Weekly meetings consisting of presentations by faculty, professional staff, and Peer Academic Advisors provide information about the School of Biological Sciences, campus resources, learning skills, and special programs/opportunities.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Restriction: Freshmen only. School of Biological Sciences students only.

Faculty presentations and readings focused on the structure, function, opportunities, and current issues in the biological sciences.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Restriction: Freshmen only. School of Biological Sciences students only.

Students will be introduced to approaches that can be used to solve scientific problems. These methods can be utilized in introductory to advanced classes and will allow students to become independent thinkers.

Seminars designed to help students achieve success in STEM courses. Provides collaborative learning environment facilitated by undergraduate mentor. Students develop critical thinking and study skills. Also receive guidance to campus resources that assist acclimation to University.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Introduces students to topics, research opportunities, and career options in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Restriction: School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

There is an increasing awareness of the importance of non-academic factors (like belongingness) for student success. Provides students with peer mentoring and tools specific to different career stages that have been shown to improve student outcomes.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 1 times as topics vary.

An introductory course designed to facilitate the career decision-making process. Decision-making processes, values, and standardized tests of aptitudes, interests, and values are utilized with non-test data in appraising biological sciences career options.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

A survey course designed to assist students in exploring non-health science career options. Lectures by professionals in various fields.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Field excursions to introduce students to local field sites and resources.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Ecology and Evolutionary Biol Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Population growth combines with tropical resource consumption by industrialized nations to cause high rates of deforestation, pollution, habitat fragmentation, and extinction of species. Discusses tropical biomes, their population, community, ecosystem processes, and possible means of conservation of biodiversity.

(II)

Pandemics, disease, antibiotic resistance, your pets, the food you eat: evolution has shaped our world. Discusses the intellectual development of evolution and illustrates, with current events, that evolution is happening all around us, all the time.

Overlaps with BIO SCI 94, BIO SCI E106.

(II)

An introduction to nutrition science, integrating concepts from biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, and psychology to explain the interaction between nutrients and the human body. Biological basis of nutrient standards is analyzed. Effects of nutrition, behavior, exercises on health/disease.

(II)

The kitchen is used as a laboratory to introduce fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. A molecular/cellular analysis of cooking, including concepts such as protein structure, browning reactions, colloids, emulsions, carbohydrate metabolism, and development of flavor/texture through biochemical transformations.

(II)

Field trips and lectures that address ways in which humans are altering the global environment, with consequences for the ecology of animals, plants, and microbes.

(II)

Studies in selected areas of biological sciences.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Describes the cause and treatment of human diseases at the cutting edge of modern molecular understanding for non-science majors, including history, interviews, and stories.

(II)

First in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.

Same as PHY SCI 5.

Restriction: School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Physical Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Engineering students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Info & Computer Sci students have first consideration for enrollment.

Introductory overview of the field of evolutionary psychology. Surveys topics operating at the interface of social sciences, i.e. behavioral psychology and evolutionary biology, while developing select aspects of the history of this developing field.

(II)

Through lectures and hands-on work, students learn how to design habitats around dwellings, within cities, and in rural environments. These include traditional/sustainable landscaping, restoration, stormwater/wastewater treatment, xeriscaping, and low impact development design. Sustainable landscape plant materials emphasized.

(II)

Biological, clinical, and psychosocial nature of cancer through the perspectives of medical researchers, biologists, physicians, and health educators. For students of all majors, designed so that each can increase personal awareness of the biology of cancer.

Restriction: BIO SCI 25 may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI M125.

Introduction to how the brain works. Biological processes underlying perception, movement, sleep-wake cycles, motivation, language, learning, and memory. Changes in the brain associated with sex differences, drug use, aging, seasons, and time of day. Fundamental properties of the nervous system.

(II)

Introduction to the actions of drugs on the brain. How studying drug action helps reveal normal functions of neurons. How drugs can correct neural disorders or disrupt neural function. Biological issues related to drug abuse, drug addiction, and drug seeking.

(II)

Introduction to the disruptions in brain function that underlie disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism, schizophrenia, and depression, and the basis for drug therapies. The brain's ability to repair itself after damage and the pros and cons of that repair.

(II)

Introduction to neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Emphasis on molecular changes that mediate memory as well as structures involved in different forms of memory. Additionally, examines the biology of memory phenomena, from extraordinary memory to false memory to amnesia.

(II)

There are significant differences in response to psychiatric illness across cultures. Delves into the neuroscience underlying mood disorder, investigating current pharmacological treatments and sociocultural influences on treatment outcomes.

(II)

Students introduced to the field of regenerative neurobiology. Both basic stem cell discoveries and their potential clinical application to brain disorders examined. Discussion of opportunities, challenges, and implications of this research.

Overlaps with BIO SCI N172.

(II)

Considers the biological and sociological bases of the AIDS epidemic. Topics include the history of AIDS, current medical knowledge, transmission, risk reduction, and how the community can respond.

Same as PUBHLTH 80.

(II)

Students carry out two activities: (1) leading discussions about HIV/AIDS (predominantly regarding sociological and personal reactions) among students taking the AIDS Fundamentals course and (2) literature research about biomedical aspects of AIDS.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 45 or PUBHLTH 80

Investigates stress at a psychological, physiological, and molecular level, and provides a current overview of the field of stress research.

(II)

Explores research that provides insight into how exercise, diet, sleep, contemplative practices such as mindfulness and meditation, and contemporary psychological therapeutic approaches alter brain function in beneficial ways to promote positive mental health well-being.

(II and III ).

Principles of ecology; application to populations, communities, ecosystems, and humans.

Restriction: No Biological Sciences Majors. BIO SCI 55 may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI 96 or BIO SCI E106.

(II)

History of biology from Aristotle through to the scientific revolutions precipitated by Darwin, geneticists, molecular biologists, and now genomics. Introduces the practices and achievements of biological research to both beginning biology students and non-majors.

Overlaps with BIO SCI H90, BIO SCI H90B.

(II)

Focus on introducing vaccines, covering how vaccines work, as well as how they are tested. Introduction to the immune system, to facilitate understanding how vaccines function. Also covers types of vaccines, clinical trials, and vaccine hesitancy.

(II)

Processes leading to the birth of a healthy child and the avoidance of birth defects. Male and female reproductive systems, hormonal control of egg-sperm formations, sexual intercourse, contraception, venereal diseases, fertilization, cell division, embryonic development, fetal physiology.

(II)

The importance of biological sciences in our world is discussed. Topics may include brain and behavior, health and disease, genetics and society, and conservation biology. Primary goal is to encourage students to understand better the world in which they live.

Restriction: Campuswide Honors Collegium students only.

(II)

Cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology of organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).

Restriction: Nursing Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Unaffiliated Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. BIO SCI 93 may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI 98.

(II)

Focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning and science inquiry skills. Helps students learn how to use the scientific method, ask questions, and develop professional skills applicable to any major or career. Materials fee.

Restriction: Nursing Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Unaffiliated Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology or organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).

Corequisite: BIO SCI 93L

Restriction: BIO SCI H93 may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI 97, BIO SCI H97, or BIO SCI 98.

(II)

Patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93

Restriction: Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Unaffiliated Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. BIO SCI 1A may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI 94.

