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BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (L41)  (Dept. Info) Arts & Sciences  (Policies) SP2025 L41 BIOL 500 Independent Research Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Biol 500. Independent Research (spring/fall). Research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of mentor and the department. Credit/No Credit or Audit grade options; credit to be determined in each case, usually 3 units/semester and not to exceed 3 units/semester; may be repeated for credit. Because this course has a large number of sections, some sections are listed and enrolled as Bio 500A. If work is to be submitted for Latin honors, see p. 3, Latin Honors Through a Biology Major Program. Arrangements for registration should be completed during the preregistration period through the Bio 500 course website: https://pages.wustl.edu/Bio_200-500_independent_research. Credit/No credit only. Course may not be taken for a letter grade. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: P Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Adalsteinsson No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 02 TBA TBA Akk No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 03 TBA TBA Albrecht No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 04 TBA TBA Amarasinghe No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 05 TBA TBA Baldridge No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 06 TBA TBA Bambouskova No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 07 TBA TBA Baskir No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 08 TBA TBA Bigley No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 09 TBA TBA Van Dyke-Blodgett No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 10 TBA TBA Bolton, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 11 TBA TBA Bose No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 13 TBA TBA Brestoff No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 14 TBA TBA Brody No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 15 TBA TBA Brogan No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 16 TBA TBA Brookheart No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 17 TBA TBA Carlson No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 18 TBA TBA Chalker No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 19 TBA TBA Challen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 20 TBA TBA Chang-Panesso No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 21 TBA TBA Chaudhuri, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 22 TBA TBA Chen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 23 TBA TBA Chen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 24 TBA TBA Souroullas No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 25 TBA TBA Cheng No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 26 TBA TBA Chheda No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 27 TBA TBA Cho No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not 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Waits Not Allowed 59 TBA TBA Hirbe No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 60 TBA TBA Hultgren, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 61 TBA TBA Jackrel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 62 TBA TBA Kipnis, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 63 TBA TBA Faccio No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 64 TBA TBA Klein, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 65 TBA TBA Kozlowski, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 66 TBA TBA Krais No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 67 TBA TBA Kranz No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 69 TBA TBA Kutluay No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 70 TBA TBA Lake No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 71 TBA TBA Landis No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 72 TBA TBA Landsness No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 73 TBA TBA Lavine No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 74 TBA TBA Lawrence No 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0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 90 TBA TBA Oh No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 91 TBA TBA Ornitz No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 92 TBA TBA Orvedahl No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 93 TBA TBA Ozpolat No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 94 TBA TBA Paley No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 95 TBA TBA Peng No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 96 TBA TBA Rusel, Prasad No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 97 TBA TBA Puram No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 98 TBA TBA Randolph No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 99 TBA TBA Ratner No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed L41 BIOL 5000 Biology and Biomedical Sciences Journal Club 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This journal club will explore current topics in Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Current literature will be reviewed for advanced methods, statistics, tools, and other resources in the field. Students will learn about and how to evaluate current and up and coming approaches in the field. See section details for theme or topic. This class will meet from 12-1pm on Thursdays. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: CAU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ---R--- 11:30A-12:50P McDonnell SB / 264 Holehouse No Final 999 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5001 Independent Study in Biology for the Master's in Biology Program Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Can be repeated to complete a Master's Thesis which requires 6 total units of independent study. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in The Master's in Biology Program in the School of Arts and Sciences. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA (None) / Osdoby Default - none 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits managed by dept. L41 BIOL 5002 Capstone Experience for the Master's in Biology Program 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Students may use this course to expand on any 5xxx level Biology course by completing extra work approved by that course's instructor. The guidelines for this effort will be up to the course instructor but may include special writing assignments, literature reviews, or interviewing local scientists and or clinical researchers involved in related projects. Alternative options will be considered, such as attending a local symposium approved by the instructor and reporting on that experience. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in The Master's in Biology Program in the School of Arts and Sciences. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA (None) / Osdoby Default - none 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits managed by dept. L41 BIOL 5005 Advances in Cellular & Molecular Biology 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will examine some of the fundamental principles of cellular processes at the molecular level. Among the major topics covered are nucleic acid chemistry, gene structure and organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, gene expression, and recombinant DNA and transgenic/knockout (including conditional knockout) mouse technology. The topic of the CRISPR/Cas system used for gene editing is also be included. In addition, the idea of genes and genomes will be discussed with an introduction to functional and comparative genomics. In particular, emphasis in the second half of the semester will be on the various modes of regulation of gene expression and protein synthesis, and some of the various methodologies utilized to address these topics. In addition, the concepts of siRNA, miRNA, and the phenomenon of RNA-interference will be covered with the topic of micro-RNA and disease, and the importance of these small non-coding RNA molecules, highlighted by presentation of material from the scientific literature. Also included will be a major publication showing how RNA interference can be used as a tool to unlock the secrets of human embryonic stem cells. A number of commonly used molecular biology and biochemical lab techniques will also be covered, in addition to more recent tools such as RNA seq that can be used to address global changes in transcriptional profiles. Course prerequisites: At least one 100/200 level class in Biology and one 100/200 level class in Chemistry or Biochemistry. This course does not count toward the undergraduate biology major. MA in Biology students should register for the IDENT L41 5005. Undergrads and PBPM students should register for 4005. Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4005 Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 6:30P-9:30P Rebstock / 322 Doray No Final 15 7 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 500A Independent Research Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Students work under the supervision of a mentor in a setting of established ongoing research. Prereqs: junior or senior standing and permission of sponsor and the department. Credit to be determined in each case, usually and not exceeding 3 units/semester. Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward upper-level credits required for the major. If work is to be submitted for Honors, see section on senior Honors in the Handbook for Biology Majors. Students expecting to achieve honors in Biology must complete a minimum of 6 units of Bio 500. Registration is best completed prior to the semester for which credit is sought. For detailed information on the Biology Dept's expectations and guidance in finding a mentor, please consult the Bio 200/500 Home Page. For on-line enrollment instructions see: https://pages.wustl.edu/Bio_200-500_independent_research Students are registered by the department after approval is granted. Registration may not appear Webstac until mid-semester. Credit/No credit only. Course may not be taken for a letter grade. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: P Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Ribeiro Pereira No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 02 TBA TBA Robertson No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 03 TBA TBA Rogers No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 04 TBA TBA Rubenstein No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 05 TBA TBA Saligrama No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 06 TBA TBA Scheller No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 07 TBA TBA Schilling No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 08 TBA TBA Setton No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 09 TBA TBA Shan No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 10 TBA TBA Shao No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 11 TBA TBA Shoghi No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 12 TBA TBA Silva No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 13 TBA TBA Silva No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 14 TBA TBA Silva No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 15 TBA TBA Singh No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 16 TBA TBA Stallings No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 17 TBA TBA Stitziel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 18 TBA TBA Strassmann No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 19 TBA TBA Stratman No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 20 TBA TBA Sutcliffe No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 21 TBA TBA Tang No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 22 TBA TBA Topp No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 23 TBA TBA Veis No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 24 TBA TBA Vierstra No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 25 TBA TBA Vindigni No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 26 TBA TBA Wambach No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 27 TBA TBA Warner, King No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 28 TBA TBA Weber No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 29 TBA TBA Whelan No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 30 TBA TBA Wroblewski No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 31 TBA TBA Wylie No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 32 TBA TBA Yano No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 33 TBA TBA Zhong No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 34 TBA TBA Blumer No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 35 TBA TBA Kunkel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 36 TBA TBA Bergom No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 37 TBA TBA Wencewicz No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 38 TBA TBA Bowling No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 39 TBA TBA Lanza No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 40 TBA TBA Gordon No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 41 TBA TBA Doering No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 42 TBA TBA Watson No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 43 TBA TBA Sencan Egilmez No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 44 TBA TBA Pachynski No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 45 TBA TBA Prabhu No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits managed by dept. 46 TBA TBA Jin No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 47 TBA TBA Zaher No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 48 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 49 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 50 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 51 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 52 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 53 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 54 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 55 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 56 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 57 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 58 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 59 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 60 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 61 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 62 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 63 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed L41 BIOL 500N Independent Research in Neuroscience Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: lanzaIndependent Research in Neuroscience (spring/fall) Research in neuroscience under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of sponsor and the department. Credit/No Credit or Audit grade options; credit to be determined in each case, usually 3 units/semester and not to exceed 3 units/semester; may be repeated for credit. If work is to be submitted for Latin honors, see p. 3 of the Department of Biology Handbook for Majors, Latin Honors Through a Biology Major Program. The handbook can be found online at: http://nslc.wustl.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf. Arrangements for registration should be completed during the preregistration period through the Bio 500 course website: https://sites.wustl.edu/bio200500independentresearch/. Credit/No credit only. Course may not be taken for a letter grade. M. Lambo Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: P Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Albertson No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 02 TBA TBA Ances No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 03 TBA TBA Sencan Egilmez No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 04 TBA TBA Bagnall No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 05 TBA TBA Bateman No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 06 TBA TBA Bauer No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 07 TBA TBA Ben-Shahar No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 08 TBA TBA Berezin No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 09 TBA TBA Dang No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 10 TBA TBA Bowling No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 11 TBA TBA Brogan No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 12 TBA TBA Buchser No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 13 TBA TBA Campbell No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 14 TBA TBA Castro No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 15 TBA TBA Chen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 16 TBA TBA Chen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 17 TBA TBA Moron-Concepcion No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 18 TBA TBA Cooper No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 19 TBA TBA Copits No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 20 TBA TBA Creed No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 21 TBA TBA Davis No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 22 TBA TBA Diamond No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 23 TBA TBA Han No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 24 TBA TBA Egervari No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 25 TBA TBA Eggebrecht No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 26 TBA TBA Fields No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 27 TBA TBA Friess No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 28 TBA TBA Gabel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 29 TBA TBA Gereau No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 30 TBA TBA [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 31 TBA TBA Gutmann No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 32 TBA TBA Haller No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 33 TBA TBA Haspel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 34 TBA TBA Hengen No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 35 TBA TBA Herzog No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 36 TBA TBA Hoyniak No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 37 TBA TBA Imai No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 38 TBA TBA Karch No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 39 TBA TBA Kim No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 40 TBA TBA Kipnis, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 41 TBA TBA Kotzbauer No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 42 TBA TBA Kress No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 43 TBA TBA Kroll No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 44 TBA TBA Landsness No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 45 TBA TBA Janowski No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 46 TBA TBA Lee No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 47 TBA TBA Li No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 48 TBA TBA Liu No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 49 TBA (None) / Noguchi No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 50 TBA (None) / Majumdar No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 51 TBA (None) / Maloney No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 