Biology of cancer will be discussed at the molecular, cellular and organismic level. Emphasis will be placed on cellular signaling, apostosis and cell cycle unique to cancer cells, which affects tumor cell behavior and its interactions with the host immune system. The biology of hematopoitic cells will also be included. Clinicians active in treatment and research of various types of cancer will be invited to participate in the lectures.

This course will examine the day to day considerations of operating a forensic laboratory with emphasis on quality assurance and quality control. Discussions will include considerations of laboratory accreditation and individual certification, employee continuing education, equipment qualification, method validation, rates of error in analytical procedures, proficiency testing, calibration issues, choosing the appropriate sample preparation and analytical technique, and quality control considerations of the actual analysis.

Study of the chemistry, biochemical activity, isolation and identification of drugs of forensic interest in biological materials. Postmortem, human performance and drug testing scenarios commonly encountered in forensic laboratories are appraised. Advanced concepts in sample preparation and analytical methods for presumptive and confirmatory testing are covered. Many factors affecting interpretation of toxicology results are considered. A molecular level approach is taken on many topics.

This course will train students in professional practices as they relate to the forensic scientist or the professional working in a modern crime laboratory or DNA testing laboratory (public or private). The course will focus on scientific integrity, ethical behavior, ethics standards and various examples of ethics violations and misconduct in the forensic scientific and DNA analysis fields. A second focus is on education and training in quality assurance programs and practices and the audit and accreditation processes.

This course will train students to become experts in the collection, identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal matters and DNA testing using current DNA technologies. Methods routinely used for the isolation of DNA from cells, DNA quantitation, PCR, electrophoretic separation, and DNA sequence determination will be discussed and studied in detail. Students will implement the information obtained from lectures in complementary laboratory sessions.

The internship component of the program provides the student with an opportunity for immersed participation in the professional work environment associated with a laboratory practicing methods in forensic toxicology or analytical genetics. Through hands-on experience in a real work site the student applies the formal classroom knowledge to the real work setting.

Short-form visual storytelling and reporting for the web, social media and other forms of digital communication using combinations of photographs, words, audio, and video created and/or distributed with mobile devices. This course has a $15 per credit hour course fee.

This course utilizes the experience from NRE 395 or NRE 399 to expand the composition and communication knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in CIS/WRD 110/111/112 or equivalent while integrating discipline specific sources in a process that requires a draft, feedback, and revision on composition and communication products. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course for NRES; thus it is unlikely that requests to replace this course with a course transferred from another institution will be approved.

Emotional intelligence (EI) is arguably the most important key to success in one's career and personal life. This course, focusing on self-awareness, is the first course in a five-course series that allows students to explore the research and theories of EI, the various dimensions of EI, and EI's applications in the arts. Students in this course will examine concepts around self-awareness utilizing a variety of strategies including identifying emotions and behavioral responses; practicing mindfulness, self-talk, and gratitude; and developing time management skills.

An independent laboratory research project in an area of biology under the direction of a faculty mentor. The research may be conducted in the Department of Biology or in other biological units on campus. A research contract signed by the student and the faculty research mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biology. As part of the course, students will complete one or more formal written assignments with a significant portion of this assignment or assignments revised at least once.