(II)

Helps students learn how to use the scientific method, ask and answer questions about environmental DNA, and develop professional skills. Students learn how to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret graphs, and communicate their findings. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93L

Restriction: Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Unaffiliated Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.

Corequisite: BIO SCI 94L
Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93

Restriction: BIO SCI 1A may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI H94.

(II)

Introduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Restriction: Biomedical Engr: Premedical Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Nursing Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Introduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.

Restriction: Campuswide Honors Collegium students only. BIO SCI H97 may not be taken for credit if taken after BIO SCI 97.

Structure and properties of proteins; major biochemical pathways and mechanisms for their control.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97) and (CHEM 1C or CHEM M2C or CHEM H2C). CHEM 1C with a grade of C- or better. CHEM M2C with a grade of C- or better. CHEM H2C with a grade of C- or better

Restriction: Biomedical Engr: Premedical Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Nursing Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Biochemistry and replication of nucleic acids; molecular genetics; protein biosynthesis; genetic code; regulation of expression of genetic information; biochemical evolution.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Restriction: Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Public Health Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Nursing Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Biomedical Engr: Premedical Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Designed to give an overview of the basic aspects of scientific writing relevant to reporting research in the Biological Sciences.

Corequisite: BIO SCI 190
Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99 or BIO SCI 190. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Biomedical Engr: Premedical Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Pharmaceutical Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

Second in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies for grades 6-8. Includes supervised field experience in a middle school classroom.

Prerequisite: PHY SCI 5

Same as PHY SCI 105.

Restriction: School of Physical Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Info & Computer Sci students have first consideration for enrollment. School of Engineering students have first consideration for enrollment.

Analysis of the basic structure and function of animal cells, with an emphasis on the regulation of cellular processes. The basic features of membranes, cellular compartmentalization, protein trafficking, vesicular transport, cytoskeleton, adhesion, signal transduction, and cell cycle are covered.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Cellular and molecular analysis of how a fertilized egg develops into an organism consisting of complex structures such as the eye, arms, and brain. Emphasis is on the key concepts of developmental processes underlying pattern formation, growth, and regeneration.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Introduces students to education research and topics studied in STEM education. Enables students to develop research questions, participate in research projects, design and utilize research tools, and contribute to STEM education research products.

Same as ENGR 113.

Restriction: Upper-division students only. School of Engineering students have first consideration for enrollment.

Emphasizes the special features of plant cells and plant development as compared to animals. Two central topics: plants' ability to fuel our planet through photosynthesis, and the interactions of plants with microorganisms in making nitrogen available to other life forms.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

An in-depth study of the mechanisms that drive evolution and ecology including: natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, speciation, extinction, life history patterns, population dynamics, ecosystem and community structure, predator-prey and host pathogen interactions, and social behavior.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Introduces students to local habitats and organisms through required field trips and applies ecological and evolutionary principles from BIO SCI E106. Students also explore related literature.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Seniors only. BIO SCI E106L may not be taken for credit concurrently with or after taking BIO SCI E166. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Invited speakers, graduate students, and faculty present current research in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Restriction: Upper-division students only. Ecology and Evolutionary Biol Majors only.

Concurrent with ECO EVO 201.

Explores tools of inquiry for developing and implementing science research projects. Students undertake independent projects requiring data collection, analysis, and modeling, and the organization and presentation of results. Additional topics include ethical issues and role of scientific literature.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 14 or PHY SCI 5

Same as PHYSICS 193, CHEM 193.

Functional features of the major organ systems in the human body. Emphasis on homeostasis and the interactions of organ systems in health and disease. (Discussion of behavior and brain function deferred to BIO SCI N110.).

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93) and (CHEM 1C or CHEM M2C)

Overlaps with PHRMSCI 120.

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Consideration of the evolution of behavior, including ethological and psychological aspects and analysis of neuroanatomical, neurochemical, neurophysiological, and neuroendocrine systems underlying basic behavioral processes.

Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: Students who require this class for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Covers the division of cells, isolate cellular organelles (chloroplasts, mitochondria, nuclei), and follows changes in cells undergoing programmed cell death. Development is demonstrated in experiments showing cooperation of individual cells in forming a multicellular organism. Materials fee.

Corequisite: BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104 or BIO SCI D105
Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104 or BIO SCI D105)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Laboratory with a focus on the whole organism and its organ systems. Examples of structure-function relationships are drawn from both animal and human physiology. Cellular and molecular aspects are introduced as required. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI E109 or (BME 120 and BME 121)).

Overlaps with PHRMSCI 120L.

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Genetics majors attend a weekly seminar to discuss current research techniques and career opportunities in the field. Students have the opportunity to present their own independent research.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Genetics Majors only.

An in-depth exploration into biology and physiology of the nervous system. Labs include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, pharmacology, behavior, experimental design, EEG, and scientific writing. Materials fee.

Prerequisite or corequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Developmental and Cell Biology majors attend a weekly seminar to discuss current research techniques and career opportunities in the field. Students have the opportunity to present their own independent research.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Developmental and Cell Biology Majors only.

Physical-chemical properties of macromolecules. Structure-function relationships in nucleic acids, protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. Integration and regulation of metabolism. Biochemistry of organs and biochemistry of diseases.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Properties of enzymes and the culture and isolation of mutants of microorganisms. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Students perform experiments which illustrate important concepts in evolutionary biology such as natural selection, random genetic drift, inbreeding, age-specific selection, sexual selection, and phylogenetic reconstruction. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Introductory microbiology lecture and laboratory with an emphasis on microbial growth control and the relationship between microbes and human health.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93) and CHEM 1C. CHEM 1C with a grade of C- or better

Overlaps with BIO SCI M122, BIO SCI M118L.

Restriction: Program in Nursing Science students have first consideration for enrollment.

In-depth coverage of neurobiology, ranging from molecular neurobiology to functional brain imaging. Discussion of molecular, cellular, and developmental neurobiology.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: Neurobiology Majors only.

In-depth coverage of neurobiology, ranging from molecular neurobiology to functional brain imaging.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N115A

Restriction: Neurobiology Majors only.

Mechanisms of gene expression; special emphasis on regulatory events that occur in Eukaryotic organisms other than initiation of transcription. Chromatin structure and rearrangement, RNA polymerases, cis- and trans-acting elements, RNA processing, transport and stability, protein synthesis, trafficking, and turnover.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Students perform experiments which illustrate the chemical and biological properties of nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on recent techniques in recombinant DNA technology including gene isolation and characterization. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120) and BIO SCI E112L and BIO SCI E183

Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E117A

Restriction: Exercise Sciences Majors only.

Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E117B

Restriction: Exercise Sciences Majors only.

Provides an overview of the science of clinical development of treatments for neurological disease and injury.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

A mechanistic perspective on ecosystem processes. Covers ecosystem development, element cycling, and interactions with plants and microbes. The role of ecosystems in environmental change is also addressed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106 or EARTHSS 51 or EARTHSS 60A or CHEM 51C

Same as EARTHSS 164.

Restriction: Earth System Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Ecology and Evolutionary Biol Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Environmental Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Introductory general microbiology designed for preprofessional biology majors. Includes microscopy, cultivation of bacteria, morphological and biochemical characterization of bacteria, microbial metabolism, growth and genetics, microorganisms and human disease, and interactions of microorganisms with the environment. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Psychophysiology investigates the relationships between physiological processes and psychological phenomena. Technologies examined include reaction times, heart rate variability, EEGs, ERPs, magnetoencephalography, and eye tracking. Applications include diagnosis, the longitudinal assessment, and the identification of individuals at risk of disease onset.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or PSYCH 9A or PSCI 11A

Same as PSYCH 122P.

