BIOL482 - CELL SIGNALING

Status
O
Activity
SEM
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
401
Section ID
BIOL482401
Meeting times
W 0330PM-0630PM
Meeting location
CHEMISTRY BUILDING 109
Instructors
GALLAGHER, KIMBERLY
Description
The evolution of multicellularity required that cells be able to both send and receive signals from their neighbors. The development of organs and differentiation of cells and tissues requires reliable and continuous communication between cells. Consequen
Course number only
482
Cross listings
CAMB482401
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No

BIOL499 - ADV. INDEPENDENT STUDY

Status
O
Activity
IND
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
000
Section ID
BIOL499000
Meeting times
W 1200PM-0100PM
Meeting location
LEIDY LAB 109
Description
A second semester of independent study, in most cases extending the research undertaken for the BIOL 399. Apply at the Biology Academic Office, 102 Leidy Labs.
Course number only
499
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No

BIOL493 - EPIGENETICS OF HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Status
O
Activity
SEM
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
301
Section ID
BIOL493301
Meeting times
TR 0130PM-0300PM
Instructors
KESSLER, DANIELSAMMONS, MORGANBERGER, SHELLEY
Description
Epigenetic alterations encompass heritable, non-genetic changes to chromatin (the polymer of DNA plus histone proteins) that influence cellular and organismal processes. This course will examine epigenetic mechanisms in directing development from the earl
Course number only
493
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No

BIOL411 - EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY

Status
O
Activity
SEM
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
301
Section ID
BIOL411301
Meeting times
TR 0130PM-0300PM
Meeting location
GODDARD LAB 100
Instructors
LINKSVAYER, TIMOTHY
Description
This course will focus on topics at the intersection of evolutionary biology and ecology, including the evolution of cooperation and conflict from genes to societies to ecological communities, life history evolution, and the evolution of interspecific int
Course number only
411
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No

BIOL399 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

Status
O
Activity
IND
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
000
Section ID
BIOL399000
Description
Laboratory research with a faculty member in the Department of Biology. Research may also be conducted elsewhere on campus but co-sponsored by a faculty member in Biology. A final paper is required. Apply at the Biology Academic Office, 102 Leidy Labs.
Course number only
399
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No

BIOL199 - CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY

Status
O
Activity
IND
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
000
Section ID
BIOL199000
Description
Independent study for students doing research based on data that is generated in a clinical setting. Projects must be sponsored by standing faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and co-sponsored by a faculty member in the Department of Biology. The pr
Course number only
199
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No

BIOL576 - MICROBIAL DIVERSITY & PATHOGENESIS LAB

Status
C
Activity
LAB
Term
2014A
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
401
Section ID
BIOL576401
Meeting times
TR 0130PM-0430PM
Meeting location
GODDARD LAB 400
Instructors
POHLSCHRODER, MECHTHILDHOGAN, KAREN
Description
Advanced version of BIOL 376: Microbial Diversity and Pathogenesis Lab for graduate students only. Additional readings and course work as directed.
Course number only
576
Cross listings
BIOL376401
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No