26:120:501Neuroanatomy (3) Overview of the neuroanatomical systems of the mammalian nervous system. Equivalent to 26:546:501. |
26:120:502Foundations of Mathematical Biology (3) Introduction to use of mathematical techniques to solve problems in biology. Models discussed fall into three categories: discrete, continuous, and spatially distributed. Biological topics discussed range from subcellular molecular systems and cellular behavior to physiological problems, population biology, and develop- mental biology. Prerequisite: Linear algebra or permission of instructor. |
26:120:503Plant Morphology (3) Study of the major groups of vascular plants: lycopods, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Emphasis on their morphology, anatomy, and reproductive biology, with discussion of evolutionary trends and occurrence in the fossil record. Prerequisite: Undergraduate ecology or botany, or permission of instructor. |
26:120:504Plant Physiology (3) Survey of modern aspects of plant physiology with emphasis on recent literature. Topics include photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, transport, development, and physiological genetics. of instructor. |
26:120:505Biostatistics and Computer Methodology (3) Advanced introduction to computer programming and biometry, with some use of common mathematical procedures useful to the biologist. Prerequisite: College algebra. |
26:120:506Quantitative Plant Ecology (3) Survey of plant autecology, synecology, plant geography, and analytical techniques and methods useful in studying the relationships between plants and their environment. Prerequisite: 26:120:503 or permission of instructor. |
26:120:509,510Advanced Problems in Biology (BA,BA) Advanced studies for doctoral student rotations through at least two departmental research laboratories. |
26:120:512Mammalian Physiology (3) Function, regulation, and interrelationships of the different organs and organ systems of mammals, particularly the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, and digestive systems. Prerequisites: Introductory courses in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry; or permission of instructor. |
26:120:515Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3) First-year graduate course providing an accelerated review of eukaryotic molecular biology. Introduces critical reading and discussion of current journal articles. Nucleic acid biochemistry, molecular technology, transcription, RNA processing, chromosomal structure, molecular anatomy of the genome, genomic rearrangements, gene control signals, DNA-protein binding, carcinogenesis, and oncogenes. Prerequisites: Molecular biology and biochemistry. |
26:120:516Microbial Ecology (3) Lectures and problem sets on interactions between microorganisms and the environment; their role in element cycling in pristine and contaminated terrestrial, freshwater estuarine, and marine habitats. Prerequisite: Microbiology. |
26:120:517Developmental Neurobiology (3) Developmental processes in vertebrate nervous systems, with a critical analysis of current theories. Prerequisite: Developmental biology. |
26:120:519Microbial Metabolism (3) Biology of prokaryotic organisms. Emphasis on those physiological, biochemical, and ecological aspects that are unique to bacteria. Prerequisites: Biochemistry. |
26:120:520Analytical and Computational Neuroscience (3) Mathematical and computational introduction to biophysical mechanisms that underlie physiological functions of single neurons and synapses. Topics covered include voltage-dependent channel- gating, mechanisms, the Hodgkin-Huxley model for membrane excitability, repetitive and burst firing, nerve impulse propagation in axons and dendrites, single- and multicompartmental modeling, synaptic transmission, calcium-handling dynamics, and calcium-dependent current and processes. Prerequisite: Calculus III or permission of instructor. |
26:120:523Biogeography (3) Historical and ecological factors determining the geographical distribution of animals as exemplified by vertebrates. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
26:120:524Molecular Cell Biology (3) Advanced analysis of cellular systems with emphasis on cytoplasmic structure and function. Prerequisites: Undergraduate courses in two of the following: cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry. Exceptions by permission of course director. |
26:120:526Topics in Cell Biology (3) Detailed study of the structure and function of cells and their organelles; composition, organization, and functioning of various membrane systems; investigative techniques. Prerequisites: 26:120:524 or permission of instructor. |
26:120:528Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (3) Clinically oriented intermediate-level treatment of topics relevant to the immune system and infectious diseases in acutely ill adult patients. Students gain an understanding of the biology of microbial pathogens and the mechanisms by which they cause disease and learn the signs and symptoms of major infectious diseases. Where relevant, the sociocultural aspects of acquiring and managing infections are addressed. Prerequisites: Undergraduate microbiology and biochemistry. Open to graduate nurses only. |
