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The course includes discussions of scenarios for next 50-100 years, which articulate alternative development pathways in terms of climate change, food production, and biodiversity. The course discusses alterations and interactions among carbon, nitrogen and water cycles as they are modified by humans. Basic understanding of human impacts is complemented with discussions of potential applied solutions to environmental problems. Instructor permission required.
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An in-depth look at plant ecological strategy, focusing on the anatomical and physiological adaptations of plants to particular environments. Additional topics include plant-animal interactions, historical biogeography, and community assembly processes. A comparative, phylogenetic approach is emphasized. Lectures present a broad overview of topics, and discussions focus on current outstanding problems. Lab exercises provide hands-on experience in designing experiments, measuring plant performance, and scientific writing. Required laboratory hours to be arranged by the instructor. Expected: BIOL 0430 or BIOL 0440. Enrollment limited to 15.
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Innate immunity is the initial response to microbes that prevents infection of the host. It acts within minutes to hours, allowing the development of the adaptive response in vertebrates. It is the sole mechanism of defense in invertebrates such as insects. The components and mechanisms dictating this response are explored. Prerequisite: BIOL 0530. Instructor permission required.
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Covers advanced genetic and molecular methods and their use in analysis of complex biological phenomena such as development, signaling, behavior, and disease. Discusses how these techniques are applied across an array of organisms, with special emphasis on the major eukaryotic genetic model systems (Drosophilia, nematodes, mouse, yeast, Arabidopsis). Uses primary research literature to analyze the design of forward– and reverse–genetic approaches to discover novel gene function. For advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. Prerequisite for undergraduates: BIOL 0470 or instructor permission. Expected background: any of BIOL 0280, 0500, 1050, or 1310.Graduate students should register for BIOL 2540.
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Emerging diseases influence the health of human populations in less developed countries and are expected to have similar effects worldwide. Rising incidence of "new" diseases underscores the need for knowledge of infection mechanisms and their outcomes. Focuses on biochemical, genetic, cellular and immunological events of emerging pathogens and host responses. Prerequisites: BIOL 0470 or BIOL 0530, or instructor permission.
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Emphasizes the understanding of molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. Begins with a general introduction to the field of virology and then focuses on the molecular biology of specific viruses that are associated with human disease. Lectures based on current literature. Prerequisite: BIOL 0280, 0470, or 0530, or instructor permission.
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Provides background on steps involved in vaccine development, from conceptualization to production to immunization. Considers infectious diseases and their associated vaccines in the context of community health. Appropriate for any student wanting to gain an understanding of vaccine science, and also provides a foundation for other advanced courses in immunology and infectious disease, biomedical research, or medical/graduate studies. Activities include an in–class presentation and a research paper on a topic chosen by the student. Expected: BIOL 0530 (or equivalent experience, to be vetted with instructor).
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How and why do animals run, jump, swim and fly? Physiology, anatomy, ecology, and evolutionary history all influence, and are influenced by, the way animals move around. We will integrate analyses from many levels of biological organization - from molecular motors, through bone-muscle systems, to biogeography - with methods and approaches from mechanics, fluid dynamics, and robotics. Expected: BIOL 0800 and PHYS 0030.
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Fundamental concepts relating to the adverse effects of chemical agents on human health. Topics include dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, mechanisms of toxicity, and the effects of selected environmental toxicants on organ systems. Many of these concepts will be reinforced through the use of a case-study approach where a pertinent environmental issue is incorporated into the ongoing lectures. Expected: BIOL 0500 or BIOL 0800.
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