Teaching (Dr. George E. Pierce)

Biology 8410: Advanced Microbiology

Prerequisite: Biol 7880, or equivalent. Four lecture hours a week. In depth study of the organismal aspects of microbiology with particular emphasis on metabolic functions in eukaryotic microorganisms.

4 units, Fall Semester (Pierce, G), 8 AM – 9:45 AM

Biology 6694 / Biology 4694: Biosafety: Principles and Practice

Prerequisites: Biol 3800 or consent of instructor. The discussion of pathogenic agents and their associated occupational and public health risks. Topics include emerging biosafety issues such as bioterrorism, human gene therapy, and federal and state regulations guiding use of pathogenic organisms.

4 units, Spring Semester (Pierce, G), 8 AM – 9:45 AM

Biology 6930 / Biology 4930: Topics in Biology – Fermentation

4 units, Summer Semester (Pierce, G), 8AM – 10:45AM Mondays – Fridays

Biology 8550: Introduction to Graduate Studies

Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology. Two lectures hour a week. Analysis, discussion, and review of basic skills, techniques, requirements for compliance in biology, organizational requirements, and requirements for responsible conduct in research (RCR), including ethics, publication, attribution of work, conflict of interest, and human and animal welfare. Course also entails taking and passing the Federal on-line RCR review (CITI).

2 units, Fall Semester (Pierce, G), 11 AM – 12:40 PM Fridays