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3.00 Credits
An integrated study of the effects of light upon living organisms at the molecular, organismic, and ecosystem levels. Examines the regulatory role of light in a variety of biological responses, as well as application of the principles of photobiology to current problems in medicine and agriculture. Includes lecture/discussion, laboratory, and student research projects. Prerequisites: two Biology courses numbered between 120 and 129. Offered every two years.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory biochemistry course focused on the chemistry of the major molecules that compose living matter. The structure and function of the major classes of biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates) are addressed along with other topics including bioenergetics, enzyme catalysis, and information transfer at the molecular level. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on methods used to study the properties and behavior of biological molecules and their functions in the cell. Three hours lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 242; an introductory biology course is highly recommended. This course is cross-listed as CHEM 342.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the metabolic processes in animals and plants, including signal transduction, aerobic and anaerobic piration, and photosynthesis, as well as the biosynthesis of the major types of biomolecules. For each metabolic pathway, we will examine the regulation of enzymes and related genes, their energetic requirements, and the function of pathway end products. Both the normal functioning of metabolic pathways and common metabolic malfunctions, e.g., human inborn errors of metabolism, will be considered. Selected readings from the primary literature and the popular press are required. Students will complete detailed case studies focusing on human metabolism and metabolic disorders. Three hours classroom a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 242. This course is cross-listed as CHEM 343.
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6.00 Credits
Computer simulation modeling is a way to develop scientific understanding. A key element of computational science, computer simulation modeling is the representation of systems with mathematics; computers do the mathematical calculation. This course considers biological, chemical, and physical systems, with interdisciplinary applications in environmental science and other fields. For the course project, students model systems related to their individual interests. No experience with computer programming or calculus is required. Six hours of integrated lecture and laboratory each week. Prerequisites: Any three courses in natural science and/or mathematics. This course is cross-listed as ENST 348. This course fulfills the lab-science distribution requirement.
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3.00 Credits
A team-taught study of the biological and chemical aspects of the field of immunology. The areas covered include immunochemistry, immunogenetics, cell-mediated immunity, and immunopathology. Emphasis in the class and the laboratory will be on the process and analysis of experimental investigation. Also listed as Chemistry 380. Prerequisite: One Biology course numbered between 120 and 129 or CHEM 242 or BIOL 313 or permission of the instructor. Offered every other year.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of specialized subject areas of biology. Some recent topics included Experimental Virology, Ornithology, and Histology. Topic, course structure, credit, and instructor will be announced by preregistration. Prerequisite dependent upon topic. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
Through detailed study of the primary biological literature, students acquire an understanding of the methodology and philosophy of scientific research. Includes study of the formulation of hypotheses, the design of experiments or observations to test these hypotheses, and the interpretation of results. Subject matter varies based upon the interests of instructor and students. This course satisfies the requirement for a research experience for the biology major. Prerequisites: two Biology courses numbered between 120 and 129, and one upper-level biology course.
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6.00 Credits
A study of the molecular aspects of gene structure and function. Course topics include recombinant DNA techniques, regulation of gene expression, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, molecular developmental genetics, and human molecular genetics. The laboratory studies utilize contemporary, molecular methods to explore DNA organization and function. Six hours classroom a week. Prerequisites: two Biology courses numbered between 120 and 129, BIOL 317. For Neuroscience majors only, prerequisite is BIOL 124 and PSYC 125.
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6.00 Credits
In this course we focus on the regulation of gene expression during development. Course topics include mechanisms of control of gene expression, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, the theory and use of bioinformatics to address these topics, and molecular techniques used to assess and perturb gene expression during development. Laboratory studies will utilize molecular and data-mining approaches to investigate the roles of genes during development. Six hours classroom a week. Prerequisites: two Biology courses numbered between 120 and 129 and BIOL 216, or permission of instructor.
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6.00 Credits
A focused study of biochemical, cellular, and molecular aspects of ribonucleic acid (RNA). Topics of study include RNA structure, RNA processing and turnover, splicing, ribozymes and riboswitches, RNA interference, RNA editing and modification, small RNAs, and RNA viruses. Regular reading and discussion of primary literature will complement the lectures. The laboratory will utilize modern molecular biology techniques for working with and using RNA to perform original research. Six hours classroom/laboratory a week. Prerequisites: BIOL 216 and CHEM 242
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