(II)

Focuses on the genetics and evolution of selfish DNA, and introduces necessary background knowledge from molecular biology, cytogenetics, and bioinformatics.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H94 or BIO SCI H97

Literature-based, interactive discussions focused on review of seminal historic and recent immunology literature. Student responsibilities include reading, critical evaluation, and discussion of manuscripts.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI M121

Restriction: Microbiology and Immunology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

An overview of the conceptual and technical foundations of contemporary neuroscience from ancient times to the present. The subjects include synapses, neurons, brain organization, sensory, motor and regulatory systems, learning and memory, human brain function and dysfunction.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or PSY BEH 115D or (PSYCH 9A and PSYCH 9B and PSYCH 9C)

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Concurrent with NEURBIO 255.

Examines the biotic and abiotic factors influencing the physiology, distribution, abundances, interactions, and evolution of marine organisms and the roles of those organisms in mediating ecosystem services and functions. A field trip is required. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94

Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: Human Biology Majors only.

Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N120A

Restriction: Human Biology Majors only.

Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N120B

Restriction: Human Biology Majors only.

Antibodies, antigens, antigen-antibody reactions, cells and tissues of lymphoreticular and hematopoietic systems, and individual and collective components of cell-mediated and humoral immune response.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Emphasis is placed on learning modern techniques in immunology such as ELISAs, western blotting, and immunofluorescent staining assays. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI M121

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Concurrent with MOL BIO 221L.

(Ib)

Provides a comprehensive overview of topics in the addiction field, including drug pharmacology, models/approaches to investigate addiction, brain circuits, genetics, epigenetics, and the cellular and molecular biology of drug addiction.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Concurrent with NEURBIO 233.

Examines the structure, function, and pathology of the kidney. Topics include anatomy of the kidney, cellular function, urine formation, and disease states of the kidney.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

Comparative metabolism of small molecules and cell structure and relationship to microbial classification. Macromolecule synthesis and regulation, sporulation, cell division, growth, and effect of antibiotics.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Explicitly teaches argument structure, deductive logic, inductive logic, and common fallacies in the biology context. Students identify assumptions and fallacies in faulty arguments and data figures and learn to compose sound arguments.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

The use of theories and methods based on computer science, mathematics, and physics in molecular biology and biochemistry. Basics in biomolecular modeling. Analysis of sequence and structural data of biomolecules. Analysis of biomolecular functions.

Prerequisite: MATH 2D or MATH 3A or STATS 7 or STATS 8

Same as BME 132, COMPSCI 183.

Concurrent with MOL BIO 223 and BME 232.

Hands-on laboratory course in human neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on using MRI to understand brain function and how it changes over the course of the lifespan and with disease.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108). Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Presentation of biological principles and the latest clinical and basic research on complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., mind-body medicine, energy medicine, herbal medicine, acupuncture, manipulative therapies) and their integration with Western medicine. Lectures supplemented by demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions.

Overlaps with BIO SCI 9J, BIO SCI 9N.

Replication of viruses in populations, animals, and the host cell. The effects of viral infection on populations, individuals, and specific molecular effects on the target cell. Role of viral infections in cancer and degenerative diseases.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Restriction: School of Biological Sciences students only.

The mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and of host resistance to viruses are explored in detail. HIV-1 and Influenza-A are used as examples. In each case, viral replication, cytopathic effects, immune response, and viral evasion are discussed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI M121 or BIO SCI M124A. Recommended: BIO SCI M122.

On the use of animal and in vitro models in biomedical research, focusing on assumptions, promises, limitations, and compromises.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93

Molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Consideration of transformation by DNA tumor viruses, RNA tumor viruses, and chemical carcinogens.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Parasitism is the most common animal lifestyle. Yet, because parasites are invisible, they are often overlooked. Explore parasite diversity, disease dynamics, and more with an emphasis on the influential roles that parasites play on ecosystem structure and function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94

Restriction: School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

An introduction to primary literature focusing on methods to approach, understand, and analyze scientific papers.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

An examination of the interactions between plants and their environment. Emphasis on the underlying physiological mechanisms of plant function, adaptations and responses to stress, and the basis of the distribution of plants and plant assemblages across the landscape.

Prerequisite: EARTHSS 51 or BIO SCI 94 or (EARTHSS 60A and EARTHSS 60C)

Same as EARTHSS 168.

Restriction: Biological Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Environmental Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Earth System Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

The immune system supports normal brain development as well as controls central nervous system (CNS) infections and augments neurodegenerative and neurological diseases. Assesses how the immune system contributes to both host defense and disease.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI M121

Concurrent with NEURBIO 217.

An introduction to the unspoken chemical language of nature. Emphasis on interactions between insects, plants, and microbes including plant defense, pollination, and microbial warfare.

Corequisite: BIO SCI 94
Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94) and CHEM 51A. CHEM 51A with a grade of C- or better

Concurrent with ECO EVO 238.

Explores different methods for studying the human brain in vivo (EEG, MRI, TMS, and others). Discusses ways to measure and manipulate brain activity directly and indirectly and how these different approaches complement each other.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Teaches students how to perform new 3-D histology techniques that reveal the complex circuitry of the brain in unprecedented detail. Students work with real brain samples as part of ongoing neuroscience research projects. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93

Restriction: Students who require this course for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

Studies the use of optical and engineering-based systems (laser-based) for diagnosis, treating diseases, manipulation of cells and cell function. Physical, optical, and electro-optical principles are explored regarding molecular, cellular, organ, and organism applications.

Prerequisite: PHYSICS 3C or PHYSICS 7D

Same as BME 135.

Restriction: Biomedical Engineering Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Introduction to scientific image analysis including techniques such as high-speed, time-lapse, thermal imaging, and flow visualization. Students make movies using cameras, edit and analyze images using computers, and do a writing project.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI E106 or PHRMSCI 120 or BIO SCI E109) and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)

Restriction: Seniors only.

(Ib)

Role of the innate immune system in health and disease. Molecular pathways of innate immune recognition, expression, and regulation of immune receptors, signal transduction, pathogen sensors, and detection of microbial ligands. Lecture and discussion of primary research articles.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI M121 or BIO SCI M122 or BIO SCI M124A or BIO SCI M124B or BIO SCI M143

Clinical and epidemiological aspects of neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia are reviewed, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Seminar format includes student presentation and group discussion.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Introduction to the use of genomic techniques for the study of individual genomes and transcriptomes in healthy and diseased samples. Covers GWAS, current sequencing techniques, cancer genomics, and biomarker discovery.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

A survey of the many dimensions of diversity existing across fishes, the largest group of vertebrate organisms (over 30,000 species). Covers systematics, functional anatomy, development, physiology, biogeography, behavior, and more.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94

Introduces the rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine. New developments in stem cell research are discussed. Cellular, molecular, and engineering aspects of stem cell-based organ replacement strategies are examined, with emphasis on specific regenerative therapies.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104

Overlaps with BIO SCI N172.

