- Honors General Biology (BIO 101H) - TBD: The overall goal of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of biology and how it connects to the real world. By the end of the course, students will be able to make informed choices about biology and natural phenomena that influence societal values and decision making, explain the mechanisms of evolution as a biological explanation of life on earth, solve problems within biology and within life situations, analyze biological data, and discuss complex biological systems. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Concepts of Biology (BIO 110) - TBD: The overall goal of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of biology. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate scientific explanations for biological phenomena, describe the basic chemical requirements for life, summarize the functional properties of cells, describe the gene as the fundamental unit of heredity, describe the patterns and mechanisms of evolution, and describe the fundamental concepts of ecology. Prerequisites or Corequisites: High school chemistry or CHM 120, CHM 127, CHM 131, or CHM 161. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Honors Concepts of Biology (BIO 110H) - Fall 2010 - MW 2-3:15 PM - Brooks 201: The overall goal of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of biology. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate scientific explanations for biological phenomena, describe the basic chemical requirements for life, summarize the functional properties of cells, describe the gene as the fundamental unit of heredity, describe the patterns and mechanisms of evolution, and describe the fundamental concepts of ecology. Prerequisites or Corequisites: High school chemistry or CHM 120, CHM 127, CHM 131, or CHM 161. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Cell Biology (BIO 324) - Fall 2010 - MWF 9-9:50 AM - Brooks 203: The overall goal of this course is to explore the structure and function of cells. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate and understanding of all the major macromolecules of cells, the major metabolic pathways of cells, cell signaling and motility, membrane structure and function, organelle structure and function, cytoskeletal structure and function, and information flow within cells. Prerequisites: BIO 203 or 218; BIO 208; One of: BIO 101, 105, 110; One of: CHM 120, 127, 342 or CHM 131, 132 or CHM 161. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Biotechnology (BIO 325) - TBD: This course covers the theory and practice used in basic cellular and molecular biology research and their applications in biotechnology. This course is intended to prepare students for research and development careers in the biotechnology industry or for research in academia (e.g. lab technician, graduate school, or BIO 403 project). Prerequisites: BIO 208, and BIO 324 or BIO 326; One of the following CHM sequences: CHM 120, CHM 127 and CHM 342 (may be taken concurrently); or CHM 131 and CHM 132; or CHM 161 and CHM 211. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Biochemistry I (CHM 521) - TBD: The overall goal of this course is to explore cellular components and processes and how they are achieved in biochemical terms. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of biological macromolecules, catalytic mechanisms and the action of enzymes, and major metabolic pathways. Prerequisites: CHM 346. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Biochemistry II (CHM 522) - TBD: The overall goal of this course is to explore cellular components and processes and how they are achieved in biochemical terms. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of photosynthesis, the synthesis and degradation of macromolecules, the structure and workings of DNA, and the central dogma of molecular biology. Prerequisites: CHM 521. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Biochemistry Laboratory (CHM 527) - Fall 2010 - R 1-4:50 PM - Dow Science 249: This course covers the theory and practice used in basic biochemistry and molecular biology research. This course is intended to prepare students for research and development careers in biochemistry or for research in academia (e.g. lab technician, graduate school, or CHM 491 project). Furthermore, it will demonstrate the practical aspects of lecture topics pertinent to biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 349. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 425 or CHM 521. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Bacterial Pathogenesis (Biomedical Sciences Capstone Seminar) (BIO 490) - TBD : The overall goal of this course is to explore the cell biology and medical basis for bacterial disease. By the end of the course students will be expected to describe mechanisms of bacterial subversion of the immune system, research and understand literature pertaining to bacterial pathogens, present scientific material clearly and concisely, and formulate thought-provoking, critical questions about scientific material. Prerequisites: BIO 324, BIO 326, BIO 392. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule
- Advanced Cell Culture (BIO 620) - TBD: This course will provide an in-depth study of the theory and practice of animal cell culture. Major topics will address fundamentals of cell culture concepts and will provide students with practical experience in cell culture techniques. This course is intended to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology industry or for research in academia (e.g. lab technician, graduate school, or BIO 798 research). Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in biology or biology-related field. Undergraduate students who have passed BIO 576 may also enroll. Course Syllabus - Course Schedule