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BIOLOGY |
020.104 (N) |
FRESHMEN SEMINAR: FROM GENES TO DNA AND BACK (1.5) Moudrianakis Limit 20 Freshmen Only A course consisting of introductory lectures followed by student presentations in the form of seminars. The issues analyzed will be: How did we arrive at the concept of the “gene”? Early experiments that gave substance to this concept. How did we arrive at the “one gene, one enzyme” dogma? What is the chemical nature of the gene? Is DNA enough for regulated gene expression? Is it “all in our genes”? What is genetic plasticity and epigenetics? What about genomics and proteomics? |
Sec. 01 |
M 1:30-3 |
020.106 (N) |
FRESHMEN SEMINAR: TUBERCULOSIS (1) Horner Freshmen only Limit 12 Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an extremely successful intracellular bacterial pathogen able to manipulate phagocytic cells and its own metabolism to survive within a host. The molecular mechanisms of this survival and resistance to antibiotics will be studied. |
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M 3-4 |
020.110 (N) |
FRESHMEN SEMINAR: THE BIOLOGY OF PLASTIDS (1) McCarty Freshmen only Limit 12 Plastids are remarkable organelles that are unique to plants. The function of plastids varies and depends on the tissue cells are located. The structure, function and developmental aspects of plastids will be considered. |
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T 1:30-2:20 |
020.111 (N) |
FRESMEN SEMINAR: THE “NOBELS” IN MEDICINE AND CHEMISTRY (1) Brand Freshmen only Limit 20 Key events in our understanding of the life sciences will be traced with the aid of Nobel awards. |
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W 1:30-2:20 |
020.151 (N) |
GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4) McCarty/Pearlman/Shingles Limit 320 300 Note: The Tuesday workshop is a required part of this course.
This course begins with an overview of the biosphere, followed by analysis of ecosystem and exploration of animal behavior in the context of ecosystems and evolution. Next, the cellular and molecular basis of life and the energetics of organisms are presented as unifying themes. The biochemistry of organic molecules, factors controlling gene expression, cellular metabolism, and advances in biotechnology represent topics of concentration. Mechanisms of inheritance and evolution are introduced. This course will also include a series of workshops that will explore current trends in research, experimental design and analysis, and molecular modeling.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology |
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MWF 12-12:50
T 12-12:50 |
020.153 (N) |
GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB I (1) Pearlman Coreq: 020.151 Limits:
Sec. 01 – 40
Sec. 02 – 60
Sec. 03 – 40
Sec. 04 – 60
Sec. 05 – 40
This course reinforces the topics covered in 020.151. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from forest ecology to molecular biology to animal behavior. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria using DNA sequencing.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
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Th 12-12:50
M 1:30-4:30
T 1:30-4:30
W 1:30-4:30
Th 1:30-4:30
F 1:30-4:30 |
020.161 (N) |
BIOLOGY WORKSHOP I (1) Pearlman
Limit 50 Prereq: Score of 4 or 5 on AP Biology exam The workshop covers applications and current trends in Biology through guest lectures from researchers and hands-on computer programs.
Credit will be awarded for EITHER 020.151 or 020.161, but not both |
Sec. 01 |
T 12-12:50 |
020.207 (N,S) |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Teaford Limit 75 The biology and evolution of humans and their closest living relatives. |
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TTh 3-4:15 |
020.305 (N) |
BIOCHEMISTRY (4) Hill/Schildbach Limit 470 Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors OnlyPrereq: 030.101-102(Intro Chemistry) The molecules responsible for the life processes of animals, plants, and microbes will be examined. The structures, biosynthesis, degradation, and interconversion of the major cellular constituents including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids will illustrate the similarity of the biomolecules and metabolic processes involved in diverse forms of life. |
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MWF 12-1:20 |
020.315 (N) |
BIOCHEMISTRY LAB (2) Horner First class starts on 9/08/08 Coreq: 020.305 Limit 60 per section (Limit 80 for Sec. 05 only) This course will reinforce the topics presented in Biochemistry 020.305 through laboratory exercises which use quantitative measurement to study cellular components and processes. Topics include pH, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes. |
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W 1:30-2:30
M 1:30-4:30
T 1:30-4:30
W 2:30-5:30
Th 1:30-4:30
F 1:30-4:30 |
020.317 (N)
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SIGNALING IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE (3) Kuruvilla Limit 100 Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Neuroscience Majors only
An advanced undergraduate level seminar on current topics on signal transduction mechanisms underlying neuronal morphology, development and function. The proper functioning of the nervous system relies on the establishment of precise neuronal circuits through a developmental program including proliferation, neuronal migration, axonal growth and neuronal survival. This course pertains to the extracellular cues and downstream neuronal signaling pathways that coordinate these key events during neuronal development. The course will also cover the role of aberrant
signaling mechanisms in neuronal degeneration and disease.
