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Undergraduate Courses
BSC 120: Principles of Biology
Course syllabus
The study of basic biological principles common to all
organisms, with both lecture and laboratory components.
Chemistry of life, cell biology, metabolism, heredity, and
evolution are among the topics covered. Intended for science
majors and pre-professional students. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: at
least 21 on Math ACT, or C or better in MTH 121 or higher).
4 hrs.
ISC 206:
Living in Space
Course syllabus
A space science course that explores NASA-directed
research. Students compare "ground-based" investigations in
plant science, physics, human behavior, and physiology with
results from space flight experiments. 3-lec, 2-lab (PR: MTH
121 or higher, except MTH 400 and MTH 401) [Writing
Intensive].
BSC 322:
Principles of Cell Biology
Course syllabus
A fundamental approach to the principles of cell biology
that covers general cellular structure and function,
organelles, intercellular interactions, molecular
interactions, regulation of gene expression, and modern
cellular and molecular methods. 3 lec-3 lab. (PR: BSC 121
with grade of C or better, CHM 212 with grade of C or
better, CHM 355 recommended).
Upper Level and Graduate Courses
BSC 420/520:
Plant Physiology
Course syllabus
Experimental study of plant life processes, including
applicable biophysical and biochemical principles, water
relations, molecular biology, stress physiology, and growth
and development. This lab for this course includes
class-designed independent research that is presented at the
annual Marshall University Sigma Xi Research Day. 3 lec-3
lab (PR: BSC 121; Completion of at least a year of chemistry
and physics recommended). [Writing Intensive]
BSC 608: Plant
Growth and Development
Course syllabus
An advanced graduate course focused on the study of
modern molecular and biochemical research involving plant
growth and development. The model for plant genetic system,
Arabidopsis, will be used as the primary research tool
in the laboratory for the study of gene expression analysis
using current molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics,
hormone physiology, and mutant selection and analysis.
Graduating seniors are eligible to enroll for this course
with permission of the instructor and the Graduate
College.
BSC 661 Graduate
Seminar 1
Course syllabus
A two-credit graduate level course on how to prepare and
deliver an effective scientific seminar. The course is
designed to have minimal lecture material and provide
maximum presentation practice for each student. Lecture and
practice topics will include writing your abstract,
searching for literature, speaking skills and preparing
quality illustrations.
Class Research Posters Presented at the Marshall
University Sigma Xi Research Day (2001-2009)
Brown, M,L. 2009. Evaluating potential hormone cross talk
between auxin and ethylene in Arabidopsis.
D'Angelo, J. 2009. Comparison of salinity stress and
aluminum toxicity on Arabidopsis thaliana
mutants.
Stephenson, M. 2009. Characterization of coumarin-induced
growth and stress responses of Arabidopsis thaliana.
Mick, H. 2009. Evaluation of Arabidopsis
germinated in hypergravity and induced gravitropism.
Adkins, J. 2009. Analysis of possible
chloroplast movement factors.
Bruyer, J., K. Miller, S. Ogle, J. Phares, S. Smith, and
M.A. Harrison. 2006. Imaging plant growth.
Harrison, M. V. Boutwell, A. Hines, Y.-N. Jeong. 2005.
Characterization of new gravity signaling components in
plant stems.
Porter, J.E., J.R. Miller, J.M. Farley III, C.E. Swisher,
and M.A. Harrison. 2003. Comparison of the Effects of
Ethylene on hydrotropism and gravitropism in plant
seedlings.
Hogan, J., T. Lynch, M. Taylor, M. Houdersheldt, E.
Murray, and M. Harrison. 2003. Effects of flooding on
ethylene production in hydroponically-grown strawberries.
Knapp, A. and N. E. Saunders. 2003. Effect of aluminum
stress on root growth and ethylene signal transduction
pathway in Arabidopsis and pea.
Gilkerson, J.G., J. Kelly, and M.A. Harrison. 2003.
Effect of particle bombardment on wound ethylene production
as a confounding effect on gene expression studies.
Burdette, S., S. Ibrahim, A. Porter, and M.A. Harrison.
2002. Nitrate uptake and utilization effects on growth and
survival in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Porter, A., S. Burdette, S. Ibrahim , and M.A. Harrison.
2002. The interaction of phytochrome and ethylene in plant
growth.
Ibrahim, S., S. Burdette, A. Porter, and M.A. Harrison.
2002. Growth analysis and acquired thermotolerance of a
temperature sensitive Arabidopsis.
Winland, K., N. J. LoCascio, and M.A. Harrison. 2001.
Analysis of mitochondrial growth using confocal microscopy.
Kelly, J. and
M.A. Harrison. 2001. Optimization of the particle
bombardment technique, reporter gene transient expression,
and wound ethylene studies in pea plants (Pisum
sativum).
Teaching Presentations
Lloyd, C., M. A. Harrison, D. Johnson, S. Lumpkin, and K.
McComas. 1999. Workshop: Teaching portfolios, acts of
transformation. Fourth National Writing Across the
Curriculum Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Harrison, M.A. 1999. Collection Portfolios in Science
Classes. Interactive Poster Session: Marshall University,
The Teaching Portfolio. Fourth National Writing Across the
Curriculum Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Harrison, M. A. 1999. Techno-WAC in biological sciences.
Technology + WAC = Techno-WAC session. Fourth National
Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY.
Harrison, M. A. 1999. Project-oriented plant physiology:
Responses to environmental changes. American Society for
Plant Physiologists, Baltimore, MD.
Harrison, M.A. 1998. Project-oriented plant physiology.
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