Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 1

Description: ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS SEMINAR: WATER Water--one of the most basic and important components of the environment. But how is the water cycle changing and what are the current issues? In this semester's course we will discuss the water from an interdisciplinary perspective, from reservoirs and flow, through life and uses, to pollution and rights. Also offered as ESCI 113 and ENST 113.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY Current topics in biological research with an emphasis on human health. Topics include the Human Genome Project, transgenic plants, cancer, heart disease, viruses, and others. Papers from scientific journals covering novel techniques and advances in medicine will be discussed. Instructor(s): Bondos.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY The first in an integrated sequence of three courses (BIOS 201, 202, 301). Chemistry and energetics, cell physiology, cell biology, Mendelian genetics, plant physiology, and animal physiology. Instructor(s): Gustin.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201

Description: INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY The second in an integrated sequence of four courses (BIOS 201, 202, 301, 302). Molecular genetics, DNA technology, antibiotics and antivirals, behavior, evolution, ecology, diversity, and conservation biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201. Instructor(s): Gomer, Meffert.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201

Description: INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Your registration for this course will NOT be accepted until you sign up at http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/bios211/ Introduction to the scientific method, principles of experimental design, selected research strategies, record keeping, and technical communication as related to biological science. Taught in the first half of each semester. Instructor(s): Caprette

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: INTRO LAB MOD ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Experimental, laboratory, and field studies of natural history, ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. Computer simulations of population genetics. Course will begin after mid-semester break in the Fall semester and after mid-term recess in the Spring semester. Instructor(s): Sullender

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 AND CHEM 212 AND BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202

Description: BIOCHEMISTRY The third in an integrated sequence of four courses (BIOS 201, 202, 301, 302). Structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; glycolysis, aerobic metabolism, and energy coupling. Instructor(s): Olson, Shamoo.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301

Description: BIOCHEMISTRY The final in an integrated sequence of four courses (BIOS 201, 202, 301, 302). Introduction to metabolism, membranes, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, and regulation. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Mackenzie; Shamoo.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: WRITING AND VISUAL DESIGN IN THE BIOSCIENCES Course works with a single biosciences topic of current interest to develop skills in designing visuals (posters, report figures, PowerPoint), structuring arguments, writing about visual evidence (for example: Northern blots, graphs, photographs), and editing for style. Helps prepare students for moving from BIOS 211 to BIOS 311. No oral presentations. Taught second half of the semester for 7 weeks.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: GENETICS: BIOLOGICAL, CULTURE-HISTORICAL, AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES The course uses an interdisciplinary perspective. The course will cover biological basics of genes, DNA, and sequencing techniques; cultural and historical aspects to genetics, including essentialism and eugenics and policy issues. Not open to Freshmen. Also offered as UNIV 314 and ANTH 314. Instructor(s): McIntosh, Novotny

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 2

Description: SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A course based on laboratory research done outside the university which will use seminars, discussion and papers to develop communication skills in research. Permission of chair to enroll. Instructor(s): Bennett Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 211 OR BIOS 301 OR KINE 302 OR KINE 321

Description: INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Program of independent study for students with previous training in the biosciences. Includes a research paper. Students are expected to spend at least three hours per week in the laboratory for each semester hour of credit. If taken for 2 or more hours, counts as one required lab course but not as a Group A or Group B course. If receiving more than 2 credits, students will be required to participate in the university annual undergraduate symposium in the spring semester. Permission of the instructor is required. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 211. Instructor(s): Bennett, Meffert. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 211 AND BIOS 301

Description: ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Your registration for this course will NOT be accepted until you obtain Dr. Beason's signature (bbeason@rice.edu). Introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques with an emphasis on studies of proteins. Taught first half of the semester for 7 weeks. Enrollment limited to 24 per section. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301, BIOS 211, or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Beason.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 311

Description: EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Your registration for this course will NOT be accepted until you obtain Dr. Beason's signature (bbeason@rice.edu). Introduction to molecular biology techniques. Taught first or second half of the semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment limited to 24 per section. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 311 or permission of instructor. Instructor(s): Beason.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312

