BSC - Biological Science

This course will cover a broad range of subjects in the field of nanotechnology with particular emphasis on the fundamentals of nanotechnology and nanoscience; tools for making and measuring nanostructures; introduction to nanoelectronics, nanocomposites, and nanocatalysis; and applications of nanotechnology in biomedical and engineering fields.

This course introduces students to the field of bioinformatics, specifically exploring theory and application of methods used to analyze large-scale biological data sets. Students will apply computational and statistical theories to high-throughput genomic data. The main focus of the course is distinguishing between the available tools while learning about genomics, structural bioinformatics, and functional genomics.

This course focuses on the biological mechanisms of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and mechanisms of action with an emphasis on cellular responses to drugs. Students will learn the basic mathematical principles of pharmacokinetics and receptor binding as well as the relationship between drug concentration and effects. The mechanisms of action and side effects of selected classes of drugs will be covered as well as background information on the pathological conditions they treat.

Under faculty direction, students will engage in Biology research individually or in a student group. Students will develop a research project, conduct biological literature review and/or experimentation, and present findings. It is recommended that students complete BSCC 2910, CHMC 2910, or IDS 2911 prior to taking this course. This course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits per semester and is repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits.