BIO
100 Concepts of Biology (Fall 2008)
A one-semester introductory course covering the main concepts
of biology for students not majoring in science. Meets General Education requirements for a laboratory science.
BIO
103 General Biology I (Fall 2006 only)
Half of a two-semester introductory course studying the major principles
of biology. Topics include the chemical and physical foundations
of life; cell structure & function, metabolism, development,
and genetics. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
Required course for Biology major. Meets General Education requirements
only if BIO 104 is successfully completed.
BIO
225 Cancer Biology
A lecture course introducing students to a variety of topics in
cancer biology including: the nature of cancer cells, causes of
cancer, the body's response to cancer, and cancer treatment and
prevention.
Prerequisite: one 4-credit college biology course.
Online text and original research papers will be used. Students
are expected to present weekly news summaries, or more extensive
Powerpoint presentations.
BIO
312 Genetics (Fall 2008 Lab)
This course covers the basic principles of genetics, including classical genetics, molecular genetics, gene expression, quantitative genetics, cytogenetics, population genetics and evolutionary genetics. The laboratory includes projects studying Drosophila genetics and human DNA fingerprinting.
BIO
410 Topics in Molecular Genetics
An advanced lecture-&-lab course emphasizing current understanding
of genome structure and function. Laboratory exercises will teach
fundamental techniques in DNA manipulation and analysis.
Prerequisite: genetics or biochemistry.
Online text and original research papers will be used. Students
are expected to deliver two Powerpoint presentations during the
semester.
BIO
440 Molecular Biology
An advanced lecture course examining the molecular mechanisms underlying
biological processes. Emphasis will be on structure and function
of DNA, RNA, and proteins.
Prerequisite: junior standing. Cell biology,microbiology, or genetics
recommended.
Online text and original research papers will be used. Students
are expected to deliver two Powerpoint presentations during the
semester.
BIO
500 Graduate Seminar
Techniques in scientific literature research, scientific writing,
and digital presentations.
Students will prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation and
lead a class discussion on a research topic of choice.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
BIO
535 Advanced Molecular Biology
A
lecture-&-lab course examining advanced topics in molecular biology, including genome/transcriptome/proteome
analysis. Students will learn techniques in molecular analysis,
and conduct small research projects.
Background in genetics or molecular biology is recommended.
Online text and original research papers will be used. One or two
exams, several short reports, and two PowerPoint presentations will
be required.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
BIO
536 Molecular Oncology
An advanced lecture course examining molecular mechanisms underlying
cell growth control, carcinogenesis, cancer genetics and immunology,
and current treatment technologies.
Background in genetics or molecular biology is recommended.
Online text and original research papers will be used. One or two
exams, several short reports, and two PowerPoint presentations will
be required.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
BIO
537 Molecular Endocrinology
An advanced lecture course examining molecular aspects of hormone
synthesis & structure, hormonal regulation of gene expression
and cellular pathways, and aberrant hormone effects.
Recommended background in physiology, genetics, or biochemistry.
Online text and original research papers will be used. One or two
exams, several short reports, and two PowerPoint presentations will
be required.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
BIO
538 Molecular Mechanisms of Animal Development
An advanced lecture course exploring molecular and genetic mechanisms
underlying cell adhesion, cell-cell communication, signaling pathways,
apoptosis, pattern & body axis formation, morphogenesis and
sex determination in animals.
Recommended background in genetics, cell biology, or developmental
biology.
Online text and original research papers will be used. One or two
exams, several short reports, and two PowerPoint presentations will
be required.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
BIO
539 Molecular Biology of Procaryotes
An advanced lecture course examining the molecular mechanisms underlying
procaryotic biology. Emphasis will be on pathogenic bacteria.
Recommended background in microbiology, genetics, or molecular biology.
Online text and original research papers will be used. One or two
exams, several short reports, and two PowerPoint presentations will
be required.
Prerequisite: admission
to the Master's degree program in Biological & Environmental
Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
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