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BIOL 1101-001 Introduction to Biology A Lori Haynes Spindler
John D Wagner
Kimberly Wodzanowski Wilson 		F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM
MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM 		General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-101 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		M 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-102 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		M 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-103 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		T 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-104 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		T 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-105 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-106 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-107 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		W 8:30 AM-11:29 AM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-108 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		W 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-109 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		W 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-110 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-111 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-112 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-113 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-114 Introduction to Biology A Linda Robinson
Lori Haynes Spindler 		F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-601 Introduction to Biology A Jessica A Ardis
John E. Zimmerman 		F 5:15 PM-8:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-602 Introduction to Biology A Jessica A Ardis
Linda Robinson 		F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1101-603 Introduction to Biology A Jessica A Ardis
Linda Robinson 		S 8:30 AM-11:29 AM General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-001 Introduction to Biology B Lori Haynes Spindler F 12:00 PM-12:59 PM
MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM 		General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-101 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		M 12:00 PM-2:59 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-102 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		T 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-103 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-104 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		W 12:00 PM-2:59 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-105 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1102-106 Introduction to Biology B Staver Bezhani
Linda Robinson 		R 1:45 PM-4:44 PM General principles of biology focusing on evolution, physiology, development, and ecology in all types of living organisms. Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-401 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110401, PSYC1210401 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-402 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean T 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110402, PSYC1210402 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-403 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean F 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110403, PSYC1210403 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-404 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean F 1:45 PM-3:14 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110404, PSYC1210404 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-405 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean T 3:30 PM-4:59 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110405, PSYC1210405 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-406 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean R 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110406, PSYC1210406 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-407 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean R 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110407, PSYC1210407 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-408 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean R 1:45 PM-3:14 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110408, PSYC1210408 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-409 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean R 3:30 PM-4:59 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110409, PSYC1210409 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-601 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean MW 5:15 PM-6:44 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110601, PSYC1210601 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-602 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean T 5:15 PM-6:44 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110602, PSYC1210602 Living World Sector
BIOL 1110-603 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Judith Mclean R 5:15 PM-6:44 PM Introduction to the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system. We begin with the cellular basis of neuronal activities, then discuss the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behaviors to clinical disorders. NRSC1110603, PSYC1210603 Living World Sector
BIOL 1121-001 Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life Jessica A Ardis
Mark D Goulian
Michael A. Lampson 		MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM An intensive introductory lecture course covering the cell, molecular biology, biochemistry, and the genetics of animals, bacteria, and viruses. This course is comparable to Biology 1101, but places greater emphasis on molecular mechanisms and experimental approaches. Particular attention is given to the ways in which modern cell biological and molecular genetic methods contribute to our understanding of evolutionary processes, the mechanistic basis of human disease, and recent biotechnological innovations. Students are encouraged to take BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 concurrently. Quantitative Data Analysis
Living World Sector
BIOL 1121-201 Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life Jessica A Ardis
Mark D Goulian
Michael A. Lampson 		F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM An intensive introductory lecture course covering the cell, molecular biology, biochemistry, and the genetics of animals, bacteria, and viruses. This course is comparable to Biology 1101, but places greater emphasis on molecular mechanisms and experimental approaches. Particular attention is given to the ways in which modern cell biological and molecular genetic methods contribute to our understanding of evolutionary processes, the mechanistic basis of human disease, and recent biotechnological innovations. Students are encouraged to take BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 concurrently. Quantitative Data Analysis
Living World Sector
BIOL 1123-001 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		M 8:30 AM-9:29 AM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-101 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		M 12:00 PM-2:59 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-102 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		T 10:15 AM-1:14 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-103 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		T 10:15 AM-1:14 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-104 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-105 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		T 3:30 PM-6:29 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-106 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		W 1:45 PM-4:44 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-107 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		W 1:45 PM-4:44 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-108 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		R 8:30 AM-11:29 AM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-109 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		R 10:15 AM-1:14 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-110 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		R 12:00 PM-2:59 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 1123-111 Introductory Molecular Biology Laboratory Jessica A Ardis
Karl G Siegert 		R 3:30 PM-6:29 PM An intensive introductory laboratory course emphasizing how molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of cell and organism functions. BIOL 1121 and BIOL 1123 should be taken concurrently.
