Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2014-2015
SSPB 501 - PHYSICAL BIOLOGY
Long Title: PHYSICAL BIOLOGY
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Basic introduction to a biophysical view of living systems, from the subcellular to the multicellular scales. Topics include: biomolecular dynamics, cellular biomechanics, cell motility and cell division, calcium signaling, action potential propagation, and tissue organization. Cross-list: BIOE 502.
SSPB 502 - INTRO SYSTEMS BIOLOGY MODELING
Long Title: INTRO COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS BIOLOGY: MODELING & DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEM NETWORKS
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The course summarizes techniques for quantitative analysis and simulations of basic circuits in genetic regulation, signal transduction and metabolism. We discuss engineering approaches adapted to computational systems biology and aim to formulate evolutionary design principles explaining organization of networks in terms of their physiological demands. We discuss biochemical simulation methodology and software as well as recent advances in the field. Topics include end-product inhibition in biosynthesis, optimality and robustness of the signaling networks and kinetic proofreading. More emphasis on recent advances in the field - paper reading and presentations. Cross-list: BIOE 552. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations is expected. Experience with MATLAB or Python programming is highly recommended.
SSPB 503 - SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
Long Title: SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Design of biology at scales from molecules to multicellular organisms will be covered by lecture, primary literature, and student presentations. Students will write a research proposal at the end of the course. Cross-list: BIOE 508.
SSPB 550 - GRADUATE SEMINAR
Long Title: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Description: Seminar course to introduce SSPB students to current research topics and activities in the systems, synthetic, and physical biology fields. Repeatable for Credit.
SSPB 575 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Description: Introduction of first-year graduate students to the research programs and laboratories of individual faculty members. Repeatable for Credit.
SSPB 599 - GRADUATE TEACHING IN SSPB
Long Title: GRADUATE TEACHING IN SSPB
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Repeatable for Credit.
SSPB 800 - GRADUATE RESEARCH
Long Title: GRADUATE RESEARCH
Department: Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 1 TO 15
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Systems/Synthetic/Phys Biology
Description: Repeatable for Credit.