Biological Sciences 2009/2010
The Department of Biological Sciences provides opportunities for graduate training at the Doctoral (Ph.D.) or Masters (M.S.) level. The graduate program involves a combination of course work, lab or field research and a defended thesis. Students begin their thesis research under the direction of a faculty member during the first year. All students are expected to publish their work in peer reviewed scientific journals. Students also have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate courses.
Research Areas:
The Ph.D. and M.S. programs are centered on primary research that coincides with faculty experience and expertise. Students will conduct their research in a university environment using state-of-the-art techniques and facilities. Current research emphases are:
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Cell & Molecular Biology (biophysics, neuroscience, cell signaling and physiology, developmental biology, molecular forensics and molecular evolution) is supported by major research facilities that include automated DNA sequencers, real-time PCR instruments, DNA WAVE HPLC, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer, Hitachi transmission electron microscope, and Olympus Fluoview 1000 confocal microscope.
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Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution (biogeochemistry, conservation biology, restoration ecology, molecular evolution) takes advantage of unique field study sites that include an alpine research station on Mt. Evans in the Arapahoe National Forest and collaborative research opportunities with the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics & Systematics.