52 TBA (None) / McAllister No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 53 TBA (None) / McCall No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 54 TBA (None) / Moron-Concepcion No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 55 TBA (None) / Musiek No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 56 TBA (None) / Padoa-Schioppa No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 57 TBA (None) / Palanca No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 58 TBA (None) / Perlman Default - none 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 59 TBA (None) / Pignatelli No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 60 TBA (None) / Pradhan No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 61 TBA (None) / Richards, Rusel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 62 TBA (None) / Rogers No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 63 TBA (None) / Rubin No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 64 TBA (None) / Rutherford No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 65 TBA (None) / Scheller No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 66 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 67 TBA (None) / Shaw No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 68 TBA (None) / Snyder No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 69 TBA (None) / Strahle No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 70 TBA (None) / Stratman No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 71 TBA (None) / Sylvester No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 72 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 73 TBA (None) / Weihl No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 74 TBA (None) / Wheelock No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 75 TBA (None) / Williams No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 76 TBA (None) / Wood No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 77 TBA (None) / Yoo No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 78 TBA (None) / Zipfel No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 79 TBA (None) / Hirbe No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 80 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 81 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 82 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 83 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 84 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 85 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 86 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 87 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 88 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 89 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 90 TBA (None) / [TBA] No Final 0 0 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed L41 BIOL 5011 Ethics and Research Science 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course prepares DBBS graduate students to analyze and address ethical and professional issues across the range of their professional roles and responsibilities. The primary goals are for students to recognize complex situational dynamics and ethical issues and to develop professional and ethical problem-solving skills. The course examines ethical challenges related to research design and data collection, management, ownership, security, sharing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting while providing practical guidance on these issues. The course also examines the fundamentals of the broader research environment, including principles of ethics in genetics and human and animal subjects research, regulatory issues in biological and biomedical research, publication and authorship, and collaboration in science. April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: U Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 9:00A-10:30A TBA McIntosh, Gross No Final 175 102 0 Desc: This course will go from March 18 through April 10th. March 18 class will be IN PERSON and all subsequent classes will be via zoom. Short Start: 1/13/2025   End: 5/7/2025 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5054 Immunobiology II 4.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Immunobiology II is a continuation of Immunobiology I (Bio 5053) taught by the faculty members of the Immunology Program and consists of two sections. In the first section, selected topics are covered in depth that were introduced in Immunobiology I. These include methods in modern immunology, tumor immunology, evolution of the immune response, mucosal immunity, vaccines, lymphoorganogenesis and immunopathogenesis. The second section involves Molecular mechanisms of disease (formerly Bio 5261) and will cover human diseases that appear to have an immunological basis. In addition to lectures and evaluation of recent clinical and relevant basic immunology literature, students will be provided with an opportunity for direct patient encounters when feasible, providing students with a human aspect to discussions of immune pathogenesis. Diseases covered will include rheumatoid arthritis, allergy, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer immunotherapies. Prereq: DBBS/MSTP students and Immunobiology I. Students not participating in the Immunology graduate program must obtain permission from the faculty leaders to enroll in the course. 4 units. Permission of Instructor is required. Immunobiology I (BIOL5053) is a prerequisite. Discussion group on Mondays noon-1pm Final Exam- Wednesday, May 1st 10am-noon Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M------ M-W-F-- 12:00P-1:00P 11:00A-12:00P (None) / Clinical Sci / 7738 Wu, Lenschow No Final 99 12 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5084 Single Molecule Biophysics Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Single molecule techniques have revolutionized our understanding of macromolecular interactions, revealing hidden details that are obscured by ensemble measurements. The goal of this journal club is to discuss how these techniques are being applied to investigate protein conformations, interactions, and assemblies. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding and critically evaluating single molecule data. The course will consist of both journal club presentations and small group discussions. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: U Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 12:00P-12:50P TBA Soranno See Instructor 99 4 0 Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed L41 BIOL 5123 Experimental Hematopoiesis Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Journal club in which papers that describe significant advances in the field of experimental hematopoiesis are discussed. Students are expected to present one paper per semester and attend the weekly (1 hour) session. No prerequisites. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 12:00P-12:50P TBA Fehniger See Department 25 1 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5137 MEASURING, MODELING AND MANIPULATING EXCITABILITY (TriMED) PATHWAY 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: How does bio-electrical excitability emerge at the fundamental molecular level? How do alterations in ion channel biology cause myriad diseases - from diabetes to heart attacks, from cystic fibrosis to epilepsy. Students in the TriMED pathway will participate in a one-hour lunchtime session (lunch provided), with a mix of work-in-progress, journal club, and didactic sessions. each week for 12 weeks per semester. Once per semester, enrolled students will present a work-in-progress seminar on their own research, or present a published research paper, as appropriate. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M------ 1:00P-2:00P TBA Nichols See Department 25 1 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5147 Contrast Agents for Biological Imaging 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: The CABI course will cover the fundamentals of nuclear, magnetic resonance (MR), optical, and optical-genetic imaging. For each modality a series of three lectures will develop the basic concepts of the imaging contrasts, a fourth lecture will address contrast agent performance, and a fifth lecture will review primary literature and tour experimental labs for developing agents. Lectures on nuclear imaging will cover the rich history of radiopharmaceutical development, concept of nuclear decay and different classes of radionuclides based on half-lives and energy spectrum. Lectures on magnetic resonance imaging will include an introduction to relaxivity principles in traditional and new contrast agents, designed to enhance efficacy. Breakthrough concepts such as hyperpolarized MR spectroscopy will be introduced. The first block of lectures on optical imaging will cover physical chemistry principles inherent to optical contrast with a focus on fluorescence and the fundamental design strategies of optical imaging agents and reporting strategies for cellular and sub-cellular activation of molecular probes. A second block on optical imaging will cover genetic strategies for neural circuit and discrete cell type and signaling imaging. Starting with an introduction to Cre-Lox recombinase technology followed by genetically encoded reporters of structure, such as green fluorescent protein and genetically encoded reports of function, such as calcium indicators (GECI). The course will close with advanced optical modulation strategies for active optical imaging, including super-resolution techniques and various optogenetic approaches. For each modality, a brief introduction to the hardware will be presented. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M-W---- 2:30P-4:00P Farrell T/L Ctr / 204 Berezin, Shokeen, Bennett No Final 999 7 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5150 Environmental Medicine 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Environmental Medicine explores the interactions between the environment and human health, focusing on the role of the environment in causing or mediating disease. Environmental hazards are examined in terms of toxicology, epidemiology, exposure assessment, risk assessment, individual susceptibility, adaptation/maladaptation, and the total load concept. Students enrolled in the 5000-level must also complete a term paper and oral presentation. Prerequisites: General Biology I or permission of instructor. This course is hybrid, and only open to MA in Biology students. Attributes: Instruction Type: Hybrid Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M------ 5:00P-6:20P Life Sciences / 311 Manteuffel Default - none 15 3 0 Desc: Hybrid format, in person lecture with additional online work. Only open to MA in Bio students. Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5152 RAD Journal Club (Regeneration, Aging, and Development) 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Focuses on developing a dialog around current topics in developmental and regenerative biology at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 12:00P-12:50P TBA Theunissen, Pollina No Final 10 1 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5171 Medical Immunology Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: An introduction to basic concepts in immunology and immunopathology. Lectures focus on antigen-antibody interactions, immunoglobulin structure and genetics, the cellular basis of the immune response and immune regulation, T cell effector mechanisms, the inflammatory response, complement, the positive and negative roles of hypersensitivity, and immune deficiency. Prerequisite, some background in biochemistry and genetics helpful. Restricted to medical students only except in unusual circumstances, with permission of coursemaster. Offered during the first half of the second medical semester. Three-four lecture hours a week, two 2-hour lab periods, four 1-hour clinical discussion groups. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W-F-- 8:30A-10:20A TBA [TBA], Schreiber, Atkinson See Department 75 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5181 POPULATION GENETICS 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: An introduction to the basic principles of population and ecological genetics. Mechanisms of microevolutionary processes; integrated ecological and genetic approach to study the adaptive nature of the evolutionary process. Prerequisite: Bio 2970. (Biology Major Area C) Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArch: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4181 Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 1:00P-2:20P TBA Swamidass No Final 55 40 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5192 Cancer Biology Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This journal club covers current papers in molecular oncology, cancer genetics and contemporary molecular biology. Presentations will be given by students, post-docs and faculty, then discussed. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA (None) / Weber No Final 99 6 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5195 Disease Ecology 4.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Disease ecology is an interdisciplinary field that bridges concepts from fields including population ecology, community ecology, landscape ecology, and evolutionary biology. This course provides an introduction to the study of infectious diseases with an emphasis on theoretical, experimental, and quantitative approaches. The course will integrate studies of infectious diseases from across disciplines including human epidemiology, veterinary medicine, wildlife epidemiology, plant pathology, parasitology, and ecology. Principles of Biology II (Bio 2970) required, Introduction to Ecology (Bio 381) recommended, or permission of instructor. (Biology Major Area C) Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArch: NSMArt: NSMBU: SCI Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4195 Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 2:30P-3:50P Life Sciences / 117 Penczykowski No Final 24 21 15 Actions: Books A ----F-- 11:00A-12:00P McDonnell / 412 Penczykowski No Final 12 12 10 Actions: Books B ----F-- 12:00P-1:00P McDonnell / 412 Penczykowski No Final 12 8 6 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5201 Membrane Protein Biophysics Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Cells are encapsulated by lipid bilayers providing a physical barrier for the passage of molecules and ions in and out of the cell. The proteins that reside within this layer of oil are called membrane proteins, and they act as the molecular gatekeepers controlling the passage of ions, nutrients, waste products and signaling elements, across cell membranes. This journal club focuses on examining key literature in the field that investigates how membrane proteins fold, and how they function inside of the strange environment of the lipid membrane. The papers will be selected from biophysical studies that combine new and notable research with key historical work, for a broad perspective of the science being conducted in this complex and emerging field. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging topics, such as regulation of protein function by lipid composition, membrane protein synthesis and folding, cutting-edge developments in membrane biophysics. 1 unit. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: PU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 2:00P-3:00P TBA Robertson No Final 30 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5217 Special Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis 2.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Primarily for graduate and MSTP students, this course is centered on critical evaluation of current scientific literature, which is used as a basis for discussion and grant writing, supplemented with sessions on experimental methodology. Paper discussions will involve oral presentation and discussion of current research articles on pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) and the cellular and molecular basis of host-pathogen interactions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding methods, critical evaluation of data, and design of future experiments for the articles covered. Students are expected to prepare all articles, to participate actively in all discussions, and to lead one or more discussions during the semester. The grant writing aspect of the course will focus on defining identifying key unanswered questions from the literature, formulating hypotheses for testing, defining Specific Aims, and developing a research plan. Students will submit specific aims based on current literature, receive critiques from faculty members, and develop a NIH-style proposal to investigate them. Students will participate in class discussions and a mock study section to evaluate proposals. Prerequisite, completion of, or concurrent enrollment in the MMMP advanced elective, Bio 5392 Molecular Microbiology & Pathogenesis or permission of the coursemaster. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M--R--- 1:00P-2:30P BJCIH / 11 FL Wylie, Baldridge, Shan Default - none 35 16 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5224 Molecular, Cell and Organ Systems 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This in-person course introduces Ph.D. and MSTP students to fundamental problems in cell and molecular biology at the systems level. The course is divided into 4 themes: 1) circadian and sleep systems; 2) neurodegeneration; 3) cancer; and 4) metabolic systems and disease. Topics within each theme highlight current research concepts, questions, approaches and findings at the molecular, cellular and physiological levels. Students will write an original research grant proposal on a topic of their choosing in one of the themes. Students will critique proposals in an NIH-like study section. Prereqs: Fundamentals of Molecular Cell Biology. Learning objectives for this part of your experience are to practice: 1) Critical thinking, including posing a scientific question 2) Principles in ethical and rigorous research 3) Communicating your question and results Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 10:30A-11:50A Farrell T/L Ctr / 209 Herzog, Rubin Paper/Project/Take Home 16 16 1 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5235 Genetics Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This journal club will be focused on the Genetics department seminar series. Students will present one or a few recent papers by the seminar speaker scheduled for that week. Students will provide a brief written evaluation (on a form that will be provided) of their peers' presentations, and the faculty advisors will meet with each student after the presentation to provide feedback. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: U Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M------ 1:00P-1:50P TBA Pollina, Egervari See Department 75 10 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5241 Immunology 4.