Description: ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Your registration for this course will NOT be accepted until you obtain Dr. Beason's signature (bbeason@rice.edu). Introduction to microarrays. Taught second half of the spring semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment limited to 15 per section. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312 or permission of instructor. Instructor(s): Beason.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301 AND BIOS 311 AND BIOS 341

Description: EXPERIMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY Application of transmission electron microscopy to research in cell biology. Students will interview a faculty investigator and design and conduct an experiment involving preparation and examination of samples for the electron microscope. Recommended for students interested in a research career. Contact the instructor first week of classes. Limited enrollment. Course not offered 2004-2005. Instructor(s): Caprette

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301

Description: EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY An instrumentation-intensive short course in membrane electrophysiology and vertebrate nerve and muscle physiology. Research reports require interpretation of laboratory data in terms of concepts at the molecular level. Starts the second half of the semester. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301 or equivalent and BIOS 311. Instructor(s): Caprette

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY Field and lab experiments in ecology. Course taught for 1/2 semester. Instructor(s): Harcombe; Siemann

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 321 AND BIOS 213 or permission of instructor

Description: LAB MODULE IN BEHAVIOR Field experiments in behavior. Learn to formulate and test hypotheses on bird behavior using mockingbirds, grackles, and herons nesting on campus.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 211

Description: LAB MODULE IN MICROBIOLOGY Training in the isolation, culture, observation, and assay of bacteria. Qualitative analysis of water and mixed bacterial cultures. Starts the second half of the semester, self-scheduled after the first four formal meetings. Requires daily attention to cultures during the week. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 311. Instructor(s): Caprette

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY The course consists of weekly meetings involving lectures and discussion of readings. Immediately following commencement, a 3-week field trip to southern Mexico will conclude the class. Selection of students for the course is determined through an interview with the instructor. While a background in biology is desirable (minimally including the following courses: BIOS 201, 202, and 213), individuals lacking this background but having a special interest in the tropics are encouraged to enroll. Class size: between 9 and 11 students.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: LAB MODULE IN TISSUE CULTURE Introduction to tissue culture techniques, including cell passage, cell attachment and proliferation assays, and a transfection assay. Taught in first and second halves of spring semester. See BIOE 342 for preregistration procedure. Also offered as BIOE 342.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Evolutionary theory is used to evaluate behavioral adaptations of organisms to their environment. Biosciences Group B. Instructor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS A systems analysis of the Earth from a biological perspective stressing biogeochemical cycles and global change. Biosciences Group B.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The course is designed to give students a broad overview of conservation biology. Lecture and discussions will focus on conservation issues such as biodiversity, extinction, management, sustained yield, invasive species and preserve design. Biosciences Group B.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS A study of coastal wetland systems including floodplains, freshwater brackish and saline marshes and consideration of estuaries and riverine interaction with coastal marine waters. Biosciences Group B.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ECOLOGY Analysis of population dynamics, species interactions, plant and animal community organization, and ecosystem function. Biosciences Group B. Instructor(s): Holland.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY The evolution and systematics of the animal kingdom with consideration of functional anatomy, comparative physiology, behavior, medical implications and resource management. Biosciences Group B. Instructor(s): Fisher.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: FUNDAMENTALS OF SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY This course will teach the fundamentals of physiology at the organism, tissue, and cellular levels. Emphasis will be on engineering aspects of physiology. This course includes several projects and written assignments. Also offered as BIOE 322. Biosciences Group A.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: EVOLUTION Principles of biological evolution. Topics include natural selection, adaptation, molecular evolution, formation of new species, the fossil record, biogeography, and principles of classification. Biosciences Group B. Instrutor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: PLANT DIVERSITY The evolution and systematics of plants, with emphasis on flowering plants and biodiversity. Biosciences Group B. Enrollment limited to 20.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202

Description: CELL BIOLOGY Molecular mechanisms of the processes common to all cells, including exposition of structure, function, and biogenesis of all subcellular organelles. Emphasis will be on cytoplasmic events; molecular studies of transcription will be taught in BIOS 344. Biosciences Group A. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201/202. Instructor(s): McNew, Braam.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301

