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3.00 Credits
The purpose of the Immunology course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the immune system that in its normal function protects each of us from the harmful effects of microbial invaders. The lectures will describe the general properties and development of immunity, the condition of being protected from infection by microorganisms or the effects of foreign molecules. They will provide systemic coverage of immune responses to viruses, bacteria, protozoa and roundworms as well as the practical aspects of vaccine development. Additional lectures will include a description of various types of primary immunodeficiencies, most prevalent autoimmune disease and cancer.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) with a C- or better, or 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
The role of viruses in human diseases, and their potential as tools for research and clinical interventions. The course will focus on virus-induced diseases in man including polio, rabies, hepatitis, herpes, and influenza; recently discovered viruses such as HIV and HTLV-1 will also be studied. Virus-host interactions and the mechanisms involved in disease progression, therapeutic strategies, and vaccines, strategies for viral entry, evasion of the immune system, transmission, and the subversion of host-cell machinery will be emphasized. Potential uses of viruses as vector for gene therapy of genetic disorders, cancers, and infectious diseases will also be discussed.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) and 3096 (W204) with a C- or better in both
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3.00 Credits
The role of genes during the periods of determination and differentiation in eukaryote development. Emphasis on the regulation of gene function and the relationship between gene function and the molecular and developmental interactions that culminate in the adult phenotype.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) and 3096 (W204) with a C- or better in both
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4.00 Credits
A survey of modern techniques in microscopy. Students will acquire a thorough grounding in general principles of optics and their application to the microscope. We will cover the theory of many methods current in Biology and Medicine, including: phase, interference contrast, and fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, video microscopy, and digital image processing and analysis. This course includes extensive laboratory experience.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better, or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
Emphasis on the physiology of normal animals; consideration of disease states as counter-illustrations. Certain comparative aspects of physiology are introduced. Discussions of function extend to the physical and biochemical level. Note: Credit is not permitted for both Biology 0234 (under the old numbering system) and Biology 3334 (0334).
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 1111 (0101) and 2112 (0102) with a C or better in both, CHEM 1032 (C072) with a C or better, MATH 1042 (0086) with a C- or better, and PHYSICS 2022 (0122) with a C- or better
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4.00 Credits
The interrelationships between biological, chemical, and physical factors in freshwater environments. Lectures and laboratories address general ecological principles (population dynamics, community structure, energy flow, and nutrient cycling) as they apply to plants and animals in lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands. Note: Students are required to participate in up to two field trips, one of which includes weekend travel.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 1111 (0101) and 2112 (0102) with a grade of C or better in both, BIOLOGY 2227 (0227) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
Study of the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS) with a focus on the functional brain at a systems level. Systems level questions include how circuits are formed and used anatomically and physiologically to produce physiological functions, such as reflexes, sensory integration, motor coordination, emotional responses, learning and memory.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 1111 (0101) and 2112 (0102) and MATH 1041 (C085) and 1042 (0086) all with a grade of C or better, plus CHEM 2201 (0121) with a grade of a C- or better; or BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a grade of C- or better
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the relationship of neural activity and connectivity to behavior. Topics include motor control, object recognition, and feedback. Examples from both vertebrate and invertebrate species. Analytic and synthetic approaches.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3352 (0352) with a grade of B- or better
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3.00 Credits
This course covers developmental and anatomical aspects of the nervous system. The relationship of form to function will be studied in a variety of both invertebrate and vertebrate systems. The course is intended to complement
Neurobiology 3352 (0352)/5452 (0452) so that students will have a perspective on neuroscience
ranging from the molecular to the systems level.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
The course will focus on the molecular and cellular basis of neurological processing. The fundamentals of action potential generation, synaptic and receptor potentials generation and neuron-neuron communication will be discussed. The contemporary understanding of sensory processing will be covered in great detail with a particular focus on molecular sensors of light, sound, odorants, taste and touch and the signal transduction pathways that underlie the five senses.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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