Rongsun Pu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Ph.D., Purdue University Science Bldg. Room #128 Phone: 908-737-3663 Fax: (908)737-3666 E-Mail: rpu@kean.edu Spring 2007 Office Hours: Mon. 12:30-2pm, Tues. 11am-12:30pm, Wed. 10-11am, Fri. 10-11am

Classes

Bio 2400 (Genes, Organisms and Populations)

• Catalog description: An introduction to fundamental concepts of biological organization, with emphasis on genetic, organismal and population levels. Emphasis is placed on hierarchical organization, the integration of structure and function, and evolution as unifying principles of biology. This course builds on BIO 2200 to form a foundation for the biology major.
• Spring 2007 course outline

Bio 3705 (Principles of Genetics Laboratory)

• Catalog description: Examination of major principles of classical and contemporary genetics by means of laboratory exercises.
• Spring 2007 course outline
• Genetics resources available from the library

Bio 3260 (Introduction to Histology)

• Catalog description: A laboratory-oriented course dealing with the microscopic and ultrastructural anatomy of mammalian tissues and organs, with emphasis on relating structure to function. You will learn to create your own microscope slides in this course.
• Digital pictures of some slides made by students: coming soon

Bio 4961, 4962 (Independent Research in Biology)
 

• Catalog description: A laboratory or field investigation of a biology research problem, performed independently by student, under the supervision of a faculty member.
• Biology Department Independent Research website