BIOL 2001-601 Essentials of Cell Biology Xiaohong Witmer TR 5:15 PM-6:44 PM An intermediate level exploration of cell structure and function including membrane structure, intracellular organelles, membrane trafficking, surface receptors and signal transduction, the cytoskeleton, cell motility and communication, and the cell cycle. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 2010-001 Cell Biology Wei Guo
Tatyana M. Svitkina 		TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM A conceptual view of cell structure and function including membrane structure, intracellular organelles, membrane trafficking, surface receptors and signal transduction, the cytoskeleton, cell motility and communication, and the cell cycle. Cell biology is a dynamic field and recent research discoveries will be included in the lectures.
BIOL 2010-201 Cell Biology T 5:15 PM-6:14 PM A conceptual view of cell structure and function including membrane structure, intracellular organelles, membrane trafficking, surface receptors and signal transduction, the cytoskeleton, cell motility and communication, and the cell cycle. Cell biology is a dynamic field and recent research discoveries will be included in the lectures.
BIOL 2010-202 Cell Biology W 7:00 PM-7:59 PM A conceptual view of cell structure and function including membrane structure, intracellular organelles, membrane trafficking, surface receptors and signal transduction, the cytoskeleton, cell motility and communication, and the cell cycle. Cell biology is a dynamic field and recent research discoveries will be included in the lectures.
BIOL 2110-401 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kane
Michael Kaplan 		TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110401
BIOL 2110-402 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 8:30 AM-9:59 AM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110402
BIOL 2110-403 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110403
BIOL 2110-404 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110404
BIOL 2110-405 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 1:45 PM-3:14 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110405
BIOL 2110-406 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 3:30 PM-4:59 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110406
BIOL 2110-407 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 3:30 PM-4:59 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110407
BIOL 2110-408 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 5:15 PM-6:44 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110408
BIOL 2110-409 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Michael Kaplan M 7:00 PM-8:29 PM Cellular physiology of neurons and excitable cells; molecular neurobiology and development. Topics include: action potential generation; synaptic transmission; molecular and physiological studies of ion channels; second messengers; simple neural circuits; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory; and neural development. NRSC2110409
BIOL 2140-401 Evolution of Behavior: Animal Behavior Yun Ding
Marc F Schmidt 		TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM The evolution of behavior in animals will be explored using basic genetic and evolutionary principles. Lectures will highlight behavioral principles using a wide range of animal species, both vertebrate and invertebrate. Examples of behavior include the complex economic decisions related to foraging, migratory birds using geomagnetic fields to find breeding grounds, and the decision individuals make to live in groups. Group living has led to the evolution of social behavior and much of the course will focus on group formation, cooperation among kin, mating systems, territoriality and communication. NRSC2140401, PSYC2220401
BIOL 2140-402 Evolution of Behavior: Animal Behavior T 7:00 PM-7:59 PM The evolution of behavior in animals will be explored using basic genetic and evolutionary principles. Lectures will highlight behavioral principles using a wide range of animal species, both vertebrate and invertebrate. Examples of behavior include the complex economic decisions related to foraging, migratory birds using geomagnetic fields to find breeding grounds, and the decision individuals make to live in groups. Group living has led to the evolution of social behavior and much of the course will focus on group formation, cooperation among kin, mating systems, territoriality and communication. NRSC2140402, PSYC2220402
BIOL 2140-403 Evolution of Behavior: Animal Behavior F 10:15 AM-11:14 AM The evolution of behavior in animals will be explored using basic genetic and evolutionary principles. Lectures will highlight behavioral principles using a wide range of animal species, both vertebrate and invertebrate. Examples of behavior include the complex economic decisions related to foraging, migratory birds using geomagnetic fields to find breeding grounds, and the decision individuals make to live in groups. Group living has led to the evolution of social behavior and much of the course will focus on group formation, cooperation among kin, mating systems, territoriality and communication. NRSC2140403, PSYC2220403
BIOL 2201-601 Essentials of Molecular Biology and Genetics John E. Zimmerman M 5:15 PM-8:14 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Mendelian and molecular genetics will be discussed as well as the use of genetic analysis to address questions in all areas of biology. The processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation will be discussed at the molecular level. Other topics include the regulation of gene expression and genomics. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 2210-401 Molecular Biology and Genetics Nancy Bonini
Kimberly L Gallagher 		TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL5210401 https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=BIOL2210401
BIOL 2210-402 Molecular Biology and Genetics T 5:15 PM-6:14 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL5210402
BIOL 2210-403 Molecular Biology and Genetics W 1:45 PM-2:44 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL5210403
BIOL 2301-601 Essentials of Vertebrate Physiology Xiaohong Witmer TR 7:00 PM-8:29 PM A comparative and quantitative approach to the physiological function of vertebrates. Topics include muscles, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiration, and renal function. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 2510-401 Statistics for Biologists Joshua Benjamin Plotkin TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introductory probability theory. Principles of statistical methods. Problems of estimation and hypothesis testing in biology and related areas. BIOL5510401
BIOL 2610-001 Ecology: From individuals to ecosystems Erol Akcay
Brent R. Helliker 		MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM The study of living organisms in their natural environment, spanning the ecological physiology of individuals, the structure of populations, and interactions among species, including the organization of communities and ecosystem function.