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Basic molecular and cellular aspects of the vertebrate immune system with emphasis upon the interrelationships of non-specific and specific host defense against disease, the nature of immunological specificity and its underlying molecular biology. Includes complement systems, immunochemistry, the nature of cellular activation and effector generation, immunodeficiency, tolerance, tissue transplantation, hypersensitivity, immune regulation and specific diseases illustrative of the successes and failures of the immune system. Case studies will be presented by the students on an array of immune system disease. Prerequisites: Bio 2970 and Chem 262. Interested Juniors in their second semester are particularly encouraged to register for this course. (Biology Major Area A) Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArch: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CP Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 424 Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 2:00P-3:50P Rebstock / 322 Westfall No Final 45 45 18 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5255 Experimental Skeletal Biology Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: The journal club, which meets weekly, focuses on cellular and molecular biology of the skeleton. Emphasis is placed on gaining insights into normal skeletal homeostasis as well as systemic disorders of bone. Papers presented for review are selected from the most competitive journals. Participants are encouraged to "think outside of the box" and discuss novel molecular discoveries that may impact bone cell function. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 12:00P-12:50P TBA Veis See Department 30 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5265 The Science of Cats 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This is a capstone-style course for upper level biology majors. This course will provide biology majors nearing graduation the opportunity to apply what they've learned in topics as diverse as speciation, molecular evolution, community ecology and animal behavior to investigate and analyze questions concerning the biology of a species near and dear to the hearts of many, Felis catus, the domestic cat. Over the last several decades, scientists have studied cats in the same way they have studied lizards, birds, flies and many other species. This cat research allows questions of broad scientific interest to be addressed using cutting-edge methods, including (but not limited to): what is a species? How do new species arise? How do we determine when, where and from what species the cat evolved? How do we determine if a trait (e.g., response to catnip) evolved as an adaptation driven by natural selection? How do we determine the impact of an invasive species on local ecosystems? How does domestication occur and is the cat actually domesticated? Is the behavior of domestic cats a legacy of their evolutionary past or does it represent adaptation to living with humans? What role, if any, can genetic engineering play in decreasing feral cat populations and developing new breeds of cats with desirable traits. Prerequisite: At least one of the following or permission of instructor: Biol 347, Biol 3501, Biol 370, Biol 381, Biol 4181, Biol 4182, Biol 4183, Biol 419, Biol 4195, Biol 472. Students interested in taking this course should email Professor Losos, indicating why they are interested in taking this course AND which of the prerequisite, or other relevant, courses they have taken. Enrollment preference will be given to senior level biology majors. Small Class. 3.0 units. Students should plan to be available for a field trip to a cat show on the first Saturday of the semester (January 18, 2025). Attributes: A&S IQ: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4271 Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 2:00P-4:50P Life Sciences / 202 Losos No Final 0 14 5 Actions: Books Waits managed by dept. L41 BIOL 5288 Special Topics in Molecular Genetics 2.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: A special topics course with lectures and discussion on the molecular basis of cancer including cell cycle regulation, tumor suppressor genes, tumor invasion, angiogenesis, immune evasion, resistance to apoptosis, signaling, imaging, gene expression, chromosomal translocations, and viral oncology. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every 2 Years / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 12:00P-1:30P TBA Ratner Default - none 25 1 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5312 Macromolecular Interactions 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will cover equilibria, kinetics and mechanisms of macromolecular interactions from a quantitative perspective. Thermodynamics, multiple binding equilibria (binding polynomials), linkage phenomena, cooperativity, allostery, macromolecular assembly, enzyme catalysis and mechanism, steady-state and pre-steady-state kinetics, and isotope effects. Modern methods of computer analysis using non-linear least squares fitting and simulation to analyze binding isotherms and full kinetic time courses is emphasized. Background in calculus, physical chemistry and biochemistry is encouraged. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M-W-F-- 9:00A-9:50A McDonnell SB / 264 Lohman, Kozlov, Galletto, Galburt, Soranno, Robertson No Final 75 8 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5328 Structural Biology Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Multi-laboratory research colloquia for DBBS graduate students focused on structural biology and complementary biophysical techniques. Course credit requires student presentation for credit. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 2:00P-3:50P TBA Henderson, Brett Default - none 20 8 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5352 Developmental Biology 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Analysis of a selected set of key processes in development, such as pattern formation, cell-cell signaling, morphogenesis, etc. The focus is on molecular approaches applied to important model systems, but framed in classical concepts. The discussion section provides instruction in presenting a journal club and writing a research proposal. Prerequisites, Molecular Cell Biology (Bio 5068) and Nucleic Acids (548). Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M-W-F-- 10:00A-11:30A Farrell T/L Ctr / 204 Johnson, Theunissen Exam Last Day of Class 28 15 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5393 Molecular Virology Journal Club 0.5 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Journal club covering a broad range of topics in virology with an emphasis on pathogenesis or molecular biology of medically important viruses. A minimum of one student presentation with faculty critique. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ----F-- 1:00P-2:30P (None) / Ding Default - none 40 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5397 Current Literature in Microbiology 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Presentations by students on a broad range of topics of current interest in microbiology. The course will emphasize presentations and discussion skills. Credit requires attendance and participation at all sessions and one presentation. Prerequisites: L41 Biology and Biomedical Science Microbiology (349) and laboratory (3491). Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: PU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Sibley Default - none 20 12 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5417 Hematology Division Journal Club: Current Topics in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This journal club covers a broad range of topics of current interest, including the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology and immunology. Speakers usually give a brief background to introduce the topic and then focus on one paper from the current literature (preferably published within the last 3-4 months). Presentations are given by graduate students, post-docs, staff scientists and junior faculty. Each attendee presents once per semester. Participants are expected to attend all the sessions unless you have a valid reason for not being able toto make attend. This journal club was founded in 1966 and is the oldest journal club seminar series in the medical school. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 12:00P-12:50P TBA Doray See Department 25 3 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5469 Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology Seminar 0.5 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Student presentation of Biochemistry, Biophysics or Structural Biology topic. Second-year students presents a practice qualifying exam proposal in the Fall, senior students give formal research seminar. Attendance is required of all BBSB Graduate Students. Preq: Must be a BBSB Graduate Student. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 5:00P-6:30P TBA Holehouse No Final 50 20 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5479 Fundamentals of Parasitology 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course covers a variety of clinically relevant parasitic organisms and their importance to human disease. During this course we will: 1. The Semester is divided into two halves. a. The first half will discuss clinically relevant worm parasites. b. The second half will discuss protozoan parasites that cause multiple types of diseases. 2. For each of the parasitic classes discussed we will present general characteristics of the parasite as follows: a. The lifecycle of the particular parasite. b. The clinical disease profile. c. Interactions of parasites with the host immune response both in terms of mechanisms whereby the host resists infections by these organisms and also how these parasites circumvent the host's ability to eliminate them. d. Because so much of the clinical importance of parasites has to do with this interaction, we will also cover general aspects of the workings of the immune system. There will be an emphasis on the nature of the host-parasite interaction on a molecular level. e. Finally we will discuss what available therapies are available and what potential therapies are being developed. 