Research Opportunities

Original research projects and research oriented seminars are available through Directed Study courses (Biology 185-385).  These courses are widely diverse, and include special projects in gardening, botanical techniques, journal club, cat dissection, bird watching, and presentation techniques.  Courses are worth 1-3 units, and may be transferable to UC/CSU.  Check with the instructor offering the Directed Study for more information.

The process of incorporating biotechnology into the biology department curriculum is underway, with the emergence of a new course in molecular