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Biological Sciences Faculty Member to Appear on the Discovery Channel
 Dr. Nancy McQueen, faculty member and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, will appear on an episode of the Discovery Channel’s “Sci-Trek” series called “Killer Germs.” This episode will debut
in the near future. Below is a description of the episode taken from the Discovery Channel web site:
They’re invisible killers—and they’re everywhere. See deadly bacteria and viruses up close. And travel with the world’s leading microbe hunters as they attempt to locate and terminate these lethal organisms before they trigger the next pandemic.
Dr. McQueen is a microbiologist whose research is focused on the structure and function of Sendai virus proteins as they relate to viral pathogenesis. The goal of her work is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in viral infection.
New Master's in Biotechnology Program
California State
University, Los Angeles is one of four California State University
campuses scheduled to participate (pending final approval by the
Chancellor’s Office) in a new Program for Applied Biotechnology
Studies: Master of Biotechnology (PABS-MBT). This innovative
two-year program is designed to provide solid training in the science skills
fundamental to the biotechnology industry and a sound background in
essential business skills. Students with bachelor’s degrees in
molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry, applied mathematics,
engineering, computer science, physics or business and an interest
in working in biotechnology, medical device, or bioanalytics
companies involved in these areas are encouraged to apply to the
program. Pre-application forms are being accepted
for Fall 2009. (Applicants cannot be admitted to the new program
until final approval of the proposal is given by the State through
the Chancellor’s Office.) Visit the
PABS-MBT web site for more information.
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Message from the Department
Chair
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Welcome
to the web page for the Department of Biological Sciences at California
State University, Los Angeles! Here you’ll find information about our undergraduate
and graduate
degree programs, student advisement,
scholarship and financial assistance opportunities , student clubs
and activities, and information about our faculty and staff.
You will also find links to special
student programs such as the CEA-CREST program, the MORE Programs, and
the Health Career Opportunity Program/Health Career Advisement Office.
Prospective students will also find links to application
information and forms.
The faculty and
staff of the Department of Biological Sciences are committed to providing
our students with an outstanding academic environment that successfully
prepares them for careers as research scientists, health professionals,
teachers, natural resource managers, and a host of other professions. Many
of these students work closely with our faculty not only in the classroom
and teaching laboratories, but also in research laboratories. As a result,
several of our undergraduate and master’s degree students are co-authors
with faculty on articles appearing in national and international research
journals, and have earned awards for their research presentations at state
and national competitions. Faculty members receive research funding from
agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science
Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, in recognition of the high quality teaching and
research activity that takes place at Cal State Los Angeles. I hope you
will go to the individual faculty web
pages and learn more about these outstanding members of the Cal State
Los Angeles community.
If
you have any questions regarding the department or our programs, please
feel free to contact me, or any faculty member in your field of interest.
Contact information for general questions about the department is provided
below.
Nancy McQueen, Ph.D.
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Our Mission
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The Department
of Biological Sciences at CSLA is dedicated to programs of academic
excellence in the biological sciences. The department strives to
provide the best possible post-secondary degree programs leading
to the baccalaureate and master's degrees in an environment in which
research participation by students and faculty is encouraged. In
doing so the department remains committed to designing general education,
service, and major programs to meet the needs of a uniquely diverse
student body.
The department offers
the B.S. degree in Biology, the B.S. degree in Microbiology, and
M.S. degrees in Biology and Environmental Science. In addition, a one-year post-baccalaureate
certificate program in Biotechnology and a post-baccalaureate certificate
program for PreHealth Professionals are available.
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Department Location:
Biological Sciences
Building
- Room 143
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Department Telephone:
323-343-2050
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Department FAX: 323-343-6451
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Mailing Address:
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California State University
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Department of Biological
Sciences - BS143
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5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032
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