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被纳入入门课程，一个研究项目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，这是一门15学分的综合课程，通过独立研究和荣誉课程论文。获得细胞悬浮液、愈伤组织和植物培养设备（旋转振动器和环境室）和植物遗传操作设备（电穿孔装置、微孔板读取器和紫外线透光器），使其有可能为本科生提供复杂的研究经验。

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.