Focuses on non-pathogenic microbes within all habitats (soils, oceans, associated with animals and plants) and their essential functions for ecosystems. Their applied importance for agriculture, bioremediation, energy and food production are also discussed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Basic principles of magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, and CryoEM toward the determination of high-resolution biomolecular structures.

Prerequisite: MATH 2B or MATH 5B

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Concurrent with MOL BIO 211.

Students develop an understanding of microbiomes in the context of both their environment and their impact on host physiology. Discussions on how microbiomes interact with the human body.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI M122

Builds on prior biology courses about the underlying cell biological mechanisms and recent treatment advances of several model diseases. Emphasizes literature searches, reading primary literature, and student group work.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI D103

Presents a systems approach to the analysis of human structure. Molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels of structure and organization are integrated throughout.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Overlaps with BIO SCI D170.

Examines the biochemical basis of energy metabolism, physiological processes in digestion and uptake, and the biochemical transformation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the human body. The emphasis is on expanding the students' understanding of physiology.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98 and (BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120)

Structure and function of genes in eukaryotes with emphasis on special problems of genetic studies in humans. Molecular methods of genetic analysis and gene transfer are discussed. Practical applications and ethical and social issues raised by genetic studies are addressed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97

Many ecologically important traits (e.g., size, age at sexual maturity) and clinical.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97

Basic principles of microbial genetics are presented as lectures for the first half of the course. The second half is devoted to applications of these principles and requires reading review and original research papers and interactions with guest lecturers.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Maintenance aspects of physiology: water balance; feeding and digestion; metabolism; respiration and circulation.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

Explores the neural bases of sex influences on brain function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Introduces cell-to-cell communication mechanisms, which are fundamentally essential but still not well understood. From well-established to cutting-edge, researches of intercellular communication and how its malfunction leads to diseases are discussed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104

The physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience that determines how animals propel themselves and navigate through the world. Considers the principles that govern the walking, running, flying, and swimming of animals, including exercising humans.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

Concurrent with ECO EVO 239.

Explores basic topics in ecology and evolutionary biology and applications to agriculture, conservation, environmental issues, and public health. Format involves lab activities and discussion of scientific journal articles, with focus on learning to evaluate scientific evidence.

Corequisite: BIO SCI E106
Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Introduction to human animal-parasitic diseases including worms and protozoan infections.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Structure, function, and biogenesis of biological membranes and membrane-bound organelles.

Prerequisite: CHEM 51A

Focuses on the applications of genomics and proteomics to problems in genetics, cell, and developmental biology. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques currently used for genomics analysis and how best to apply these tools to solve problems.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Physiological and behavioral mechanisms of color production and vision including crypsis, mimicry, aposematism, masquerade, sexual dimorphism, and predator-prey interactions through the lens of signals, receivers, and receptors; color and polarization vision in mate choice and visual adaptations to aquatic environments.

Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO SCI E106

Comparative examination of the major hormone systems that regulate behavior across animals. Emphasizes the reciprocating nature of hormone-behavior interactions and seeks to understand how natural selection drives the evolution of hormone structure and function.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

Concurrent with ECO EVO 247.

An overview of brain mechanisms of hearing, including perception of simple sounds, speech, and music. Begins with sound itself, and looks at processing by the ear, auditory pathways, auditory cortex, and beyond. Also auditory development, learning, and clinical issues.

Prerequisite: PSYCH 160A or BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93

Same as PSYCH 161H.

Restriction: Cognitive Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Biological Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Concurrent with NEURBIO 260.

Genetic and ecological issues in conservation biology, including effects of human population growth, the value of biodiversity, conservation genetics, demography, metapopulation dynamics, community and ecosystem processes, species invasions, global climate change, and reserve design and management.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Multidisciplinary overview of the functional capacity of the aging brain, its structural changes and the mechanisms underlying function and structure. Emphasis is on successful brain aging and those mechanisms which lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Interactions between organisms and their environments. Topics include the effects of environmental variables on biochemical functions: membrane stability, protein kinetics, energy metabolism, heat-shock-responses, energetics, gene-expression, and circadian rhythms. These topics are integrated with physiological-ecology in context of global climate change.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99

The development of the nervous system is discussed with emphasis on the processes that underlie the appearance of complex and highly ordered neural circuits. Topics include neural induction, specification, migration and death; axon growth, and neural circuit formation.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93

Function and organization of genomes analyzed from an evolutionary perspective. Review of some of the most recent experimental approaches in genome analysis and comparative genomics. Relevant software to analyze DNA and expression data is used.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97

Concurrent with ECO EVO 253.

Every cell in the body is within a half hair’s width of a blood vessel. As such, we cannot understand the body, in health or disease, without understanding the vasculature. Mixes lectures and primary literature reviews.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Survey of neurotransmitter systems, focusing on how transmitters are made, how they interact with their receptors, and how drugs can influence these processes to alter neural function and behavior.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Explores topics in human health/history from an evolutionary perspective, with emphasis on genetics. Topics include the relationship between genetics and human disease as an evolutionary question, and how modern genetic techniques are used to study the history of human populations.

Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO SCI E106

Provides a fundamental understanding of how the brain works at the molecular level. Topics include nature and actions of molecules that regulate the functioning of the brain and cellular mechanisms underlying learning and memory.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

An in-depth look at the physiological mechanisms that allow animals, including humans, to be physically active and survive in extreme environments. Physiological responses to high altitude, diving, microgravity, deserts, and extreme cold are examined.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94

The development of the nervous system is discussed with particular emphasis on the processes that underlie the appearance of complex and highly ordered neural circuits. Basic neurodevelopmental processes are discussed and correlated with normal brain function/dysfunction.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or BIO SCI N152

Current topics focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that contribute to synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory. Primary literature is used to explore the variety of molecular mechanisms underlying these processes.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

How the brain and behavior change as a result of experience, with an emphasis on identifying the neurochemical processes through which memory is stored and the parts of the brain that are involved.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

A thorough introduction to the biology of birds, covering topics ranging from avian anatomy and physiology to behavior, natural history, ecology, genetics, evolution, systematics, and conservation. Examples from both local and global avifauna.

Corequisite: BIO SCI E160L
Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

The companion to Biology of Birds (E160). Consists primarily of field trips to identify local birds and study avian natural history. Students must provide their own transportation to field sites, some with entrance fees. Students must have field binoculars.

Corequisite: BIO SCI E160
Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Research analysis on biological bases of human linguistic capacity. Development, focusing on hemispheric specialization, plasticity; localization of specific linguistic functions in adults, with emphasis on study of aphasias; relation of linguistic capacity to general cognitive capacity, considering research on retardation.

Prerequisite: (PSYCH 7A or PSY BEH 9 or PSYCH 9A or PSY BEH 11A) and (PSYCH 9B or PSY BEH 11B or BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A)

Same as LSCI 158, PSYCH 161.

Restriction: Cognitive Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Biological Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

How neuroscience uses tools of many disciplines, from imaging to behavior, to develop and test hypotheses about functions of specific parts of the brain. Basic organization of nerve cells/vertebrate nervous system; methods of visualizing nerve cells; neural connections/activity patterns.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Examines the localization of human brain functions and the effects of neurological disorders on psychological functions such as perception, motor control, language, memory, and decision-making.

