First-Year Experiences in Biology

How do we solve cases in modern biology and medicine?

Would you like to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the plant kingdom? To help young scientists understand the primary scientific literature? Or possibly pursue a career in plant biology?

Mitch, we need a catch line here as well….

In this course you will learn how neurobiologists conduct and communicate research.

Using the topics of dog behavior and genetics, you will contribute to the building of and online public resource that summarizes current scientific literature on Dog breeds.

This course aims to foster the development of student-professor mentoring relationships.

Would you like to learn how biologists pursue their profession? Or what exactly happens in a research setting?

In this course students will learn of the diverse and cutting-edge ways in which scientists and conservationists study the world’s biological diversity and work to conserve it.

Students in this course join a national experiment organized by HHMI, with the goal of isolating and characterizing bacteriophage viruses found in soil.

How do you use computers to analyze the DNA sequence of a virus?

How do biotech companies start, obtain funding, and navigate intellectual property?

How can we become bio-entrepreneurs?

Students in this course focus on Missouri’s geology, climate, archaeology, and native mega-fauna. Multiple camping trips provide a wonderful opportunity to apply classroom concepts to Missouri’s ecosystems and ecological habitats.

How can you become the most prepared and competitive applicant for medical school?

How can we feed a growing population and conserve biodiversity without destroying the planet?