BIOL 2701-601 Elements of Microbiology F 5:15 PM-6:44 PM Microbiology plays a central role in diverse areas of human life such as infectious disease, ecology, and biotechnology. This course will cover aspects of modern microbiology with an emphasis on prokaryotic organisms. The topics will include basic aspects of microbial diversity, genetics, and pathogenesis as well as examples of applied microbiology. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 2701-602 Elements of Microbiology F 7:00 PM-9:59 PM Microbiology plays a central role in diverse areas of human life such as infectious disease, ecology, and biotechnology. This course will cover aspects of modern microbiology with an emphasis on prokaryotic organisms. The topics will include basic aspects of microbial diversity, genetics, and pathogenesis as well as examples of applied microbiology. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 2801-601 Essentials of Biochemistry Ruth Elliott W 5:15 PM-8:14 PM Intermediate level course covering principles of modern biochemistry. Topics include protein structure, protein purification and characterization, proteomics, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, membrane structure and function, metabolism, and cellular energy transduction. Emphasis will be on biochemical problem solving, experimental design, and application of quantitative methods in a biological and clinical context. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 3006-601 Histology Brahim Chaqour R 5:15 PM-8:14 PM This course is designed to introduce the undergraduate student to the structure of tissues at the cellular level and to the way in which those tissues are assembled into organs. This knowledge of structure will be the basis for discussion of tissue and organ function. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 3054-001 Developmental Biology John D Wagner TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM A view of how an animal embryo is specified to develop and differentiate into a wide spectrum of cell types, and how the spatial patterns and axes of embyros are determined. The course will focus on genetic and molecular approaches, but will also cover the comparative anatomy of developing embryos to the extent necessary to understand the conserved aspects of embryonic patterning. Special emphasis will be placed on organisms with particular advantages for the study of embryonic development: e.g., mouse, frog, zebrafish, and Drosophila. The first half of the course will cover cell fate restrictions, cloning animals using nuclear transfer, stem cell biology, formation of the embryonic axes in vertebrates and Drosophila, and patterning of the neural tube and mesodermal tissues. The second half of the course will focus on emerging ideas and findings in the field, with emphasis on analysis of original literature.
BIOL 3310-001 Principles of Human Physiology Yoichiro Mori TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Our focus will be on human physiology and we will cover most of the major organ systems in some depth. We seek to understand physiological phenomena using physical and chemical principles where possible. Basic cell and molecular biology, (bio)chemistry, physics and mathematics are prerequisites for the course, although we will quickly review the required background material when needed. Much of the motivation for the study of physiology is to understand disease, which in turn allows us to better appreciate normal physiology. We will discuss disease throughout the class. In physiology, structure often implies function, and we will thus also cover a fair amount of anatomy and histology.
BIOL 3310-201 Principles of Human Physiology T 5:15 PM-6:14 PM Our focus will be on human physiology and we will cover most of the major organ systems in some depth. We seek to understand physiological phenomena using physical and chemical principles where possible. Basic cell and molecular biology, (bio)chemistry, physics and mathematics are prerequisites for the course, although we will quickly review the required background material when needed. Much of the motivation for the study of physiology is to understand disease, which in turn allows us to better appreciate normal physiology. We will discuss disease throughout the class. In physiology, structure often implies function, and we will thus also cover a fair amount of anatomy and histology.
BIOL 3310-202 Principles of Human Physiology W 8:30 AM-9:29 AM Our focus will be on human physiology and we will cover most of the major organ systems in some depth. We seek to understand physiological phenomena using physical and chemical principles where possible. Basic cell and molecular biology, (bio)chemistry, physics and mathematics are prerequisites for the course, although we will quickly review the required background material when needed. Much of the motivation for the study of physiology is to understand disease, which in turn allows us to better appreciate normal physiology. We will discuss disease throughout the class. In physiology, structure often implies function, and we will thus also cover a fair amount of anatomy and histology.