3. These lectures will include discussions of recent literature concerning parasites and their interactions with the host. This class does not count toward the undergraduate biology major. MA in Biology students should register for the IDENT 5479. Undergrads and PBPM students should register for 4479. Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4479 Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 6:00P-9:00P TBA Stuart No Final 20 9 0 Desc: This class does not count toward the undergraduate biology major. MA in Biology students should register for the IDENT 5479. Undergrads and PBPM students should register for 4479. Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5484 Genetics & Development of C. Elegans Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Students will present a research paper (or present their current thesis research) and the appropriate background material. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 10:30A-11:20A TBA Schedl See Department 25 1 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5488 Genomics Var. Units (max = 4.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course is tailored for graduate students with a basic understanding of genomics who aim to deepen their expertise in advanced concepts and applications in the field. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including the mapping and sequencing of genomes, the latest computational and experimental techniques for identifying genomic variants, and the study of epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation and chromatin accessibility. Students will also delve into methods for inferring transcription factor binding sites and motifs. High-throughput techniques for ascribing function to DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, including single-cell RNA sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, massively parallel reporter assays, chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C) analysis, metagenomics, and proteogenomic, will also be discussed. Finally, the use of genomic techniques and resources for studies of human disease will be addressed. A significant focus will be placed on equipping students with the essential bioinformatics skills required to navigate and utilize databases that store sequence data, expression data, and other types of genome-wide information. Through practical problem sets, students will learn to manipulate and analyze large datasets typical of genomic analyses by developing simple computer scripts. While the course will enable students to become proficient in the use of computational tools and databases, specific programming skills and the theoretical underpinnings of these tools are covered in a separate course, "Bio 5495 Computational Molecular Biology," taught by Michael Brent. Due to space limitations in our teaching lab, enrollment for lab credit is capped at 30 students, with priority given to those enrolled in the DBBS programs. Other students may enroll in the lecture component only, with the instructor's permission. Those with prior experience in computer programming are advised not to enroll for lab credit. Prereqs, Molecular Cell Biology (Bio 5068), Nucleic Acids (Bio 548), or Introduction to Coding and Statistical Thinking in Genetics and Genomics (Bio 5075). To enroll in just the lecture section, register for 3 credits. To enroll in both the lecture and lab sections, register for 4 credits. Credit variable, max 4 units. Credit variable, max 4 units. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M-W-F-- 10:00A-11:30A Farrell T/L Ctr / HLDN Wang, Zhao, Wu, Jin, White, Buchser, Goldfarb, Meers No Final 75 50 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5489 Human Genetics Journal Club 0.5 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: In this biweekly journal club on Human Genetics we will present and discuss current cutting edge papers in human and mammalian genetics. Students learn presentation skills, how to critique a paper and how to interact with a very active and critical audience. Prerequisites; Any person interested in the current state of the art in Human Genetics may attend this course. It is a requirement that all students wishing to earn credit in this course must present a 1.5 hour journal club talk and must regularly attend and participate in the journal club throughout the year. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: PU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ----F-- 3:00P-4:20P Farrell T/L Ctr / 301 Saccone See Department 20 0 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5491 Advanced Genetics 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Fundamental aspects of organismal genetics with emphasis on experimental studies that have contributed to the molecular analysis of complex biological problems. Examples drawn from nematodes, yeast, fruit flies and mammalian systems. Prerequisite, graduate standing or permission of instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- M------ 1:30P-2:50P 12:00P-12:50P Farrell T/L Ctr / HLDN TBA Saccone, Schedl Paper/Project/Take Home 75 24 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5496 Seminar in Computational Molecular Biology 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Students present current research papers and the appropriate background material in the field of Computational Biology. **Arts and Sciences students must take this course for credit; Engineering students must take this course Pass/Fail.** Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 10:00A-11:00A TBA Mitra, Cohen See Department 99 8 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5499 Cancer Informatics Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This journal club will explore current topics in cancer informatics. Current literature will be reviewed for advanced cancer genome analysis methods, statistics, algorithms, tools, databases, and other informatics resources. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 12:00P-12:50P Mid Campus Ctr / 10701 Griffith, Griffith Default - none 25 5 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5507 Genome Engineering Methods and Applications 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will cover the basic principles of genome engineering with emphasis on Cas9/CRISPR technology. It will consist of discussion sessions in which students will present assigned manuscripts followed by a general discussion of the topic directed by the instructor. The course will cover the mechanisms of genome editing using host DNA repair systems, the function of Cas9, and how Cas9 can be harnessed to introduce defined mutations into almost any genome. The use of Cas9 to activate or repress genes, alter chromatin modifications, and the application of these Cas9 systems to conducting genome-scale screens in mammalian cells as well as its use in studying cell fate will be highlighted. Finally, we will study how Cas9 methodologies can be used to introduce disease-associated variants into pluripotent stem cells (e.g. iPSCs) that can be differentiated into disease-relevant cell for use in functional genomic studies. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 1:00P-2:30P Remote / LA Buchser Default - none 20 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5508 ITVS Advanced Techniques 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: The Advanced Methods in Vision Science course provides ITVS students the opportunity to learn about advanced methods utilized in studies of the visual systems from the experts who perform the studies. These methods emerged from different disciplines (molecular biology, imaging, electrophysiology, machine learning), but provide critical details for understanding how the visual systems focuses and processes light stimuli. The course has two components. 1) A series of 90-minute structured discussions of advanced methods via foundational papers and recent applications of these methods. 2) A choice of two hands-on experiences with these methods in the instructor laboratories. We open the discussion section of the course to all students, postdocs, and faculty members (in this order) but cap the class size at 12 participants to facilitate interactions. Hands-on experiences are restricted to ITVS students. For hands-on experiences, each ITVS student chooses two techniques and spends a day in the laboratory of the respective instructor to gain practical experience with the experiments and analysis pipelines and discuss pitfalls and applications of the methods in detail. Through these components, the Advanced Methods in Vision Science course tries to accomplish three goals: 1) enable students to critically assess the literature through an understanding of strengths and limitations of advanced methods, 2) help students plan experiments involving these methods, and 3) facilitate collaborations with experts in the field that could enhance the science of the ITVS students. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every 1 or 2 Years / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Ruzycki, Clark No Final 15 2 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 554 Neural Sciences 5.