Cross-listed with Neuroscience |
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MW 4:30-5:45 |
020.330 (N) |
GENETICS (3) Hoyt/Cunningham Prereq: 020.305 Limit 320
Presentation of the principles of heredity and variation, and their application to evolution and development; physico-chemical nature of the gene; problems of recombination; gene action.
Cross listed with Neuroscience |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 10-10:50 |
020.331 (N) |
HUMAN GENETICS (2) Hedgecock Limit 70 Prereq: 020.330 This course will examine the growing impact of human genetics on the biological sciences, on law and medicine, and on our understanding of human origins. Topics include structure and evolution of the human genome, genetic and physical mapping of human chromosomes, molecular genetics of inherited diseases and forensic genetics. |
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TTh 10:30-11:45 |
020.340 (N) |
GENETICS LAB (2) Kondo Limit 20 per section Prereq: 020.315-316 (Biochemistry and Cell Biology Labs) Coreq: 020.330
This laboratory explores the genetics of living organisms, and students in each section will therefore be required to return to lab on succeeding days to observe and record the results of their experiments. |
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T 1:30-5:20
W 1:30-5:20
Th 1:30-5:20 |
020.350 (N) |
TOPICS IN MODERN MEDICINE (1) Salamon Limit 25 Perm. Req’d.
Post-Bac Students Only |
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TBA |
020.353 (N) |
SEMINAR: EXAMINING ALTERNATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES (2) Kondo Limit 20 Prereqs: 020.305 and 020.306 Majors in Biology or Molecular and Cellular Biology Only. Seniors only or Juniors with perm. of instructor. Seminar-style class which examines alternative health strategies that have a molecular basis, such as consumption of red wine (resveratrol, antioxidants), green tea (polyphenols, ECGC, etc.), megadoses of vitamins; acupuncture (endorphin and neurotransmitter releae), high-fat low-carb diets, etc. Class will open with the topic of placebos and experimental design in human trials (or in epidemiological studies). Students will learn to find peer-reviewed research articles on topics of interest, take turns presenting articles, discuss articles in seminar format, and present a research poposal on a topic of their choice. Grading will be based on finding quality research articles, class participation, evaluation and presentation of articles, and the research proposal. Course added 4/14/08 |
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M 4-5:50pm |
020.379 (N) |
EVOLUTION (3) Norris Prereq: 020.306, 020.330, or Perm. Req’d Limit 25 This course will explore the principles of natural selection and examine the origin of species from both the geologic record (paleontology) and the genetic record. One goal of the course is to explore the role of DNA as the driving force for evolution. |
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MWF 11-11:50 |
020.380 (N) |
EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3) Moudrianakis/Beemon/Huang
Limit 50 Prereq: 020.330 The class will read and discuss original research papers highlighting important developments in molecular biology. |
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TTh 1:30-3 |
020.401 (N) |
ADVANCED SEMINAR IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY (3) Staff Limit 20 BA/MS candidates only This is a weekly seminar designed for graduate students enrolled in the B.A./M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The seminar involves student presentations of research and discussion of topics of current interest in the field. |
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W 6:50-9:30pm |
020.420 (N) |
BUILD-A-GENOME (4) Boeke / Bader / Ostermeier Perm Req'd Must understand fundamentals of DNA structure, DNA electrophoresis and analysis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and must be either a) Experienced with molecular biology lab work or b) Adept at programming with a biological twist. In this combination lecture/laboratory "Synthetic Biology" course students will learn how to make DNA building blocks used in an int'l. project to build the world's first synthetic eukaryotic genome, Saccharomyces cerevisiae v. 2.0. Please study the wiki www.syntheticyeast.org for more details about the project. Following a biotechnology boot-camp, students will have 24/7 access to computational and wet-lab resources and will be expected to spend 15-20 hours per week on this course. Advanced students will be expected to contribute to the computational and biotech infrastructure. Co-listed with 580.420 & 540.420 Successful completion of this course provides 3 credit hours toward the supervised research requirement for Molecular and Cellular Biology majors, or 2 credit hours toward the upper level elective requirement for Biology or Molecular and Cellular Biology majors.
Course added 4/15/08 |
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MWF 5-6:30pm |
020.441 (N) |
MENTORING IN BIOLOGY (1) Pearlman/Shingles Limit 25 S/U only Perm. Req’d Prereq: Successful completion 020.151/152 To become a mentor, students must have successfully completed 020.151/152, must apply using the form on the Biology Dept. Website, and must be accepted by the instructors. The deadline to apply is 4/08/08. This course provides students who have taken General Biology I & II the opportunity to mentor new students in General Biology I & II. Mentors collaborate with faculty on how to lead effective sessions, help student teams complete team assignments, and generally help students understand difficult concepts and principles in biology. Mentors must have a firm command of the topics covered in biology and must meet with both faculty and students through the course of the semester. |
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F 1:10-1:20 plus one additional hour TBA |
080.305 (N) |
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM I (3) Hendry
Limit 200 Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors Only Prereq: 080.203 or 200.141 Cross-listed with Neuroscience |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 |
250.351 (N) |
REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY (2) Zirkin/Cone Limit 120 Prereq: 020.305 Cross-listed with Biophysics |
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W 3-4:45 |
020.451 (N) |
BUILD-A-GENOME MENTOR (4) Boeke Limit 4 Perm Req'd Prereq: 020.420 In addition to producing and sequencing DNA segments like regular B-a-G students, mentors will help prepare and distribute reagents, and maintain a Moddle site to track student reagent use and productivity. Mentors will also be expected to mentor specific students who are learning new techniques for the first time, contribute to the computational and biotech infrastructure associated with Build-a-Genome, and pursue at least one independent research project. Co-listed with 580.492 Successful completion of this course provides 3 credit hours toward the supervised research requirement for Molecular and Cellular Biology majors.