BIOL 3310-203 Principles of Human Physiology W 3:30 PM-4:29 PM Our focus will be on human physiology and we will cover most of the major organ systems in some depth. We seek to understand physiological phenomena using physical and chemical principles where possible. Basic cell and molecular biology, (bio)chemistry, physics and mathematics are prerequisites for the course, although we will quickly review the required background material when needed. Much of the motivation for the study of physiology is to understand disease, which in turn allows us to better appreciate normal physiology. We will discuss disease throughout the class. In physiology, structure often implies function, and we will thus also cover a fair amount of anatomy and histology.
BIOL 3310-204 Principles of Human Physiology W 5:15 PM-6:14 PM Our focus will be on human physiology and we will cover most of the major organ systems in some depth. We seek to understand physiological phenomena using physical and chemical principles where possible. Basic cell and molecular biology, (bio)chemistry, physics and mathematics are prerequisites for the course, although we will quickly review the required background material when needed. Much of the motivation for the study of physiology is to understand disease, which in turn allows us to better appreciate normal physiology. We will discuss disease throughout the class. In physiology, structure often implies function, and we will thus also cover a fair amount of anatomy and histology.
BIOL 3630-301 Hands on Plants (SNF Paideia Program Course) Doris Wagner T 1:45 PM-4:44 PM This course will focus on plants and climate change in the urban setting, specifically the city of Philadelphia. We will examine the role of plants in urban food, ancestral traditions, community, health & wellbeing, also the ecosystems benefits of plants. We will explore challenges faced by plants and ecosystems due to environmental changes, land use change, and differential access to green spaces. We will discuss plant biological, genetic, breeding, and ecological solutions for enhancing plant resilience. Students will gain hands-on experience, engage in dialog with farm, garden and ecosystem practitioners, as well as city officials and other support systems, NGOs and small businesses. Dialog will occur both on visits to local gardens, farms, or parks with representatives and stakeholders or on campus with guest speakers and each other. Students will develop project ideas, educational materials, plans, or designs that detail possible solutions to problems identified during their investigations. Activities will intersect with to those of PlantARC https://web.sas.upenn.edu/plantarc/
BIOL 4004-601 Immunobiology Michael P Cancro
Julia Eberhard 		M 7:00 PM-9:59 PM Early development of microbiology, pathology, and immunobiology; molecular and cellular bases of immune phenomena including: immunity to pathogens, immune diseases, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivity. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.
BIOL 4007-601 Cancer Cell Biology Maria Cotticelli
Shujuan Xia 		W 7:00 PM-9:59 PM This course will focus on the molecular mechanisms by which fundamental cellular processes are disrupted in the development of cancer.
BIOL 4024-401 Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton Tatyana M. Svitkina MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM Cytoskeleton and cell motility plays a crucial role in many aspects of normal and pathological physiology of individual cells, tissues, and whole organisms, including morphogenesis, immune response, wound healing, oncogenesis, and infection. This course will cover current topics in cell biology with emphasis on cytoskeleton and cell motility and their roles in these processes. Lectures, student presentations, and discussions in the class will be based on primary scientific literature.