Description: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS Mendelian genetics, population genetics, mapping, gene expression and regulation, genetic engineering, DNA replication and recombination, human genetics, genetic disease and gene therapy. Biosciences Group A. Prequisite(s): BIOS 201/202 or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Stewart

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 AND CHEM 212 AND PHYS 125 AND PHYS 126 AND BIOS 301

Description: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES Study of selected aspects of physical chemistry as it relates to the biosciences. Includes thermodynamics, reaction rate theory, quantum mechanics, and atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211/212, PHYS 125/126 & BIOS 301 Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): MacKenzie, Olson

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY For transfer of courses which have no current equivalent in the Rice curriculum, but which can be counted as Group A Biosciences courses in satisfying requirements for majors in Biosciences. Biosciences Group A. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: TRANSFER CREDIT IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY For transfer of courses which have no current equivalent in the Rice curriculum, but which can be counted as Group B Biosciences courses in satisfying requirements for majors in the Biosciences. Biosciences Group B. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301 AND BIOS 302

Description: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Open only to undergraduate majors who meet specific requirements and with the permission of the research supervisor and chair. Registration for BIOS 401 implies a commitment to participate in research for at least 2 semesters. Biosciences Group A. Instuctor(s): Bennett Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 5

Description: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH See BIOS 401. Concurrent enrollment in BIOS 412. Biosciences Group A. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301, 302 Instructor(s): Bennett Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 5

Description: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Open only to undergraduate majors who meet specific requirements and with permission of the research supervisor and chair. Registration for BIOS 403/404 implies a commitment to participate in research for at least 2 semesters. Instructor(s): Siemann Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 5

Description: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY See BIOS 403. Instructor(s): Siemann Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Description: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM This independent research course offers multi-disciplinary training in the area of celluar engineering within the Departments of Bioengineering and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. Areas of research will include engineering of hard and soft tissue formation, cardiovascular tissue engineering, engineering cell surface interactions regulating movement and matabolic engineering. Students will conduct independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1

Description: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR ***** Discussion of current research in area under investigation. ***** Instructor(s): Bennett Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR ***** See BIOS 411. ***** Instructor(s): Siemann Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: NEUROBIOLOGY Cellular and molecular mehanisms of nervous system function. Emphasis on membrance and synaptic biophysics, sensory and motor systems, neuronal plasticity, and development. Open to juniors and seniors. Biosciences Group A. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301 Instructor(s): Glantz

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301 AND BIOS 302

Description: ENDOCRINOLOGY Study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of hormone synthesis and of target cell responses. Includes hormonal interactions in mammalian homeostasis. Biosciences Group A. Enrollment limited to 50. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301,341 Instructor(s): Beckingham

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301 AND BIOS 302

Description: IMMUNOBIOLOGY Cellular and molecular basis of immune function in mammals. Biosciences Group A. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201,201, 301, 341 Instructor(s): Novotny

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301

Description: MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY Structure and functions of microorganisms with emphasis on their environmental, industrial and medical importance. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301 or permission of instructor. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Bennett

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301

Description: PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Novel aspects of plant biology and development with emphasis on molecular and genetic mechanisms. Plant responses to the environment and the use of bioengineering and other means to develop new plant products will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301 or permission of the instructor. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Braam

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Develop a critical understanding of evolutionary theory through lectures and discussion across a wide range of evolutionary topics. With the instructor's help, students will use current papers to stimulate debate on the theories, philosophies and methods of the study of evolution. Biosciences Group B. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202 and either BIOS 334 or BIOS 321. Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ADVANCED ECOLOGY Students will develop a critical understanding of the discipline of ecology through a combination of lectures and discussion that span a range of topics. With the instructor's help, students will use current papers to stimulate debate on the theories, philosophies and methods of the study of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Biosciences Group B. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, and 325. Instructor(s): DeWalt

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212

Description: ENZYME MECHANISMS Enzymology is a biological extension of organic chemistry. This course will survey examples of enzyme-catalyzed reactions with emphasis on mechanisms. Enzymes that use catalytic cofactors (vitamins) will be covered, as will those that rely on amino acid side chains. Also offered as CHEM 440. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Parry

