面).
生物学学术荣誉课程
参与到 生物科学系学术荣誉课程 is an excellent way in which students can enhance the depth of their degree programs in Biology. 欲了解更多有关该计划的信息，请随时访问 生物学荣誉网页 或联系生物学荣誉课程联系人/顾问， Dr. 斯蒂芬·斯特恩.
实习与自主学习
Working as interns or doing independent studies allow undergraduates to become more familiar with areas of knowledge that may relate to their career goals while earning college credit. Internships are usually student-driven; while advisors may help guide students toward opportunities, the responsibility for gaining the internship is on the shoulders of the student. Students then work with faculty advisors to complete the appropriate paperwork. Independent study credit is earned when students work on a semester-long project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students are responsible for approaching faculty in order to begin the process.
For more information on the Department, please e-mail Department Head Dr. 凯莉·麦克维恩((电子邮件保护))或打970给她.248.1165.
专门的准备 & 特别的机会
细胞与分子生物学研究
Students who are particularly interested in concentrating their coursework and training in Cell and Molecular Biology have exceptional opportunities at pp电子极速糖果. 除了参加分子遗传学(BIOL 425)等课程外, Laboratory Investigations in Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL 371L), 和法医分子生物学(biol344) & 344L)，学生可以做监督 本科研究 细胞-细胞信号传导(包括其在癌症研究中的应用), 动物分子遗传学, 线粒体功能, 植物分子遗传学, 微生物遗传学.
面向领域的课程和基于领域的研究
Many of our professors take advantage of the spectacular habitats offered by the Western Slope by taking students out and about on field trips. 科罗拉多国家纪念碑, 的Bookcliffs, and the San Juan Mountains are some of the areas that serve as sites for fieldwork for courses such as Ornithology (BIOL 412 & 野生动物学报(自然科学版) & 《pp电子极速糖果》(BIOL 405) & 405L). 实地课程也是我们课程的重要组成部分. 热带田野生物学 是根据教练的可用性提供的吗. Students with an interest in tropical ecosystems can apply to spend their summers doing 本科研究 在厄瓜多尔!
在进行职前培训准备
我们的许多学生成功地继续他们的教育 医学院校, 护理程序, 牙科学校, 医师助理项目, 药店的学校, 和物理治疗项目. 就像很多人被录取一样 研究生院 where they pursue their Master's degrees or their doctorates in a variety of fields ranging from 生态 to molecular biology. We take our job in preparing them for success very seriously by working with them on an individual basis. 我们对他们的必修课程提供建议, 帮助他们建立必要的联系, 密切关注他们的进展.