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3.00 Credits
In this course we will examine how drugs interact with the nervous system. Specifically, we will focus on the cellular and molecular actions of drugs such as opiates, hallucinogens, marijuana, and cocaine on synaptic transmission as a mechanism for understanding the structure and function of the synapse. In addition, we will discuss how toxins and venoms affect synaptic transmission in nature as well as how they have been (and continue to be) used as research tools. Through this approach - of relating natural to experimental - students will be able to appreciate both the simplicity of synaptic design and the complexity of synaptic transmission in the historical context of the study of neuroscience.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3352 with a grade of C- or permission from the instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course covers normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development; sources of totipotent, pluripotent and determined embryonic and fetal stem cells; the production of gynogenotes and androgenotes and the evaluation of these embryos to determine the contribution of maternal and paternal genomes to the developing embryo; epigenetic and X chromosome imprinting; the use of transgenes to correct genetic defects in developing embryos; and the function of specific genes in determining body pattern.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) and 3265 (0265) with a grade of C- or better
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3.00 Credits
Broad coverage of “chemical messengers”, occurrence, biochemistry, and physiology. Vertebrate endocrinology with minor treatment of invertebrates and plants.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey the categories of tumors and their varying natures. Known mechanisms that lead to tumor cell development, multistep tumorigenesis, metastasis, tumor immunology, and cancer treatments will be examined in depth.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
Cell proliferation and its control: model systems, comparisons of proliferating cells with non-proliferating cells, controls of cell division and genomic stability and how that control is modified in proliferative diseases such as cancer, and the relationships between proliferation and differentiation. Readings will be taken from the literature.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) and 3096 (W204) with a C- or better in both
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3.00 Credits
The course covers those aspects of physical chemistry and computer simulation
of use to biochemists in understanding the physical properties of biologically
significant molecules and structures.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2112 (0102) with a grade of C or better; and CHEM 1031 (C071) and 1032 (C072), 1033 (C073) and 1034 (C074), MATH 1042 (0086), and PHYSICS 1061 (C087) or 2021 (0121) with a C- or better in all
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to survey current issues in
technologies including therapeutics and diagnostics, and to examine consequences of developments in this area. The course is designed in a Problem Based Learning format, where students research critical areas and provide oral and written reports for other members in the class. The course is organized by topics including Concepts in Genetics, Cloning and Ethics, Gene Therapy, Prenatal Diagnosis, Gene Therapy for Cancer, Cell Replacement Therapy, Genomics and Proteomics, Vaccines, Forensics, Plant Biotechnology, and Instrumentation. At the end of the course, each student makes a formal presentation on a specific advance in biotechnology.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) and 3096 (W204) with a C- or better in both
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3.00 Credits
Advanced discussion of selected topics.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for upper-level undergraduate students majoring in a natural science. This seminar course teaches students how to communicate scientific information in written and oral (PowerPoint) formats clearly and succinctly. The development and refinement of the primary research article represents the core of the course; however, other genres of scientific writing (and audiences) are explored. In addition, students develop their skills as revisers, editors, and reviewers through in-class exercises that focus on giving (and receiving) constructive criticism. As part of a secondary goal of the course, other professional forms of writing (e.g., cover letters, personal statements, and resumes) as well as careers in scientific writing are discussed.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 3096 (W204) with a C- or better, or BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) with a C- or better
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3.00 Credits
The primary aim of this course is to prepare students for careers in the fields of molecular biology, genetics and biomedical sciences by introducing them to basic principles and techniques of genomics and proteomics. In addition to use of a textbook, recent genomics and proteomics research papers will be discussed. Class is held in the Biology Computer lab, and lectures will include time for database exploration and other computer work.
Prerequisite:
BIOLOGY 2296 (2203, 0203) with a C or better
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