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202

Description: DEVELOPMENT Analysis of the processes and principles of development as seen in a broad spectrum of eukaryotic organisms. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 341 or permission of the instructor. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Lane

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301 AND BIOS 344

Description: ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Molecular and genetic aspects of the regulation of gene expression as seen in simple prokaryotic systems and the model eukaryotic systems used for studies of development. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301, 344 Biosciences Group A. Course not offered 2004-2005.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301 AND BIOS 352

Description: MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS I Emphasis on biophysical methods used to study conformation and dynamics of biological macromolecules, in particular proteins. Focus will be on spectroscopic methods, transport processes, chromatography and sedimentation, as well as light scattering and calorimetry. Ligand protein interactions, chemical kinetics and protein folding will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301, 352 or permission of the instructor. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Wittsung-Stafshede

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS II Emphasis on advanced spectroscopy or structure analysis including computational aspects of molecular biophysics. Spectroscopy and structure are emphasized. Advanced treatment of interaction of light with matter, absorption, naturally and magnetically induced optical activity, fluorescence, fast kinetics, EXAFS, EPR, NMR of biomolecules. Biosciences Group A. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301, 352. BIOS 481 is recommended. Working knowledge of a programming language, such as Fortran, C, Basic, MATLAB, or Pascal, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 50. Instructor(s): Nikonowicz, Tao

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 301

Description: PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Novel aspects of plant biology and development with emphasis on molecular and genetic mechanisms. Plant responses to the environment and the use of bioengineering and other means to develop new plant products will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301 Instructor(s): Braam

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 352 AND BIOS 481

Description: LAB MODULE IN NMR SPECTROSCOPY & MOLECULAR MODELING The students will learn to set up, acquire, and process one-dimensional and basic two-dimensional NMR experiments. Spectral interpretation (resonance assignment and extraction of structural information) for nucleic acids and proteins using homonuclear and heteronuclear data will be performed. Enrollment limited to 12, with priority to graduate students. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 352 and 481 or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Nikonowicz

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 352 AND BIOS 481

Description: LABORATORY MODULE IN OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY AND KINETICS Students learn the principles behind fluorescence, circular dichroism, analytical ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy and rapid kinetics by carrying out experiments with genetically engineered proteins and state-of-the-art equipment. Data will be interpreted and manipulated using curve-fitting and graphics software. Enrollment limited to 12. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 352 and 481 or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Cates

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301

Description: COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY An introduction to the emerging field of bioinformatics. A series of lectures, combined with hands-on exercises. The topics to be discussed include sequence comparison, structure analysis, phylogenetics, database searching, microarrays and proteomics. Prequisite(s): BIOS 301 and knowledge of computer operation or permission of instructor. Instructor(s): Cates

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 481

Description: PRACTICAL X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY This is an introduction to macromolecular crystallography with emphasis on crystallization methods, data acquisition, processing and molecular model-building. Approaches to solving structures will be discussed, as well as refinement of molecular models. Must be taken simultaneously with BIOS 481. Enrollment limited to 12. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BIOS 481 or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Cates.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Instructor(s): Staff. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SPEC. TOPS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION BIOLOGY Instructor(s): Staff. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 440

Description: SECONDARY METABOLISM A survey of the biosynthetic pathways leading to the major classes of natural products. Topics covered include the use of radioactive and stable isotopes, the synthesis of labeled organic compunds, mechanistic investigations of secondary metabolic enzymes, and the cloning and characterization of secondary metabolic genes. Biosciences Group A. Also offered as CHEM 543. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 440 Instructor(s): Parry

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Molecular and genetic aspects of the regulation of gene expression as seen in simple prokaryotic systems and the model eukaryotic systems used for studies of development. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201, 202, 301, 344. Course not offered 2004-2005.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS Examination, at an intermediate level, of the interaction of light with matter. Includes UV-visible absorption, natural optical activity, fluorescence, EXAFS, NMR of biomolecules, x-ray diffraction and crystallography, neurtron scattering, electron microscopy, and theoretical protein dynamics. Enrollment limited to 50. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301, BIOS 352 or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Wittung-Stafshede

