Improvement of Undergraduate Laboratories in Plant Sciences

作为生物科学系内新的植物科学集中的一部分，植物组织培养和分子技术正在被整合到入门课程中，一个研究项目正在被纳入植物生理学课程。这些经验可以在体外细胞生物学和生物技术选项中继续，这是一个综合的15学分课程，并通过独立的研究和荣誉计划论文。细胞悬浮液，愈伤组织和植物（旋转振荡器和环境室）的培养设备的收购和植物的遗传操作（电穿孔装置，酶标仪和紫外透射仪）使得有可能提供复杂的研究经验，本科生。

As part of a new plant sciences concentration within the Biological Sciences Department, plant tissue culture and molecular techniques are being integrated into the introductory course, and a research project is being incorporated into the Plant Physiology course. Such experiences may be continued in the In Vitro Cell Biology and Biotechnology option, an integrated 15 credit course, and through independent research and Honors Program theses. The acquisition of equipment for culture of cell suspensions, calli, and plants (Gyratory shakers and environmental chamber) and for the genetic manipulation of plants (electroporation unit, microplate reader and UV transilluminator) makes it possible to offer sophisticated research experiences to undergraduate students.