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: An integrated course dealing with the structure, function and development of the nervous system. The course will be offered in the late Spring of the first year Medical School calendar. Prerequisite: Biol 3411 or Biol 501 and approval of the instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 MTWRF-- 8:30A-11:50A TBA Van Essen See Department 125 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5565 Oral Presentation of Scientific Data 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: The goal of this course is to provide instruction, experience, and feedback in the oral presentation of research. We will discuss and practice techniques for effectively teaching an audience about your work and will discuss scientific and ethical issues regarding the representation of data. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ---R--- 4:00P-6:00P Farrell T/L Ctr / 301 Morgan No Final 30 21 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5577 Synapses Journal Club 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Synaptic function and malleability are fundamental to nervous system function and disease. This is an advanced seminar in the development, structure, and function of the synapse in health and disease. It is a natural extension of topics covered in Bio 5571. It may be primarily of interest to students in the Neurosciences Program, but also to students in MCB, Development, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, and Molecular Biophysics. Generally a topic for the semester helps focus the group; past topics have included Synapses and Disease, Neurotransmitter Transporters, Glutamate Receptors, Dendrites, GABA receptors. Participants (students, postdocs, and faculty) alternate responsibility for leading critical discussion of a current paper. Active participation offers the opportunity for students to hone their critical thinking and presentation skills. Students enrolling for credit will be expected to attend each week, to lead discussion once per semester and to provide written critiques (1-2 pages each) of two papers. Prerequisites, Graduate standing in DBBS; Bio 5571 preferred. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ----F-- 10:00A-11:20A TBA Kress Default - none 30 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5582 Macroevolution 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: An advanced introduction to the study of macroevolutionary patterns and processes with emphasis on the systematic methodology employed. Topics: theories of classification, phylogenetic reconstruction, testing of historical hypotheses, hierarchy theory, adaptation, extinction, speciation, developmental mechanisms of organismal evolution, biogeography. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Biology Major Area C) Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArch: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4182 Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- 1:00P-2:20P TBA Larson May 6 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM 25 15 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5584 Essentials of Biomedical Writing and Presenting 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will provide the most fundamental techniques for effectively reviewing, writing and presenting scientific information. The goal of this course is to help students understand scientific communication better. They will become familiar with the structure of scientific papers, grants and presentations and will learn to critically evaluate each form of communication. Students will learn the characteristics of outstanding scientific writing and presenting, including academic style, coherence, clear data presentation and word choice through classroom exercises and mock presentations. Classes will consist of a lecture followed by a classroom exercise. Students will be graded on classroom exercises and writing assignments. This class does not count toward the undergraduate biology major. MA in Biology students should register for the IDENT 5584. Undergrads and PBPM students should register for 4584. Attributes: A&S IQ: NSMArt: NSM Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: L41 4584  U29 4582 Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 6:00P-9:00P TBA Weber No Final 15 3 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5623 Interdisciplinary Training in Vision Science 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course introduces students to the translation of basic science and pre-clinical research to the biopharma industry and/or clinics to benefit patients. The class will introduce how patient genetics can guide disease research in animal models and how patient tissue can be used to model disease progression/outcomes. Students will learn how results from these types of studies impact patient lives through the development of drug/treatment candidates and/or clinical trials. Students will be connected to clinicians to witness the profound impact of blinding diseases on patient lives and how scientific advances in disease research can motivate philanthropic funding of subsequent research. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CAU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA (None) / Chen, Kerschensteiner No Final 20 0 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5625 Applied Bioinformatics for Genomics II 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course is designed to follow Applied Bioinformatics for Genomics I, in the fall semester. The fall course is not listed as a prerequisite, but some fundamental bioinformatics skills are required (and could be self-acquired through the online materials from the fall semester). This course is for those who want to 1) further build their skills in computational genomics, 2) use this information to improve and expedite their research and 3) expand their knowledge by hearing from experts in specific technologies and practices. The course meets once a week in the Spring semester, covering a variety of best practices methods, technology, and knowledge in focused short lectures coupled with hands-on exercises. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: None / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M------ 10:00A-10:50A (None) / Miller No Final 20 4 0 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5646 1st Year Fundamentals 0.5 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This is a half-semester writing-intensive course designed to provide the basics of scientific grant writing. Lectures will cover the content and construction of NIH-style grants, and students will gain experience with grant writing and grant review. This course is designed to help first year neuroscience students prepare for qualifying exams that take place at the end of their first year. Class will meet: Fridays; Feb 9th, Feb 23, March 8th and March 22. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: C Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ----F-- 10:45A-1:15P Farrell T/L Ctr / 205 Williams No Final 26 26 1 Desc: Class will meet on Feb 9th, Feb 23, March 8th and March 22. Short Start: 1/13/2025   End: 5/7/2025 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5651 Systems Neuroscience 6.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course aims to give students a clear understanding of the neural circuits underlying sensory perception, motor control, learning and memory, and higher-level cognition, and how these circuits achieve these functions computationally. The course will draw on a range of model systems including humans, monkeys, rodents, fish and flies. By the end of the class, students should be able to engage with a broad array of research topics in systems neuroscience, interpret current papers in the field, and understand the techniques and approaches involved, including their shortcomings. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- M------ M-W-F-- 1:30P-4:00P 10:45A-12:00P 9:00A-10:30A TBA TBA (None) / Chen, Bijsterbosch, Goodhill Exam Last Day of Class 38 38 2 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5657 Biological Neural Computation 3.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will consider the computations performed by the biological nervous system with a particular focus on neural circuits and population-level encoding/decoding. Topics include, Hodgkin-Huxley equations, phase-plane analysis, reduction of Hodgkin-Huxley equations, models of neural circuits, plasticity and learning, and pattern recognition & machine learning algorithms for analyzing neural data. Note: Graduate students in psychology or neuroscience who are in the Cognitive, Computational, and Systems Neuroscience curriculum pathway may register in L41 5657 for three credits. For non-BME majors, conceptual understanding, and selection/application of right neural data analysis technique will be stressed. Hence homework assignments/examinations for the two sections will be different, however all students are required to participate in a semester long independent project as part of the course. Calculus, Differential Equations, Basic Probability and Linear Algebra Undergraduates need permission of the instructor. L41 5657 prerequisites: Permission from the instructor Attributes: EN: TU 3.00 Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Ident Same As: E62 572  E62 472 Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 M-W---- 11:30A-12:50P Whitaker / 218 Raman No Final 0 0 50 Desc: All students will be placed on a waitlist. Registration will be split between undergraduate and graduate students. Actions: Books Waits managed by dept. L41 BIOL 5663 Neurobiology of Disease 2.