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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 020.305 Carbohydrates are not for energy (e.g., starch) or structure (e.g., cellulose) only. Carbohydrates conjugated to proteins and lipids (Glycoconjugates) perform diverse and intricate biological reactions. More than 2/3 of all proteins in eukaryotes are glycosylated. Glycolipids are vital elements of cell membranes, especially in the nervous tissues. Many pathogens (e.g., influenza virus) utilizes glycoconjugates on human cells to invade. Structures and biological functions of glycoconjugates will be discussed in this course.
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2.00 Credits
This course analyzes the fundamental process of photosynthesis, the process on which all life on Earth depends for its existence. We begin from the level of the structural organization of the photosynthetic machinery, and progress to the essentials of the photophysics of light capture by the primary pigments. Next we follow the conversion of photon flow to electron flow through the electron transport chain and finally we study the formation of chemical gradients that serve as temporary "energy stores" utilized in the synthesis of the essential chemicals that are consumed to drive carbon dioxide and nitrogen fixation and yield biomass. Finally, we compare the specializations of land and aquatic photosynthetic systems that serve the two different ecosystems. Prerequisites: 020.305 and 020.306 or special permission by the Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A course for upper-level undergraduates that will introduce them to immunochemistry, immunobiology, and clinical immunology. Emphasis is placed on the language, concepts, and experimental methodology of modern immunology and the application of this information to specific human diseases. Prereq: AS.020.330, AS.020.305, AS.020.306
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2.00 Credits
Prereq: Biochemistry 020.305, Cell Biology 020.306 Seminar-style class which examines alternative health strategies that have a olecular basis, such as consumption of red wine (resveratrol, antioxidants), green tea (polyphenols, ECGC, etc.), megadoses of vitamins; acupuncture (endorphin & neurotransmitter release), high-fat low-carb diets, etc. Class will open with the topic of placebos and experimental design in human trials (or in epidemiological studies). Students will learn to find peer-reviewed research articles on topics of interest, take turns presenting articles, give a written analysis of each article, and discuss articles in seminar format. Grading will be based on finding quality research articles, class participation, written evaluation of articles, and presentation of articles to the class.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 020.330, 020.305, 020.306. Development of invertebrates, vertebrates and plants. The course will emphasize the experimental bases for the fundamental concepts of development.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the evolutionary history and diversity of mammals, with emphasis on the first half of the Cenozoic - the beginning of the Age of Mammals. The course will focus primarily on the adaptive radiation of mammals (including our own order primates) that followed the extinction of the dinosaurs, exploring the origins and relationships of the major groups of mammals as well as the anatomical and ecological reasons for their success. Lectures will be supplemented with relevant fossils and recent specimens. Some organismal biology desirable.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 020.305 or 020.306 or 080.305 or 080.306; Juniors and Seniors only. Up-to-date primary literature manuscripts related to new discoveries and new strategies that are allowing scientists to make amazing progress in biomedical research will be presented. Examples include: labeling neurons with up to 90 different colors to trace their circuitry, evolution studies in glowing bacteria, detecting several viruses on a single chip and using fiber optics and channel rhodopsin to induce sleep. Students should be interested in reading primary literature research papers and discussing them in class.
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2.00 Credits
This laboratory explores the development of live animals and students in each section will sometimes be required to return to lab on succeeding days to observe and record the results of their experiments. Coreq: 020.363
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3.00 Credits
Prereqs: 020.151 and 020.152; Juniors and Seniors only This course is meant to be an introduction to human gross anatomy. It will seek to give students enough background in anatomical knowledge and vocabulary to help them in their initial training in medical school, however, it will not be a substitute for anatomy courses in medical school. It will focus on normal adult anatomy, and it will cover each of the main regions of the body – i.e., thorax, abdomen and pelvis, back and limbs, and head-&-neck. Lectures will cover descriptive and functional anatomy, ultimately leaving students with a better understanding of anatomical terminology and 3D relationships of structures within the human body, and better problem-solving skills as they begin to relate symptoms to causes, again at the gross anatomical level.
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3.00 Credits
A history of life on earth has been recorded in the DNA of organisms that live today. But what language is it and how can we read that history? This course introduces basic principles of molecular evolution plus a wide array of methodologies used to interpret molecular sequence data. Many interesting studies of gene and genome evolution will be covered as examples of this burgeoning area of research. This fun and popular course now includes computer labs that will enable students to obtain first-hand experience in this exciting field of research.
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