BIOL 4142-401 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Mary Ellen Kelly TR 1:45 PM-3:14 PM This course focuses on the current state of our knowledge about the neurobiological basis of learning and memory. A combination of lectures and student seminars will explore the molecular and cellular basis of learning in invertebrates and vertebrates from a behavioral and neural perspective. NRSC4442401, PSYC3301401
BIOL 4266-401 Molecular Genetics of Neurological Disease Nancy Bonini TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM This course will focus on the molecular basis of neurological diseases, exploring in detail key papers that cover topics including defining the disease genes, development of animal models that provide mechanistic insight, and seminal findings that reveal molecular understanding. Diseases covered will include neurological diseases of great focus today such as Alzheimer's, Fragile-X and autism, dementia, motor neuron degeneration, and microsatellite repeat expansion disorders. The course will provide a perspective from initial molecular determination through current status. Students will gain an understanding of how the molecular basis of a disease is discovered (from classical genetics to modern genomics) and how such diseases can be modeled in simple genetic systems for mechanistic insight. The course will be comprised of lectures with detailed analysis of primary literature and in-class activities. Grading will be based on class participation, exams, and written papers. Biology 2210 is a pre-requisite. Seniors are prioritized for the course NRSC4266401 https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=BIOL4266401
BIOL 4310-401 Molecular Physiology Dejian Ren MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM This course is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in molecular physiology of sensory signal transduction. The major topics to cover will be signal transduction mechanisms used by membrane ion channels and receptors that detect the sensory stimuli (light, sound, temperature, smell and taste, for example) and transmit the signals to the nervous system. Modern molecular, genetic and structural techniques (electrophysiology, protein structural determination/analysis, animal genetics, and human disease, for example) will be introduced along with each topic. References will be primary research articles. Students will critically evaluate research discoveries through analysis of research papers. Each student will deliver two presentations and write a 10-page research proposal. BIOL5310401
BIOL 4430-401 Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Diseases Dustin Brisson M 1:45 PM-4:44 PM This course will focus on fundamental topics related to the ecological and evolutionary processes driving the transmission of pathogenic microbes among hosts including life-history strategies; evolution of pathogenic traits; the impacts of temporal, spatial and host-trait heterogeneity; and factors causing the emergence of an infectious pathogen. Examples will be drawn from human, wildlife, and plant pathogens to illustrate these ecological and evolutionary topics. Students will learn to develop and apply current ecological and evolutionary theory to infectious microbe research and gain practical experience accessing, interpreting and synthesizing the peer-reviewed scientific literature through a combination of popular and scientific readings, discussion, and lecture. BIOL5430401
BIOL 4517-401 Theoretical Population Biology Erol Akcay TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introduction to basic theoretical tools to study the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of populations. Topics to be discussed include: basic population dynamics and population genetics theory, evolutionary game theory/adaptive dynamics, social evolution (kin selection/multilevel selection), life-history evolution, and stochastic models. Other topics may be added based on the specific interests of students in the class. BIOL5517401
BIOL 4536-401 Introduction to Computational Biology & Biological Modeling Junhyong Kim MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM The goal of this course is to develop a deeper understanding of techniques and concepts used in Computational Biology. Both theoretical and practical aspects of a range of methods will be covered. Theoretical aspects will include statistical analysis, modeling, and algorithm design. This course cannot provide a comprehensive survey of the field but focuses on a select core set of topics and data types. We will discuss the genome browser, alignment algorithms, classical and non-parametric statistics, pathway analysis, dimensionality reduction, GWAS, multiple testing and machine learning, with primary focus on biomedical data. UNIX, R and Python will be utilized to learn to execute big data analysis pipelines, including RNA-Seq and DNA-Seq. UNIX and R will be taught from first principles but programming experience in Python is expected. Students without prior experience with Python should consider taking PHYS 1100 before taking this class. You will be provided with a computational (cloud based) platform on which to do all programming and assignments. BIOL5535401, CIS4360401 Natural Sciences & Mathematics Sector
BIOL 4606-401 Urban Botany F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM Urban environments present unique challenges and opportunities for plant species. After a review of plant taxonomy and anatomy, this course will examine the ecological impacts of plants in urban settings. We will explore landscapes in and around Penn’s campus to understand how plant communities contribute to ecosystem services in these environments. The applied uses of plants in agriculture, medicine, bioremediation, and other aspects of community health will also be explored. BIOL5606401
BIOL 4810-401 Drug Discovery and Development R 3:30 PM-6:29 PM This course provides a thorough interdisciplinary overview of the modern drug discovery and development process. Building on foundational life sciences and molecular science courses, this course demonstrates how basic scientific concepts are applied to real-world challenges in drug discovery and development.
The course begins with a history of medicines in society and the evolution of the modern pharmaceutical and biotech industry. It then covers a wide range of topics, including the identification of novel therapeutic targets, the molecular design of safe and effective drugs, considerations related to the final clinical formulations, clinical trial design and execution, regulatory pathways for drug approval, and post-market safety and efficacy monitoring.