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This is an advanced graduate course on the pathology of nervous system disorders. This course is primarily intended to acquaint Neuroscience graduate students with a spectrum of neurological diseases, and to consider how advanced neuroscientific approaches may be applied to promoting recovery in the brain. Topics will be presented by Washington University faculty members and include: neurooncology, stroke, retinal disease, perinatal brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroinflammation, epilepsy, and psychiatric disorders. The class will meet for 2 hours each week. Each session will be led by a faculty guest with expertise in a specific neurological or psychiatric disease. In the first hour, the speaker will discuss clinical manifestations and pathophysiology. Where possible, the clinical presentation will be supplemented with a patient demonstration or videotape. After a 30 minute break for pizza and soda, the second hour will follow a journal club format. Two or three students will review current papers assigned by the speaker or course director. This course is offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Introductory neuroscience course at the graduate or medical school level. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every 2 Years / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 5:00P-7:00P Farrell T/L Ctr / 205 Weihl No Final 40 5 0 Desc: This course will meet on the following days 1/14/25 1/21/25 1/28/25 2/4/25 2/11/25 2/18/25 2/25/25 3/4/25 3/18/25 3/25/25 4/1/25 4/8/25 4/15/25 4/22/25 Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5678 Clocksclub 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Clocksclub focuses on recent advances in the study of biological timing including sleep and circadian rhythms. Participants discuss new publications and data on the molecules, cells and circuits underlying daily rhythms and their synchronization to the local environment. Students registered for this journal club will lead a discussion once during the semester. Prerequisites: BIO 2970 or permission of instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: U Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 ----F-- 3:30P-5:00P Farrell T/L Ctr / 204 Herzog, Taghert Default - none 20 2 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5702 Current Approaches in Plant Research 4.0 Units Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course is designed to introduce graduate students to contemporary approaches and paradigms in plant biology. The course includes lectures, in-class discussions of primary literature and hands-on exploration of computational genomic and phylogenetic tools. Evaluations include short papers, quizzes, and oral presentations. Over the semester, each student works on conceptualizing and writing a short NIH-format research proposal. Particular emphasis is given to the articulation of specific aims and the design of experiments. Students provide feedback to their classmates on their oral presentations and on their specific aims in a review panel. Prereq: Bio 5703 or permission of the instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T-R--- M------ 10:30A-12:00P 1:30P-2:30P McDonnell / 212 McDonnell / 212 Bose Default - none 20 7 0 Desc: Class will be held in McDonnell 212 on the following dates: January 23rd January 30th February 6th Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 580 Seminar in Population Biology Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This weekly seminar, covering different topics each semester, should be taken by graduate students in the program. Prerequisite, graduate standing or permission of instructor. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 -T----- 10:00A-11:50A TBA Penczykowski See Department 75 8 0 Actions: Books Syllabus Syllabi are provided to students to support their course planning; refer to the syllabus for constraints on use. L41 BIOL 5867 Career Planning for Biological Scientists 1.0 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will guide you through nationally recognized and evidence-based career exploration curricula. It is intended for DBBS Ph.D. students and bioscience postdocs who want to jump-start career planning and professional skills needed for a broad range of scientific careers. Topics include self-assessment, career exploration, and goal-setting for long-term success. You will work on a team to research the scientific career path of your choice. Each team will study the specific required knowledge, skills, and attributes of their career interest or employment sector. As part of this research project, you will complete a simulated job exercise and network with alumni or local leaders in your chosen field, gaining valuable real-world insights and creating essential professional connections.This course meets for 6 weeks 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, and 2/27 Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CAU Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Annually / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 10:00A-12:00P TBA Vigueira, Vigueira No Final 20 0 0 Desc: Dates would be January 15 - Feb 19th (6 sessions Actions: Books L41 BIOL 590 Research Var. Units (max = 12.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: Enrolled students will meet in-person with faculty for a minimum of 1 hour per week. Attributes: Instruction Type: Dissertation/Research Grade Options: U Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 08 TBA TBA Wilkins No Final 999 18 0 Desc: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structual Biology Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed 10 TBA TBA Tsai No Final 999 10 0 Desc: Computational and Systems Biology Actions: Books 11 TBA TBA Liddell No Final 999 11 0 Desc: Developmental, Regenerative & Stem Cell Biology Actions: Books 12 TBA TBA Liddell No Final 999 4 0 Desc: Evolution, Ecology and Population Biology Actions: Books 13 TBA TBA Tsai No Final 999 0 0 Desc: Human and Statistical Genetics (HSG) Actions: Books 14 TBA TBA Goldsmith No Final 999 12 0 Desc: Immunology (IMM) Actions: Books 15 TBA TBA Kiel No Final 999 8 0 Desc: Molecular Cell Biology (MCB) Actions: Books 16 TBA TBA Dukes No Final 999 10 0 Desc: Molecular Genetics & Genomics (MGG) Actions: Books 17 TBA TBA Smith No Final 999 12 0 Desc: Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis (MMMP) Actions: Books 18 TBA TBA Vogt, [TBA] No Final 999 27 0 Desc: Neurosciences (NS) Actions: Books 19 TBA TBA Smith No Final 99 6 0 Desc: Plant and Microbial Biosciences Actions: Books 20 TBA TBA Kiel No Final 999 2 0 Desc: Cancer Biology Actions: Books 21 TBA TBA Wilkins No Final 999 1 0 Desc: Biomedical Informatics & Data Science (BIDS) Actions: Books Waits Not Allowed L41 BIOL 5989 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience 0.5 Unit Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course will expose upper-level and postdoctoral students to advanced topics and methods in neuroscience. The course will rapidly fill gaps in student knowledge in areas that may be relevant to new directions in thesis work or interest areas. Each section of the course will be offered asynchronously, sometimes in coordination with existing journal clubs and other seminars. Each section will meet for two hours per week for three weeks. Sections may start with a didactic component or a review paper, but they will quickly delve into the discussion of primary papers curated by faculty and covering a focused topic. It is expected that papers will cover both historical and current contexts. Some sections will focus on technique; others will be conceptually focused. Each section will be led by a faculty member drawn from the Neuroscience program in an area of their expertise. Objectives include deepening critical thinking, statistical knowledge, experimental design, and technical prowess. Attributes: Instruction Type: Classroom instruction Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 --W---- 1:00P-2:30P TBA Papouin, Creed Default - none 20 3 0 Desc: Pain Pain (Meaghan Creed) March 5 - April 9, Wednesdays 1-2:30pm; Actions: Books 02 M--R--- 10:30A-12:00P TBA Papouin Default - none 20 1 0 Desc: Glial Biology (Thomas Papouin) March 24 - April 10, Mondays & Thursdays 10:30am-12pm; Actions: Books 03 M------ 2:30P-4:00P TBA Maloney, Papouin Default - none 20 9 0 Desc: 03: Sex differences in Animal behavior and psychiatric disorders (Susan Maloney) March 24 - April 28, Mondays 2:30-4pm; Actions: Books 04 --W---- 12:30P-2:00P (None) / Papouin, Kipnis Default - none 20 8 0 Desc: 04: Neuroimmunology (Jonathan Kipnis) January 15 - February 19, Wednesdays 10:30am-12pm; Actions: Books 05 MT-R--- 9:00A-10:30A TBA Papouin, Tavoni Default - none 20 5 0 Desc: Topics in computational neuroscience (Gaia Tavoni) February 27 - March 13, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:30am Actions: Books L41 BIOL 5999 Independent Work Var. Units (max = 3.0) Details Save  Cancel   My Note:   Description: This course is designed for individual students wishing to explore in depth specialized areas of literature or technology with one or more faculty members. Credit will vary with the amount of work and discussion, but cannot be more than 4 credits. Attributes: Instruction Type: Independent study, tutorial, or other Grade Options: CPA Fees: Course Type: Home Same As: N/A Frequency: Every Semester / History Sec Days       Time Building / Room Instructor Final Exam Seats Enroll Waits 01 TBA TBA Skeath See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 02 TBA TBA Stallings, Baldridge See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 03 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 04 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 05 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 06 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 07 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 08 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 09 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books 10 TBA TBA Staff See Department 999 0 0 Actions: Books