Prerequisite: (PSYCH 7A or PSCI 9) or ((PSYCH 9A or PSCI 11A) and (PSYCH 9B or PSCI 11B)) or BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Same as PSYCH 160D, COGS 160D.

Restriction: Biological Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Cognitive Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Conducting group and independent studies in Southern California ecosystems, this course covers the fundamentals of experimental design, statistical analysis, communicating scientific findings (orally, visually, in writing), and other skills necessary for the scientific investigation of biological processes in the field. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Seniors only. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

An integrative treatment of evolutionary biology that covers evolutionary processes, basic research methods, and the history of life.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Concurrent with ECO EVO 289.

Systems approach to analyze the form and function of the human body with an emphasis on applying anatomical concepts to evaluate clinical cases. The laboratory uses human models and a simulated cadaver dissection for structure. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120. BIO SCI E109 with a grade of C or better. PHRMSCI 120 with a grade of C or better

Overlaps with BIO SCI D136.

An introduction to the neuroclinical bases of human behavior, including neuropsychological approaches to mental disorders. Also includes case formulations, research articles, therapeutic approaches, and other discussions related to select psychopathology and other neurobehavioral topics.

Prerequisite: Recommended: PSCI 9 or PSYCH 7A or PSCI 11A or PSYCH 9A or BIO SCI 99.

Same as PSCI 160C.

Restriction: Psychological Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Biological Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology and Social Behavior Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Social Ecology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Explores the field of regenerative neurobiology. Both basic stem cell discoveries and their potential clinical application to brain disorders examined. Opportunities, challenges, and implications of this research also discussed.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Overlaps with BIO SCI 44, BIO SCI D133.

A survey of human brain disorders using a clinical case study approach to illustrate fundamental issues in studying brain and behavior. Topics include sensory deficits, attentional neglect, amnesia, cortical organization, clinical psychopathology, and more.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or PSYCH 9A or PSCI 11A

Same as PSCI 163C, PSYCH 162N.

Restriction: School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. Cognitive Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychological Science Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology and Social Behavior Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Introduction to the theoretical principles and biological mechanisms underlying how brains acquire, assimilate, store, and retrieve information, and how they compute adaptive responses to external inputs.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Concurrent with NEURBIO 220.

The cerebral cortex is highly developed in mammals and is responsible for higher perceptual and cognitive functions. Explores some amazing aspects of cortical structure, function, and plasticity emphasizing primary literature.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Biology of freshwater environments: lakes, ponds, rivers, their biota, and the factors which influence distribution of organisms.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94

Analytical techniques for common water-quality variables of lakes, streams, and rivers. Benthic fauna, vertebrates and invertebrates, algae, and aquatic plants. Emphasis on field methods with an experimental approach; laboratory exercises. Field trips to marshes, vernal pools, rivers, and streams. Materials fee.

Corequisite: BIO SCI E179
Prerequisite: (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E179

Restriction: Seniors only. Students who require this lab for completion of their degree have first consideration for enrollment.

(Ib)

Covers microbiological and biochemical background related to current biotechnological applications, case studies of biotech-companies, and basic information related to patents and start-up companies. Topics include biofuel, bioremediation, agricultural, and environmental applications.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Biodiversity, history of human impacts, and conservation efforts are examined in the five Mediterranean-type ecosystems. Remaining natural habitat, approaches to ecological habitat restoration, control of exotic species, and predicted consequences of global climate change are described. Field trip required.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Visual perception and the anatomy and physiology of the visual system. Topics include the retina and the visual pathway; visual sensitivity; color vision; spatial vision; motion perception; and the development of the visual system.

Same as PSYCH 131A, COGS 131A.
Overlaps with PSYCH 130A.

Restriction: Upper-division students only. School of Biological Sciences students have first consideration for enrollment. Cognitive Sciences Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Psychology Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Focus upon critical topics in the area of exercise biology using the comparative physiological approach. Specifically examine the physiological factors that limit the capacity of an organism to sustain high levels of aerobic metabolism.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

Insects—representing two-thirds of all species—play fundamental roles in human health, agriculture, and natural ecosystems. Topics include insect morphology, development, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and insects in human affairs. Lecture includes interactive demonstrations and an optional weekend trip. Materials fee.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Covers processes specific to groups of the same species (populations) and multiple species (communities). Includes growth, regulation, dynamics, and persistence of populations and community interactions, development, diversity, and macroecology. Lab activities focus on application of population prediction and biodiversity assessment.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108). Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Restriction: Seniors only.

(Ib)

Explores the link between regular physical activity and health, focusing on mechanistic insights into how regular exercise improves overall health and alters disease trajectories of cancer, type-II diabetes, depression, and other chronic illnesses.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120

History of evolution of environmental ethics in America. Management problems in national parks, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, national forests. Contemporary and historical aspects/contributors to the field. Mitigation, endangered species, habitat restoration, biodiversity, and environmental activism. Field trips required.

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Weekly meetings consisting of presentations by faculty, professional staff, and New Student Peer Academic Advisors provide information about the School of Biological Sciences, campus resources, and special programs/opportunities.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Restriction: New transfer students only.

Studies in selected areas of developmental and cell biology.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 99

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary.

Restriction: Upper-division students only. School of Biological Sciences students only.

Studies in selected areas of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary.

Studies in selected areas of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary.

Studies in selected areas of neurobiology and behavior.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary.

Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum is also required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations. Prepare bibliography.

Same as SOCECOL 186A, EARTHSS 190A.

Restriction: Seniors only. Global Sustainability Minors have first consideration for enrollment.

Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum is also required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations. Prepare research proposal.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 191A or SOCECOL 186A or EARTHSS 190A

Same as SOCECOL 186B, EARTHSS 190B.

Restriction: Seniors only.

Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum also is required. Seminar utilized to analyze Forum presentations and to prepare senior research paper. Prepare/write research paper under direction of faculty member.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 191B or EARTHSS 190B or SOCECOL 186B. BIO SCI 191B or EARTHSS 190B or SOCECOL 186B. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Same as EARTHSS 190CW, SOCECOL 186CW.

Restriction: Seniors only.

(Ib)

Tutoring programs with biological sciences student peers.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units.

Restriction: Students tutoring under School of Biological Sciences programs only.

Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.

Grading Option: In Progress (Letter Grade with P/NP).

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 193A

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 193B

Restriction: Upper-division students only.

Introduces students to the concepts, techniques, and ethics involved in biological sciences laboratory work.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Varied course topics in Biological Sciences designed for students in Honors in Biological Sciences.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Biological Sciences Honors students only.

Individualized instruction dealing with conceptual or theoretical problems in the biological sciences, rather than technical problems.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Maximum of 5 units (per quarter) between BIO SCI 197, BIO SCI 198, and BIO SCI 199.

Small group experimental laboratory or field work performed under the direction of a faculty member.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Individual experimental laboratory or field research under a professor's direction. Required for participation in the Excellence in Research Program.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 94

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Development of research skills such as learning how to plan and conduct research experiments, read and analyze scientific journal articles, and practice presenting the data experiments and journal articles with an emphasis on scientific writing.

Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO SCI 199

(Ib)

Basic microbiology with emphasis for allied health professions such as nursing. Emphasis is on micro-organisms involved in human health, disease and food safety.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 4 units as topics vary.

Overlaps with BIO SCI M122, BIO SCI M118L.