The curriculum is led by experienced researchers, biotech innovators, and professionals from both academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. It covers essential disciplines that are vital to drug discovery and development. In addition to core subjects such as physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, the course also explores related fields, including organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, materials science, and biotechnology. Students will also investigate in silico methodologies, explore applications of AI in drug discovery and development, and learn about advanced biomanufacturing processes. By the course's end, students will understand the various challenges, opportunities, and career paths available within drug discovery, the pharmaceutical sector, and the broader biotechnology industry. 		BIOL5810401
BIOL 4825-401 Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Superlab Jennifer A Punt
John D Wagner 		TR 1:45 PM-4:44 PM Intensive laboratory class where open-ended, interesting biological problems are explored using modern lab techniques. Topics may include protein structure/function studies; genetic screens, genomics and gene expression studies; proteomics and protein purification techniques; and molecular cloning and DNA manipulation. The course emphasizes developing scientific communication and independent research skills. Course topics reflect the interests of individual Biology faculty members. This course is recommended for students considering independent research. BIOL5825401
BIOL 5062-001 Biological Foundations for Bioengineering and Biotechnology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Kimberly Wodzanowski Wilson CANCELED This course is designed for students in graduate level degree programs with an interest in developing a strong understanding of core concepts in cellular and molecular biology. It is assumed that students either have familiarity with undergraduate level biology topics, or can quickly catch up to keep pace with the course. We will primarily explore areas of cell and molecular biology ranging from protein synthesis to cell signaling to immunology. This fast-paced course will provide both an overview of foundational principles, as well as modern applications and developments through literature review. Students will be expected to engage deeply with the material, and will have the opportunity to develop scientific skills in critical thinking, reading, and communication, culminating in a final group presentation at the end of the semester. Upon completing the course, students should feel empowered to enroll in any advanced molecular and cellular-based biology course at Penn.
BIOL 5210-401 Molecular Biology and Genetics Nancy Bonini
Kimberly L Gallagher 		TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL2210401 https://coursesintouch.apps.upenn.edu/cpr/jsp/fast.do?webService=syll&t=202530&c=BIOL5210401
BIOL 5210-402 Molecular Biology and Genetics T 5:15 PM-6:14 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL2210402
BIOL 5210-403 Molecular Biology and Genetics W 1:45 PM-2:44 PM This course will survey the discipline of molecular genetics. Two broad areas will be considered 1) Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and genomics and 2) Genetics: basic Mendelian & molecular genetics. BIOL2210403
BIOL 5310-401 Molecular Physiology Dejian Ren MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM This course is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in molecular physiology of sensory signal transduction. The major topics to cover will be signal transduction mechanisms used by membrane ion channels and receptors that detect the sensory stimuli (light, sound, temperature, smell and taste, for example) and transmit the signals to the nervous system. Modern molecular, genetic and structural techniques (electrophysiology, protein structural determination/analysis, animal genetics, and human disease, for example) will be introduced along with each topic. References will be primary research articles. Students will critically evaluate research discoveries through analysis of research papers. Each student will deliver two presentations and write a 10-page research proposal. BIOL4310401
BIOL 5430-401 Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Diseases Dustin Brisson M 1:45 PM-4:44 PM This course will focus on fundamental topics related to the ecological and evolutionary processes driving the transmission of pathogenic microbes among hosts including life-history strategies; evolution of pathogenic traits; the impacts of temporal, spatial and host-trait heterogeneity; and factors causing the emergence of an infectious pathogen. Examples will be drawn from human, wildlife, and plant pathogens to illustrate these ecological and evolutionary topics. Students will learn to develop and apply current ecological and evolutionary theory to infectious microbe research and gain practical experience accessing, interpreting and synthesizing the peer-reviewed scientific literature through a combination of popular and scientific readings, discussion, and lecture. BIOL4430401
BIOL 5510-401 Statistics for Biologists Joshua Benjamin Plotkin TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introductory probability theory. Principles of statistical methods. Problems of estimation and hypothesis testing in biology and related areas. BIOL2510401
BIOL 5517-401 Theoretical Population Biology Erol Akcay TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM Introduction to basic theoretical tools to study the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of populations. Topics to be discussed include: basic population dynamics and population genetics theory, evolutionary game theory/adaptive dynamics, social evolution (kin selection/multilevel selection), life-history evolution, and stochastic models. Other topics may be added based on the specific interests of students in the class. BIOL4517401
BIOL 5535-401 Introduction to Computational Biology & Biological Modeling Junhyong Kim MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM The goal of this course is to develop a deeper understanding of techniques and concepts used in Computational Biology. Both theoretical and practical aspects of a range of methods will be covered. Theoretical aspects will include statistical analysis, modeling, and algorithm design. This course cannot provide a comprehensive survey of the field but focuses on a select core set of topics and data types. We will discuss the genome browser, alignment algorithms, classical and non-parametric statistics, pathway analysis, dimensionality reduction, GWAS, multiple testing and machine learning, with primary focus on biomedical data. UNIX, R and Python will be utilized to learn to execute big data analysis pipelines, including RNA-Seq and DNA-Seq. UNIX and R will be taught from first principles but prior experience in Python will be assumed. You will be provided with a computational (cloud based) platform on which to do all programming and assignments.
