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Department of Biology and Microbiology

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The Biology and Microbiology Department at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University offers Undergraduate (B.S.) and Graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees in biological science. Undergraduate students can major in biology, human biology, biotechnology and microbiology, and also follow specialized tracks to prepare for medical and other health-related careers, and for careers in secondary education. We offer a broad array of courses taught by 34 faculty members using informed approaches to teaching and offering hands-on laboratory experiences. Graduate students pursue research in infectious diseases, microbiology and mammalian and plant cell and molecular biology. The research faculty provide an intellectually vibrant, collegial and interdisciplinary research environment.

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SDSU researchers to improve heat tolerance in wheat crops

A team of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University researchers — led by professor Wanlong Li — have received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to modify the genetic code of wheat plants to make them more tolerant to heat stress.

Subramanian interim dean of SDSU’s College of Natural Sciences

Sen Subramanian, associate dean for research in South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University's College of Natural Sciences, is serving as interim dean of the college.

SDSU honors seven professional staff members

Seven members of the professional staff at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University have been honored for their quality work. The recipients were honored at the SDSU Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting in mid-May.