Restriction: Program in Nursing Science students only. Master of Nursing Degree students only.

Independent research with Developmental and Cell Biology faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Independent research with Developmental and Cell Biology faculty.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 200A. DEV BIO 200A with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Independent research with Developmental and Cell Biology faculty.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 200B. DEV BIO 200B with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Independent research within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology for first-year Ph.D. students.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through discussion, reading, and composition. Time and subject matter arranged individually.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through discussion, reading, and composition. Time and subject matter arranged individually.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 203A. DEV BIO 203A with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through discussion, reading, and composition. Time and subject matter arranged individually.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 203B. DEV BIO 203B with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced study of various topics in cell biology.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Advanced study of various topics in cell biology.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 206A. DEV BIO 206A with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Advanced study of various topics in cell biology.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 206B. DEV BIO 206B with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Focuses on critical concepts in developmental genetics and genomics, emphasizing primary literature and new cutting edge approaches in genetic model organisms such as worms, flies, fish, and mice, with relevance for human genetics and disease.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Studies in selected areas of Systems Biology.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

A journal club examining data science and machine learning applications in systems biology.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

A survey course of the principal subfields of genomics and their applications to biological and health sciences that covers genome assembly and annotation, genome structure, comparative genomics, population genomics, functional genomics, and medical genomics.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

A broadly based course including topics in extracellular matrix, cytoskeleton, organelle biogenesis, receptor-mediated endocytosis, signal transduction, cell cycle, and developmental biology.

Concurrent with BIO SCI D154.

Introduces concepts needed to understand cell and developmental biology at the systems level, i.e., how the parts (molecules) work together to create a complex output. Emphasis on using mathematical/computational modeling to expand/modify insights provided by intuition.

Same as BME 213.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

The basic characteristics and development roles of embryonic, adult, and cancer stem cells in the human body and in model systems and the use of experimental and genetic methods to analyze and manipulate their properties.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Contemporary research problems. Research students, faculty, and other invited speakers introduce research and review topics.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Contemporary research problems. Research students, faculty, and other invited speakers introduce research and review topics.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 290A. DEV BIO 290A with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Contemporary research problems. Research students, faculty, and other invited speakers introduce research and review topics.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 290B. DEV BIO 290B with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 292A. DEV BIO 292A with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Prerequisite: DEV BIO 292B. DEV BIO 292B with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Ecology and Evolutionary Biological faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Ecology and Evolutionary Biological faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Ecology and Evolutionary Biological faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Invited speakers, graduate students, and faculty present current research in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI E107.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through reading, discussion, and composition.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through reading, discussion, and composition.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced study in areas not represented by formal courses. May involve individual or small group study through reading, discussion, and composition.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Provides students with hands-on experience writing proposals in the research areas of ecology, evolution, or physiology.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Survey of special topics in Ecology.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Extensive introduction to the primary literature of evolutionary biology. Topics include population genetics, quantitative genetics, neutralism, molecular evolution, evolution of genetic systems, genetic architecture of fitness, speciation, and macroevolution.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Statistics for ecologists and evolutionary biologists. Emphasis on specific applications and underlying assumptions rather than on methods of calculation. Topics include experimental design, parametric and nonparametric methods, analysis of variance and covariance, and multiple regression.

Prerequisite: Completion of at least one quarter of statistics including regression and analysis of variance.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

A summary of information in organismal biology, comparative and ecological physiology, and the biophysical basis of organismal function. Course offered every other fall.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Physical and functional principles common to many living forms. Course forms a basis for subsequent specialization in any of the subdisciplines of physiology. Course offered in even years.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Weekly discussion of current topics in ecology at the graduate level.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Reviews basic principals of variance/bias trade-offs. Topics include models for prediction and classification, variable selection methods, cross-validation, tree based methods, unsupervised learning. Applications in ecology and evolution using R.

Prerequisite: ECO EVO 207. ECO EVO 207 with a grade of B or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Provides a summary of information on plant organismal biology, comparative and ecological physiology, and functional ecology. Offered every other fall.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIOL E127L.

Weekly discussion of current topics in ecology, biogeochemistry, evolution, and physiology of microbial organisms.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Students learn to communicate with non-specialist audiences about climate and environmental issues. Hands-on activities build technical, presentation, and contextual skills required for effective communication across a range of media types and careers.

Explores experimental evolution, which is now a well-established part of evolutionary biology. With the advent of genomics, it is now one of the most powerful tools for studying the genetic foundations of biology.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI E106

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. School of Biological Sciences students only.

The non-human “environment” we know today is the result of past social, political, scientific, and economic forces. Examines the forces that drove environmental conservation efforts, which often sought progress at the expense of local cultures.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Theory-based seminar tackles pressing issues in marine ecology, conservation, and restoration. Focuses on the science of marine ecosystems, resources and tools for their conservation, and management and the socioeconomic and policy dimensions.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

An introduction to the unspoken chemical language of nature. Emphasis on interactions between insects, plants, and microbes including plant defense, pollination, and microbial warfare.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI E128.

The physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience that determines how animals propel themselves and navigate through the world. Considers the principles that govern the walking, running, flying, and swimming of animals, including exercising humans.

Prerequisite: Recommended: BIO SCI E109 or an introductory understanding of physiology.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI E139.

Weekly discussion of teaching techniques and challenges that are specific to courses in ecology and evolutionary biology. Emphasis will be on using evidence-based pedagogy techniques. There will be a combination of readings, group discussions and speakers.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Comparative examination of the major hormone systems that regulate behavior across animals. Emphasizes the reciprocating nature of hormone-behavior interactions and seeks to understand how natural selection drives the evolution of hormone structure and function.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI E147.

Function and organization of genomes analyzed from an evolutionary perspective. Review of some of the most recent experimental approaches in genome analysis and comparative genomics. Relevant software to analyze DNA and expression data is used.

Concurrent with BIO SCI E153.

Covers advanced analytical techniques used by conservation biologists. Methods include generalized linear models, community analysis using multivariate analyses, analysis of spatial/GIS data using R, time-series analysis, and meta-analysis.

Prerequisite: Recommended: ECO EVO 207.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Identify and attend professional or technical skill workshops to gain professional knowledge and certifications related to conservation and restoration science.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Explores concepts in ecology with potential for conserving biological diversity. Identifies creative applications of ecological research that mitigate impacts of rapid human population growth and habitat destruction on biodiversity.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Study of principles and practices that help recover degraded ecosystems including restoration in different ecological systems, restoration motives and intensities, implementation and monitoring, and scope and success of case studies.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Laboratory experience performing field methods that help recover degraded ecosystems in different ecological systems. Emphasis on the plant community composition, soil, irrigation, maintenance, and monitoring of a project.

Develops students' abilities to convey information related to conservation and restoration in a way that has broad appeal and/or effective messaging for non-scientific audiences by assessing the audience, developing effective storytelling, and deploying a persuasive information campaign.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Practice developing key documents for restoration projects including a response to a request for proposal (RFP), a restoration project plan, and a monitoring and maintenance plan.

Discover the planning, design, implementation, and aftercare phases of managing a conservation or restoration project. Students will project cost, manage risk, analyze sites, evaluate and review projects, and become familiar with common permitting and consultation requirements.