Prerequisite: Programming experience in Python required. 		BIOL4536401, CIS4360401
BIOL 5536-401 Fundamentals of Computational Biology Junhyong Kim MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM Introductory computational biology course designed for both biology students and computer science, engineering students. The course will cover fundamentals of algorithms, statistics, and mathematics as applied to biological problems. In particular, emphasis will be given to biological problem modeling and understanding the algorithms and mathematical procedures at the "pencil and paper" level. That is, practical implementation of the algorithms is not taught but principles of the algorithms are covered using small sized examples. Topics to be covered are: genome annotation and string algorithms, pattern search and statistical learning, molecular evolution and phylogenetics, functional genomics and systems level analysis. CIS5360401, GCB5360401
BIOL 5606-401 Urban Botany F 1:45 PM-4:44 PM Urban environments present unique challenges and opportunities for plant species. After a review of plant taxonomy and anatomy, this course will examine the ecological impacts of plants in urban settings. We will explore landscapes in and around Penn’s campus to understand how plant communities contribute to ecosystem services in these environments. The applied uses of plants in agriculture, medicine, bioremediation, and other aspects of community health will also be explored. BIOL4606401
BIOL 5810-401 Drug Discovery and Development R 3:30 PM-6:29 PM This course provides a thorough interdisciplinary overview of the modern drug discovery and development process. Building on foundational life sciences and molecular science courses, this course demonstrates how basic scientific concepts are applied to real-world challenges in drug discovery and development.
The course begins with a history of medicines in society and the evolution of the modern pharmaceutical and biotech industry. It then covers a wide range of topics, including the identification of novel therapeutic targets, the molecular design of safe and effective drugs, considerations related to the final clinical formulations, clinical trial design and execution, regulatory pathways for drug approval, and post-market safety and efficacy monitoring.
The curriculum is led by experienced researchers, biotech innovators, and professionals from both academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. It covers essential disciplines that are vital to drug discovery and development. In addition to core subjects such as physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, the course also explores related fields, including organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, materials science, and biotechnology. Students will also investigate in silico methodologies, explore applications of AI in drug discovery and development, and learn about advanced biomanufacturing processes. By the course's end, students will understand the various challenges, opportunities, and career paths available within drug discovery, the pharmaceutical sector, and the broader biotechnology industry.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate courses in biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. 		BIOL4810401
BIOL 5820-301 Biological Foundations: Exploring Groundbreaking Research Alex Harris MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM Designed for graduate students with an interest in exploring important discoveries in the biological sciences through the lens of literature discussion. We will emphasize work that has won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and its relevance to modern research. It is assumed that students have familiarity with undergraduate biology topics, or can catch up, to keep pace with discussions. In addition to instructor-guided exploration of course material, students will be expected to lead journal club-style discussions on papers of their choosing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have both a greater appreciation for major discoveries in the biological sciences, and a greater ability to discuss and apply these discoveries to their own scientific questions.
BIOL 5825-401 Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Superlab Jennifer A Punt
John D Wagner 		TR 1:45 PM-4:44 PM Intensive laboratory class where open-ended, interesting biological problems are explored using modern lab techniques. Topics may include protein structure/function studies; genetic screens, genomics and gene expression studies; proteomics and protein purification techniques; and molecular cloning and DNA manipulation. The course emphasizes developing scientific communication and independent research skills. Course topics reflect the interests of individual Biology faculty members. This course is recommended for students considering independent research. BIOL4825401
BIOL 5860-401 Mathematical Modeling in Biology Toshiyuki Ogawa MW 1:45 PM-3:14 PM This course will cover various mathematical models and tools that are used to study modern biological problems. Mathematical models may be drawn from cell biology, physiology, population genetics, or ecology. Tools in dynamical systems or stochastic processes will be introduced as necessary. No prior knowledge of biology is needed to take this course, but some familiarity with differential equations and probability will be assumed. MATH5861401
BIOL 7000-301 Advanced Topics in Current Biological Research David S. Roos Integrative seminar on current biological research for first-year PhD students.