Cynthia Ladino, PhD

Fundamentals of cancer biology. This course examines scientific causes of cancer. Additional analysis includes studying the emotional, financial, social and psychological effects on patients, family and caregivers in "real-world" applications. This course is intended for the non-biology major and meets the University Studies Curriculum Cluster 2B requirement.

The second of a two-semester sequence designed to provide freshmen biology majors and other students with hands on training in scientific thinking & techniques. This course emphasizes data analysis through statistical techniques. Emphasis is also placed on presentation of original research through both peer-review style written reports, and through a group poster presentation.

The second of a two-semester sequence designed to provide freshmen biology majors and other students with hands on training in scientific thinking & techniques. This course emphasizes data analysis through statistical techniques. Emphasis is also placed on presentation of original research through both peer-review style written reports, and through a group poster presentation.

A laboratory course emphasizing current approaches to studying cellular function and genetic inheritance.

A laboratory course emphasizing current approaches to studying cellular function and genetic inheritance.

Students with senior standing (or others with consent of the instructor) report on and discuss current biological problems as presented in principle journals, abstracts and reviews. The work of each seminar is usually built upon a single unifying content area.