Introduction to the fundamental principles of GIS. Topics include cartography, creating/editing GIS data, georeferencing, map projections, geospatial analysis, spatial statistics, and development of GIS models. Focuses on theory and practice.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Field-based introduction to marine ecology and conservation management through the study of the ecology, resource management, and conservation of marine habitats and species, and the use of a variety of marine field research methods.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Field-based introduction to wildlife management through the study of the ecology, physiology, population biology management, and conservation of vertebrate wildlife species, and the use of a variety of different wildlife sampling techniques.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Prepares students to develop tailored education programs for conservation and restoration projects. Students engage in activities that foster innovative approaches and solutions to different education and outreach needs for conservation and restoration projects.

Overlaps with ECO EVO 200B.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Examines evolution applications to conservation biology in three parts: processes of evolution within populations, conservation of species, and assessing evolutionary responses to environmental change.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Students learn about plan review and the permitting processes as they relate to site development. Explores how a site is developed from application to building permits, and all the steps in between.

Overlaps with UPPP 272.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Students learn the fundamentals of bioinformatics and the unix operating system.

Same as BIOCHEM 281.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Students learn advanced informatics including the analysis of: Poolseq, RNAseq, ATACseq, and ChiPseq datasets using programs such as bwa, tophat, cufflinks, DEseq, Trinity, Agustus, etc., in a unix high-performance computing environment. Statistical tests carried out and publication quality.

Prerequisite: ECO EVO 282. ECO EVO 282 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Weekly discussion of recent research on evolutionary genetics.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Apply knowledge and skills in a practical professional setting, working with practitioners to identify a conservation or management problem and then to plan, implement, and evaluate a solution.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 12 units.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

An integrative treatment of evolutionary biology that covers evolutionary processes basic research methods, and the history of life.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI 168.

Prospective secondary science teachers learn how to teach science in grades 7-12. Covers State science requirements, a variety of teaching methods, criteria for selecting science curricular materials, and how to plan science lessons, units, experiments, projects, and demonstrations.

Same as EDUC 341.

Restriction: Master of Arts in Teaching Degree students only.

Course for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Teaching Assistants, required in each quarter in which student has a Teaching Assistant position. Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Individual research with Molecular Biology and Biochemistry faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Molecular Biology and Biochemistry faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Molecular Biology and Biochemistry faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Independent research within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry for first-year Ph.D. students.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Presentation of research from department laboratories or, when pertinent, of other recent developments.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Presentation of research from department laboratories or, when pertinent, of other recent developments.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Presentation of research from department laboratories or, when pertinent, of other recent developments.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Tutorials in the area of research of a particular professor which relate current research to the literature. May be conducted as journal clubs.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Tutorials in the area of research of a particular professor which relate current research to the literature. May be conducted as journal clubs.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Tutorials in the area of research of a particular professor which relate current research to the literature. May be conducted as journal clubs.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Structure and chemistry of nucleic acids. Relationship between these properties and the mechanisms of fundamental processes such as replication and repair, RNA-mediated catalysis, formation and regulation of higher order chromatin structure and recombination.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 and CHEM 51A and CHEM 51B and CHEM 51C

The structure and properties of proteins, enzymes, and their kinetic properties.

Prerequisite: BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 and CHEM 51C

Primary research data on the major DNA and RNA viruses emphasizing strategies of regulation of gene expression. Utilization of viruses as molecular biological tools. Graduate-level knowledge of the biochemistry and molecular biology of macromolecules is required.

Prerequisite: MOL BIO 203 and MOL BIO 204. MOL BIO 203 with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 204 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Basic principles of magnetic resonance, Xray crystallography, and CryoEM toward the determination of high-resolution biomolecular structures.

Prerequisite: MATH 2B

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI M133.

Exploration and critical analysis of recent primary scientific literature in structure and properties of proteins, enzymes, and their kinetic properties.

Corequisite: MOL BIO 204

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Lectures and student presentations of primary literature. Focuses on advanced topics and cutting edge technologies in modern immunology. Combination of didactic lectures and student-led journal article discussion.

Prerequisite: PHYSIO 215. PHYSIO 215 with a grade of B+ or better

Same as M&MG 215B, PHYSIO 215B.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes are studied from molecular viewpoints. Also studies their role in cancer; viral carcinogenesis. Designed for graduate students interested in cancer research. Format includes lectures and student-led discussions.

Prerequisite: MOL BIO 203 and MOL BIO 204. MOL BIO 203 with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 204 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Topics include cancer cell growth and metastasis, chemical carcinogenesis, and cancer genetics and epidemiology. Designed for graduate students interested in cancer research. Format includes lectures and student-led discussions.

Prerequisite: MOL BIO 203 and MOL BIO 204. MOL BIO 203 with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 204 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Designed to acquaint students in basic life science with clinical cancer.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Advanced topics in macromolecular struture and synthesis as related to biological problems.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Literature-based, interactive discussions focused on review of seminal historic and recent immunology literature. Student responsibilities include reading, critical evaluation, and discussion of manuscripts.

Prerequisite: M&MG 215. M&MG 215 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only.

An advanced course in immunology for graduate students enrolled in the Biotechnology master's program. Emphasis is placed on learning modern techniques in immunology such as ELISAs, western blotting, immunofluorescent staining assays.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI M121L.

The use of theories and methods based on computer science, mathematics, and physics in molecular biology and biochemistry. Basics in biomolecular modeling. Analysis of sequence and structural data of biomolecules. Analysis of biomolecular functions.

Same as BME 232.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI M123 and COMPSCI 183 and BME 132.

Advanced topics in immunology as related to an understanding of human disease.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 15 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Two half-hour presentations by graduate students and postdoctorals to the department on their current research projects.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 15 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Exploration and critical analysis of recent primary scientific literature in chemical and structural biology.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Presentation by participating faculty or guest lecturer that is open to the science community, followed by discussion of the lecture topic or a related topic. Students are responsible for presentations and readings.

A review of the biochemistry of metallic elements emphasizing: methods for studying metals in biological systems; the chemical basis for nature's exploitation of specific elements; structures of active sites; mechanisms; solid-state structures and devices; metals in medicine.

Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 131C or CHEM 132C

Same as CHEM 218.

Supplements laboratory curriculum with scientific background behind experimental methods. Format consists of lectures and the presentation and analysis of relevant papers from the scientific literature.

Corequisite: MOL BIO 250L

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

Nucleic acid techniques and recombinant DNA technology. Extraction and purification of nucleic acids, cloning and subcloning, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, nucleic acid hybridization, additional associated procedures. Students must demonstrate accurate documentation of data (laboratory notebook) detailing experience and results.

Corequisite: MOL BIO 250

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

Supplements laboratory curriculum with scientific background behind experimental methods. Format consists of lectures and the presentation and analysis of relevant papers from the scientific literature.

Corequisite: MOL BIO 251L
Prerequisite: MOL BIO 250L and MOL BIO 250. MOL BIO 250L with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 250 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

Major techniques of handling proteins and antibodies. Protein engineering, expression and large-scale purification of recombinant proteins from bacteria, HPLC, antibody purification, western blotting, additional associated procedures. Students must demonstrate accurate documentation of data (laboratory notebook) detailing experience and results.