Course added 4/15/08 |
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MWF 5-6:30pm |
020.501 |
INTRODUCTION TO INDEPENDENT STUDY Perm. Req’d. An independent course of study may be pursued under
the direction of an adviser on those topics not specifically listed in the form of regular courses. Freshmen and Sophomores only |
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020.503 |
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Perm. Req’d. Usually students are not prepared for research or independent
study until their junior year. This course is offered to accommodate the exceptional freshman or sophomore who has already had extensive laboratory and/or course experience enabling him/her to undertake
advanced work. Freshmen and Sophomores only |
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020.505 |
INTERNSHIP
Consent of adviser required An independent course of study may be pursued under the direction of an adviser on those topics not specifically listed in the form of regular courses.
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020.511 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY Perm. Req’d. An independent course of study may be pursued under the direction of an adviser on those topics not specifically listed in the form of regular courses.
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020.513 |
RESEARCH PROBLEMS
Prereq: Permission of faculty member in charge Original laboratory investigations on biological problems.
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020.551 |
MENTORED RESEARCH PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY Horner BA/MS candidates only This courses provide B.A./M.S. students with intensive research experience for a full academic year. Students in the program work under the direction of a research mentor on an original research project, produce a written report in
the form of a thesis, and make a presentation of the work to the Biology Department. |
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NOTE: ALL 600 LEVEL COURSES ARE OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATES WITH PERMISSION. |
020.601 |
CURRENT BIOLOGY RESEARCH Staff Limit 30 First year Biology Graduate students only Research on current biology topics. |
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MTWThF 10-10:50 |
020.614
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SIGNALING IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE Kuruvilla Limit 50Perm. Req’d. Prereq: 020.305 (Biochemistry), 020.306 (Cell Biology) Course will cover signaling in development and disease. |
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MW 4:30-6 |
020.630 |
HUMAN GENETICS Hedgecock Limit 30 Prereq: 020.330 This course will examine the growing impact of human genetics on the biological sciences, on law and medicine, and on our understanding of human origins. Topics include structure and evolution of the human genome, genetic and physical mapping of human chromosomes, molecular genetics of inherited diseases and forensic genetics. |
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TTh 10:30-11:45 |
020.634 |
CHROMATIN AND GENE EXPRESSION Beemon/ Moudrianakis/ Huang An advanced course in molecular genetics covering various aspects of gene expression, including the structure of the nucleosome, effects of chromatin on transcription of eukaryotic genes, mechanisms of enhancer function, and the role of nuclear organization of gene expression.
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TTh 1:30-3 |
020.668 |
ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Schleif Limit 75 Prereq: 020.665 An advanced course in organization and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genes, including discussion of techniques to analyze gene structure and transcription. |
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TTh 8:30-10 |
020.686 |
ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY Cunningham Limit 30 Prereq: 020.306 (Cell Biology) All aspects of cell biology are reviewed and updated in this intensive course through critical evaluation and discussion of the current scientific literature. Topics include protein trafficking, membrane dynamics, cytoskeleton, signal transduction, cell cycle control, extracellular matrix, and the integration of these processes in cells of the immune system. |
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MWF 8:30-10 |
020.738 |
SEMINAR: BIOLOGICAL SPECTROSCOPY Brand Limit 35
Biology Graduate students only
This is a graduate seminar but is open to interested undergraduates with the permission of the instructor. Students from other departments including Chemistry, Biophysics, and departments in the School of Engineering are invited to participate. We will discuss important recent and classical papers in biological spectroscopy with an emphasis on steady-state and nanosecond time-resolved fluorescence. Topics will include FRET, fluorescence anisotropy and single molecule fluorescence. We will discuss photophysics and applications of spectroscopy to studies of proteins, membranes and nucleic acids. |
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Th F 2-4
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020.801 |
RESEARCH ON BIOLOGY PROBLEMS Staff Independent research for the Ph.D. dissertation.
Biology Graduate students only |
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020.823 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY RESEARCH Staff First year Biology Graduate students onlyTraining in techniques of biological research in research laboratories. Open to first-year biology graduate students
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020.824 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY RESEARCH Staff First year Biology Graduate students onlyTraining in techniques of biological research in research laboratories. Open to first-year biology graduate students |
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