26:120:501
Neuroanatomy (3)
Overview of the neuroanatomical systems of the mammalian nervous system.
Equivalent to 26:546:501.
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26:120:502
Foundations 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 developmental biology.
Prerequisite: Linear algebra or permission of instructor.
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26:120:503
Plant 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.
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26:120:504
Plant Physiology (3)
Survey of modern aspects of plant physiology with emphasis on recent literature. Topics include photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, transport, development, and physiological genetics.
Prerequisites: 26:120:503, organic chemistry, and physics; or permission of instructor.
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26:120:505
Biostatistics 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.
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26:120:507
Computational Ecology (3)
This course is designed to be accessible to biology and ecology graduate students. This is not an "equations on chalkboard" course. As well as ecological theory, you will learn how to use a general-purpose computing package--a skill which will likely help you in your own research, whether you use it for design, analysis, or simply processing data.
Prerequisite: Basic college calculus.
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26:120:509,510
Advanced Problems in Biology (BA,BA)
Advanced studies for doctoral student rotations through at least two departmental research laboratories.
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26:120:512
Mammalian 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.
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26:120:515
Molecular 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.
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26:120:516
Microbial 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.
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26:120:517
Developmental Neurobiology (3)
Developmental processes in vertebrate nervous systems, with a critical analysis of current theories.
Prerequisite: Developmental biology.
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26:120:519
Microbial Metabolism (3)
Biology of prokaryotic organisms. Emphasis on those physiological, biochemical, and ecological aspects that are unique to bacteria.
Prerequisite: Biochemistry.
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26:120:520
Analytical 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.
Prerequisites: Calculus III, Physics I, and Intro to Computer Science; or permission of instructor.
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26:120:522
Global Ecology (3)
A truly broad perspective on processes involving life, with emphasis on the global scale and timescales from thousands to billions of years. Includes the ways in which life has seized control of the earth's environment; global feedbacks on climate and composition of rocks, oceans, and atmosphere; and broad-scale changes and controls on biological diversity. Includes current broad-scale environmental changes caused by humans such as the greenhouse effect.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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26:120:523
Scales of Biodiversity (3)
A graduate-level introduction to biogeography, community, and population ecology. The class demonstrates how the diversity of ecological systems is measured and explores how these fields relate to one of the most striking attributes of our earth: biodiversity. The class demonstrates how the richness and diversity of ecological systems can be measured and understood.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate-level evolution, plant, or animal ecology or equivalent.
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26:120:524
Molecular 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.
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26:120:526
Topics 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.
Prerequisite: 26:120:524 or permission of instructor.
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26:120:528
Clinical 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.
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26:120:530
Biophysical 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.
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26:120:532
Evolution (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: Undergraduate genetics.
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26:120:534
Biological Invasions (3)
Biological invasions by nonnative 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.
Prerequisite: Background in ecology or evolution.
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26:120:536
Multivariate 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.
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26:120:539
Advanced 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 hemodynamically 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.
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26:120:540
Advanced 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.
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26:120:547
Pathophysiology (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.
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26:120:548
Biology 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.
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26:120:551
Biology 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.
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26:120:552
Paleobotany (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.
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26:120:561
Quantitative 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.
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26:120:563
Developmental 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.
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26:120:564
Techniques 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.
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26:120:571
Biochemistry (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.
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26:120:580
Topics 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.
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26:120:585
Behavioral Ecology (3)
Lectures, student seminars. Behavior of vertebrates and insects in their natural environments; sociobiology and the evolution of communication, foraging, and mating systems.
Prerequisite: Ecology or animal behavior.
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26:120:586
Landscape 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.
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26:120:588
Topics 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.
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26:120:593
Physiological Ecology (3)
Physiological and ecological factors that permit and facilitate the adaption of animal and/or plant populations to diverse environments.
Prerequisites: Ecology and physiology.
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26:120:594
Systematics (3)
Present theory of the nature of the Mendelian species: theories of species origin, polytypic species concept; 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.
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26:120:616
Topics in Biology (BA)
Discussion of advanced topics in the biological sciences. Current literature and newly developing approaches and theories stressed.
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26:120:640
Topics 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.
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26:120:651,652
Biology 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.
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26:120:697
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.
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26:120:701,702
Research in Biology (BA,BA)
Research for M.S. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation.
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26:120:800
Matriculation Continued (E1)
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