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2025-2026 College Catalog

BIOL 255 Experimental Biology: Imaging and Cytometry

This course is designed to introduce the advanced biology student to modern biological research methodology and issues. Emphasis is placed on experimental design, laboratory setup and operation, bioethics and oversight, data handling, and critical evaluation of relevant literature. Advanced microscopy, cell culture, and flow cytometry will be performed in the laboratory. Field trips to local research and commercial labs may be involved.

 
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I  and BIOL 191 Biology II  or BIOL 150 General Biology I  and BIOL 151 General Biology II  
Lab Fee is Required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
SUNY Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Reasoning
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3