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS II Emphasis on advanced spectroscopy or structure analysis including computational aspects of molecular biophysics. Spectroscopy and structure are emphasized. Advanced treatment of interaction of light with matter, absorption, naturally and magnetically induced optical activity, fluorescence, fast kinetics, EXAFS, EPR, NMR of biomolecules. Enrollment limited to 50. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 301, 352. BIOS 481 is recommended. Working knowledge of a programming language, such as Fortran, C, Basic, MATLAB, or Pascal, or permission of the instructor. Instructor(s): Nikonowicz; Tao.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Description: TOPICS IN EVOLUTION Review and discussion of the literature on current research in evolution. Instructor(s): Sullender; Meffert Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Description: TOPICS IN BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY Review and discussion of the literature on current research in animal behavior and evolution. Instructor(s): Meffert, Sullender Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Description: TOPICS IN ECOLOGY Review and discussion of the literature on current research in ecology. Instructor(s): Harcombe; Siemann. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2

Description: RESEARCH METHODS IN FIELD BIOLOGY Introduction of first-year graduate students to the field research techniques and practices of individual faculty members. Instructor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Review and discussion of literature on current research in biological diversity. Limited enrollment to 12. Instructor(s): Harcombe; Siemann. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1

Description: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Introduction of first-year graduate students to the research programs and laboratories of individual faculty members. Instructor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: FOUNDATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Graduate level introduction to a wide range of research methods in biosciences and bioengineering. Individual faculty members from the Biosciences will each present practices and techniques for their areas of expertise. A web-based methods database will be constructed, with student involvement, from the library of lectures. Also offered as BIOE 576. Instructor(s): Cates.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: FOUNDATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Graduate level introduction to a wide range of research methods in biosciences and bioengineering. Individual faculty members from the biosciences and bioengineering will each present practices and techniques for their areas of expertise. A web-based methods database will be constructed, with student involvement, from the library of lectures. Also offered as BIOE 577. Instructor(s): Cates.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: GRAD SEMINAR IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY A discussion of selected research topics. Required of all Biochemistry and Cell Biology graduate students. Instructor(s): Bennett. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: GRADUATE SEMINAR-BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY See BIOS 581. Instructor(s): Stern. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS Review of literature on current biosciences research. Instructor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: GRAD SEM IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Faculty and student presentations on current research. Required of all Ecology & Evolutionary Biology graduate students. Instructor(s): Meffert. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: GRADUATE SEMINAR/ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Continuation of BIOS 585. Instructor(s): Meffert. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: GRADUATE SEMINAR FOR 2ND YEAR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY Preparation and presentation of research proposals. Instructor(s): Staff.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY Review of literature on current biosciences research. Biosciences Group A. Instructor(s): Gomer; Wagner

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS This is a course designed for students in computationally-oriented biomedical and bioengineering majors to introduce the principles and methods used for the simulations and modeling of macromolecules of biological interest. Protein conformation and dynamics are emphasized. Empirical energy function and molecular dynamics calculations, as well as other approaches, are described. Specific biological problems are discussed to illustrate the methodology. Instructor(s): Ma.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY Development of specific topic areas at the graduate level. Instructor(s): Staff. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: GRADUATE TEACHING Supervised instruction in teaching Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Instructor(s): Sullender. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY A discussion of selected research topics in computational biology. Instructor(s): Staff. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY Discussion of selected research topics in current plant biology literature. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor(s): Braam. Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: TRAINING IN THE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH ***** This course will consider ethical issues involving human and animal subjects, record keeping, publications, potential conflict of interest, and behavior toward colleagues, research fellows, students, and employees. GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY. ***** Also offered as BIOE 594. ***** Enrollment is limited to 40. ***** Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1

Description: GRADUATE TEACHING IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY ***** Supervised instruction in teaching biochemistry and cell biology. ***** Enrollment limited to 20. ***** Course offered Spring. ***** Instructor(s): Staff

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: RESEARCH SEMINAR Discussion of individual laboratory research or current topics in particular areas. Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: RESEARCH SEMINAR Continuation of BIOS 611. Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: THESIS SEMINAR No description. Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1

Description: THESIS SEMINAR Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description: GRADUATE RESEARCH Instructor(s): Staff Repeatable for Credit.