26:120:530Biophysical Membrane Physiology (4) Basic biophysical principles as applied to membrane transport in animals, plants, and microbes. Special emphasis on compartmental ion flux analyses, thermodynamics of irreversible processes, and electrophysiology. Prerequisites: Differential and integral calculus, and physical chemistry; or permission of instructor. |
26:120:532Evolution (3) Critical examination of theories and mechanisms of evolution of animal groups. Emphasis on gene pool dynamics, models of speciation, and adaptive radiations. Consideration of evolutionary relationships of major invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Prerequisite: Genetics. |
26:120:534Biological Invasions (3) Biological invasions by non-native species have become one of the major environmental problems and an emerging focus of biological research. The course will primarily address the ecological and evolutionary aspects of this ever-growing problem. After describing patterns of invasion and linking them into a scientific framework, applied aspects will be addressed focusing on aspects of societal concern and workable counterstrategies. Prerequisites: Background in ecology or evolution. |
26:120:536Multivariate Biostatistics (3) Covers a variety of statistical techniques useful in ecological and behavioral research. Includes sampling methods, multiple regression, discriminant analysis, weighted regression, and multidimensional chi-square. Emphasis on a conceptual understanding of the uses, assumptions, and limitations of each technique. Prerequisite: Biostatistics. |
26:120:538Topics in Molecular Genetics (3) Review of current journal literature in the field of mechanisms of gene expression, recombinant DNA methods, and current application. Prerequisites: Microbiology and biochemistry. |
26:120:539Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I (3) This is the first component in a series of two courses that focuses on the underlying physiological causes of disease states in the acute and critically ill adult client. Using a body systems approach, content addresses the major pathological alterations managed in the acute and critical care setting for clients who are hemo-dynamically unstable and technologically dependent. Mastery of course content provides the student with the pathophysiological base required for the diagnostic and therapeutic decision making fundamental to the management of disease states, especially seen in culturally diverse and vulnerable populations. Prerequisite: Open to graduate nurses only or by permission of department. |
26:120:540Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology II (3) This is the second component in a series of two courses that continues to focus on the underlying physiological causes of disease states in the acute and critically ill adult client, addressing content not covered in Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I. Again using a body systems approach, content continues to address the major pathological alterations managed in the acute and critical care setting for clients who are hemodynamically unstable and technologically dependent. Prerequisite: Open to graduate nurses only or by permission of department. |
26:120:543Environmental Microbiology (3) A laboratory-based course geared toward isolation and characterization of metabolically interesting and environmentally significant prokaryotes from natural environments. Recitations will supplement the laboratory work. Prerequisites: Knowledge of general microbiology and basic biochemistry or permission of instructor. |
26:120:547Pathophysiology (3) Examines the pathogenesis of major conditions affecting human beings across the life span, from birth through aging, and their clinical management. Laboratory and diagnostic data, as well as client assessments. Prerequisites: Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry; or permission of instructor. Open to graduate nurses only. |
26:120:548Biology of Cancer (3) Examination of the mechanisms by which cancer cells arise, develop into tumors, and metastasize. Topics include chemical, biological, and physical risk factors associated with cancer. Prerequisite: Biology background. |
26:120:551Biology of Pollution (3) Survey of major environmental pollutants, their occurrence in the environment, their effect on biota at the cellular and physiological levels, as well as their effects at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Emphasis on aquatic pollution. Prerequisite: Ecology or permission of instructor. |
26:120:552Paleobotany (4) Survey of evolutionary trends in the plant kingdom; comparative study of the morphology, anatomy, and reproduction of fossil plants and their survivors, with emphasis on the vascular plants. Prerequisite: Plant biology or permission of instructor. |