Corequisite: MOL BIO 251
Prerequisite: MOL BIO 250L and MOL BIO 250. MOL BIO 250L with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 250 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

Overview of current methods in biotechnology, designed specifically for biotechnology graduate students. Organized into four distinct sections (nucleic acids, proteins, virology, and immunology). Students must demonstrate accurate documentation of data (laboratory notebooks) detailing experience and results.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

Taught jointly by Bio Sci and Merage School faculty, the course addresses fundamental aspects within, and associated with, the biotechnology industry. Curriculum is focused largely on management issues, including finance, product development, pharmaceuticals, project management, regulatory affairs, and ethics.

Same as MGMTMBA 293.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Biotechnology Majors only.

A research and journal club seminar that covers topics on bacteria and phage using approaches and principles from biology, engineering, and physics.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Same as PHYSICS 268, ENGRMSE 267.

Restriction: Upper-division students only. Graduate students only.

Development of effective communication skills, oral and written presentations. Topics range from the art of creating keynote slides to strategically crafting a personal story, culminating in a live presentation to an invited audience.

Selected topics in specified areas of concentration, e.g., nucleic acids, protein biochemistry, genetic expression, biochemical genetics. Specific topics announced in advance.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Lectures and discussions providing basic skills needed for success in Ph.D. graduate studies. Topics include formulating a hypothesis, experimental design, literature review, grant writing, oral communication, biostatistics, time management, and professional development.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Cellular and Molecular Biosci Majors only.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Focuses on molecular mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of cancers. Covers a variety of cancer-related research areas, such as cell cycle control, apoptosis, DNA repair, metastasis, angiogenesis, and others.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Focuses on molecular mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of cancers. Covers a variety of cancer-related research areas, such as cell cycle control, apoptosis, DNA repair, metastasis, angiogenesis, and others.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Focuses on molecular mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of cancers. Covers a variety of cancer-related research areas, such as cell cycle control, apoptosis, DNA repair, metastasis, angiogenesis, and others.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Lectures and interactive discussions of research methods in modern biomedical science. Each week will focus on a different class of techniques, including molecular, biochemical, immunological, genomic, bioinformatics, microscopy, cancer biology, genome editing. One hour per week, grading based on attendance.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Cellular and Molecular Biosci Majors only.

Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 200A. NEURBIO 200A with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 200B. NEURBIO 200B with a grade of B- or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 201A. NEURBIO 201A with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Individual research with Neurobiology and Behavior faculty.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 201B. NEURBIO 201B with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Intended to expose students to critical reading and analysis of the primary neuroscience literature. Instructors from departments associated with the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program participate and discuss topics of current interest.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Intended to expose students to critical reading and analysis of the primary neuroscience literature. Instructors from departments associated with the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program participate and discuss topics of current interest.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 202A. NEURBIO 202A with a grade of B- or better

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Surveys molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in neuronal function, including control of gene expression, post-transcriptional and post-translational processing, RNA and protein targeting, cell death mechanisms, and molecular genetic basis of neurological disorders. Overview of the molecular aspects of developmental neurobiology.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Neurophysiological and neurochemical mechanisms of electrical and chemical signaling in neurons. Topics include generation of resting- and action-potentials, voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels, second messenger systems, and synaptic transmission and integration.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Study of the mammalian nervous system at the systems level. Anatomy and physiology of sensory, motor, and integrative functions.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Same as ANATOMY 210A.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Overview of fundamental conceptual and experimental issues in the neurobiology of learning and memory. The approach is a cross-level integration of research in molecular-genetic, cellular, circuit, systems, and behavioral analyses.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

The immune system supports normal brain development as well as controls central nervous system (CNS) infection, and neurodegenerative and neurological diseases. Assesses how the immune system contributes to both host defense and disease.

Prerequisite: Undergraduate- or graduate-level immunology experience is required.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI N127.

Theoretical principles and biological mechanisms underlying how brains acquire, assimilate, store, and retrieve information, compute adaptive responses to external inputs, and how knowledge is extracted from experience to generate an internal model of the world.

Prerequisite: At least one upper-division course in the field of Neuroscience or one upper-division course in Cognitive Science or Machine Learning.

Concurrent with BIO SCI N174.

Students learn the fundamentals of bioinformatics, genomic approaches, and Linux and R program in order to analyze RNA-sequencing data.

Overlaps with ECO EVO 282, ECO EVO 283.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Introduces the principal signals of psychophysiology and outlines how measures calculated from these signals can be applied in clinical research and practice.

Prerequisite: One graduate or undergraduate course in statistics.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Focuses on the role of chromatin/nuclear structure organization (histone and DNA modification, chromatin remodeling, higher order chromatin structure and nuclear organization) on gene regulation, DNA replication and repair, relevant to development, metabolism, learning and memory, and human disease.

Prerequisite: MOL BIO 203 or MOL BIO 204 or NEURBIO 206. MOL BIO 203 with a grade of B- or better. MOL BIO 204 with a grade of B- or better. NEURBIO 206 with a grade of B- or better

Same as BIOCHEM 225.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Clinical and epidemiological aspects of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia will be reviewed, including AD, PD, FTD, HD and cerebrovascular disease. Seminar format will include student presentations and group discussion.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Provides a comprehensive overview of topics in the addiction field, including drug pharmacology, models/approaches to investigate addiction, brain circuits, genetics, epigenetics, and the cellular and molecular biology of drug addiction.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with BIO SCI N121.

Outlines changes occurring in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, and clinical manifestations of those changes. Emphasis on genetic and lifestyle risk factors, molecular mechanisms that are basis for detrimental and protective responses, diagnosis, and developing therapies for aging and Alzheimer's disease.

Prerequisite: NEURBIO 209. NEURBIO 209 with a grade of B- or better

Overview of technical and applied aspects of imaging techniques available for studying the nervous system. The areas emphasized are cellular and subcellular imaging of neural function, systems-level imaging of brain function, and imaging of the human brain.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Advanced analysis of contemporary research concerning the nature and neurobiological bases of learning and memory. Special emphasis is given to time-dependent processes involved in memory storage.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

A neuroscience-specific introduction to programming and data analysis using either MATLAB or Scientific PYTHON. Students will learn general programming skills and effective use of programming for data management, statistical analysis, and image analysis.

Overlaps with PSYCH 205A.

Basic principles of electricity; properties and use of discrete components and integrated circuits; circuit analysis and design. Intended for advanced students in the life sciences.

Same as PHYSIO 205.

Introduction to common methods for statistical analysis used in neurobiology. Topics covered include t-tests, ANOVAs, correlations and regressions, general linear model, power analysis, and non-parametric tests.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Multidisciplinary overview of brain mechanisms of hearing. Emphasizes breadth of auditory function and research: single neurons to psychoacoustics, the chochlea to the cortex, and basic science to clinic.

Concurrent with BIO SCI N147.

Presentation of contemporary research problems in neurobiology and behavior and related areas by invited speakers.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Covers emerging topics in addiction neuroscience research in a journal club format. Students discuss recent articles and may present an article of their choosing. Students gain skills in critical thinking and scientific communication.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 6 times as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Students learn how to effectively communicate scientific ideas and results. Activities include learning how to effectively write a scientific proposal, how to perform a coherent, persuasive slide presentation, and how to give meaningful, constructive review critiques.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Neurobiology and Behavior Majors only.

Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.