26:120:561Quantitative and Analytical Light Microscopy (4) Laboratory intensive course with lectures and discussion covering the physical principles governing eukaryotic cell function. Emphasis placed on electrical properties of excitable cells and model membrane systems. Introduction to the principles underlying light and electron microscopy. Prerequisites: Cell biology and physics. |
26:120:563Developmental Plant Physiology (3) Analysis of physiological and environmental factors controlling growth and differentiation in vascular plants, with emphasis on recent advances in the biochemistry of plant growth regulators. Prerequisite: 26:120:504 or permission of instructor. |
26:120:564Techniques in Developmental Botany (2) Presentation of the major procedures used in plant tissue culture, including suspension culture, callus culture, organ culture, and protoplast isolation and culture. Emphasis on independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
26:120:571Biochemistry (4) Examination of the structures, properties, and functions of proteins; quantitative application of kinetic and thermodynamic principles to understanding biological interactions, structures, and functions; pathways and integration of carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. |
26:120:580Topics in Marine Ecology (3) A focus on selected topics, including nutrients, trophic interactions, invasive species, salt marsh ecology, and the fishery crisis. Format includes lectures, analysis of recent journal articles, and student presentations. Prerequisites: Courses in ecology or marine science. |
26:120:584Plant Responses to the Environment (3) Examination of the anatomical, morphological, and physiological responses of plants to environmental variability and stress; utilization of current instrumentation; physiological mechanisms underlying higher-scale ecological processes. Prerequisites: Ecology and plant physiology. |
26:120:585Behavioral Ecology (3) Behavior of vertebrates and insects in their natural environments; sociobiology and the evolution of communication, foraging, and mating systems. Lectures, student seminars. Prerequisite: Ecology or animal behavior. |
26:120:586Landscape Ecology (3) Study of how spatial and spatiotemporal configurations of resources, influences, and constraints shape ecological patterns and processes at local, regional, and global scales. Prerequisites: One ecology course and one course in statistics. |
26:120:587Systems Ecology: Ecosystems in the Landscape (3) Ecological energetics; soil-plant-atmosphere continuum; effect of spatial pattern on ecological process; landscape ecology. Prerequisites: One ecology course and permission of instructor. |
26:120:588Topics in Advanced Ecology (3) Discussion of selected topics in advanced ecology. Current literature and newly developing approaches and theories stressed. Prerequisite: Graduate course(s) in ecology. |
26:120:593Physiological Ecology (3) Physiological and ecological factors that permit and facilitate the adaption of animal populations to diverse environments. Prerequisites: Ecology and physiology. |
26:120:594Systematics (3) Present theory of the nature of the Mendelian species: theories of species origin, polytypic species content; isolating mechanisms; the reduction of interspecific competition and mechanisms of evolution above the species level. Prerequisites: Genetics, vertebrate or invertebrate zoology, and permission of instructor. |
26:120:601Human Molecular Genetics (3) In-depth introduction to the study of human molecular genetics, with emphasis on the methods and strategies used to identify genetic defects associated with illness. Classical and molecular genetics. Laboratory techniques in current use. Examples of different types of known genetic defects, with particular attention to the experimental strategies used in each example. Prerequisites: Undergraduate genetics and molecular biology, or permission of instructor. |
26:120:616Topics in Biology (BA) Discussion of advanced topics in the biological sciences. Current literature and newly developing approaches and theories stressed. |
26:120:640Topics in Immunology (3) Discussion of selected, up-to-date topics in immunology. Current literature, student discussions, and presentations stressed. Prerequisite: 21:120:443 or permission of instructor. |
26:120:651,652Biology Colloquium (1,1) Various biological topics of current interest discussed by a series of experts in the field. Open to all graduate students in good standing in the biology graduate program and by permission to students in other graduate programs. All Ph.D. students must participate. |
26:120:697(F) Neuroendocrinology (3) Central nervous system effects on the endocrine system, including neural pathways in pituitary control and behavioral effects; endocrine control mechanisms and the effects of hormones on the nervous system. Equivalent to 26:112:567. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
26:120:701,702Research in Biology (BA,BA) Research for M.S. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation. |
