|
|
2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
|
|
|
|
| |
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies |
| |
-
AMES 312 - Global Asian Cities: Learning from Dubai
Spring (3) Sheehi, Staff (College 200, ALV)
The class is an exploration into the relationship between local culture, architecture, regional politics, and economic globalization in Asian and Middle Eastern Citiies, using Dubai as a model. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
|
| |
-
AMES 320 - Islamophobia and Orientalism
(Fall, Spring, or Summer) (3) Staff (College 200, CSI)
This class examines the rise of anti-Muslim sentiments (Islamophobia) in the United States and compares it to Orientalism, the ideology used to justify Western colonialism during the 19th and 20th centuries. We analyze the relationship between United States’ foreign and domestic policies, popular culture, and the mainstreaming of Muslim-baiting rhetoric. In doing so, we will ask whether Islamophobia is new? Is it only the purview of the fringe right-wing in the United States or are Islamophobic stereotypes and precepts shared throughout the political spectrum from liberal to conservative wings of each party? Is it an issue of race linked to American culture and racial history or does it have to do exclusively with American global power, security, and/or a misunderstanding of Islam? To answer whether Islamophobia in the Unites States is something new or just a refurbished paradigm of a bygone-political era, we will also keep a journal noting examples of Islamophobia, Orientalism, anti-Arab and anti-Muslim racism but also ways that it is being rejected. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.) (Cross-listed with APIA 320 )
|
| |
-
AMES 330 - Palestine-Israel: A Dialogue
Spring (3) (College 200, ALV, CSI)
This course explores the lesser known histories and contemporary realities of the Palestine-Israel conflict. We examine alternate histories, social experiments, and cultural and political possibilities that have been largely overlooked in the mainstream search for a peaceful and equitable resolution to the Palestine-Israel conflict. (This course is anchored in the CSI and ALV domains.)
|
| |
-
AMES 332 - Sex & Race in Plays & Films: Dramatizing Diversity
Spring (4) Tanglao-Aguas, Staff (College 200, ACTV, ALV, GER 4C, GER 6)
Study of sexuality, gender and race in plays and films dramatizing marginalized communities in the United States and selected countries like France, Iran, Martinique, Mexico, the Philippines, Senegal, and Turkey. Course work includes acting, creative projects, teaching methods, and analytical essays. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross listed with AFST 332, APIA 332, GSWS 332, THEA 332.)
|
| |
-
AMES 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance
Fall or Spring (3-4) Tanglao-Aguas (ACTV, GER 4B, GER 6)
Interdisciplinary journey into the sociocultural history,aesthetics, languages, and performance of ceremony, dance, folklore, oral literature, performance and ritual in South and Southeast Asia. Students will learn to sing, dance, act, and chant in scenes from sacred epics. (Cross listed with DANC 333 or THEA 333 )
|
| |
-
AMES 351 - Short Course in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Fall or Spring (1) Staff
Selected topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit.
|
| |
-
AMES 390 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff
Selected topics in AMES are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
|
| |
-
AMES 480 - Independent Study in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff
For majors and minors who have completed most of their requirements and who have secured approval from a supervising instructor. AMES 480 may be repeated for credit, if the topic varies.
|
| |
-
AMES 493 - Senior Research in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): AMES 250 or instructor permission. (College 400)
A research and discussion forum based around themes relevant to AMES area studies, in which students present and comment on their own and each other’s original research papers. Students will revise papers for presentation at the AMES Senior Research Colloquium held each spring. The class will read representative scholarship from multiple regions. Instructor provides overarching theme, core readings, background lectures on research methods, and guidelines on revising and presenting papers. Open to juniors and seniors only.
|
| |
-
AMES 495 - Senior Honors in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalogue section.
|
| |
-
AMES 496 - Senior Honors in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Fall and Spring (3) Staff
Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalogue section.
|
Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies |
| |
-
APIA 205 - Introduction to Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies
Fall (3) Tanglao-Aguas (College 200, CSI)
This is an interdisciplinary study of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including their histories, communities, cultures, socioeconomic development, political organizations, and their relationships with ancestral homelands, other Asian and Pacific Islander diasporas, and their unique roles as Americans on the world stage. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.)
|
| |
-
APIA 222 - Acting Asian American: The Performance of Identity
Fall or Spring (4) Tanglao-Aguas (College 200, ALV, ACTV, GER 4C, GER 6)
Beginning actor training for students who will perform from scripts dramatizing the Asian American community. Scene study involves research and analysis of the script’s socio-historical background. The scripts may cover themes such as immigration, colonialism, discriminatory laws, gender stereotypes and hyper-sexualization, the fetish and sex trade, the Japanese American internment, the farm-workers labor movement, the Vietnam War, and Terrorism. Graded course work includes monologue and scene work, analytical and reflective essays, and a public performance celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross-listed with THEA 222 )
|
| |
-
APIA 315 - Asian Pacific American History
Spring (3) (College 200, CSI)
This course offers a broad survey of Asian Pacific American history. Given the immense diversity of Asian Pacific American communities, we cannot offer an exhaustive history in one semester. Instead, we cover a number of major events in Asian Pacific American history and focus on many key concepts in Asian Pacific American Studies. Furthermore, we are interested in Asian Pacific American identity as a social construct, and spend a large amount of time focusing on race discourse. Many of the readings address the ways in which Asian Pacific American racial identity was constructed in American popular culture and law. Other key topics include immigration, exclusion, citizenship, class, and gender. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.) (Cross-listed with HIST 315 )
|
| |
-
APIA 320 - Islamophobia
(Fall, Spring or Summer) (3) Staff (College 200, CSI)
This class examines the rise of anti-Muslim sentiments (Islamophobia) in the United States and compares it to Orientalism, the ideology used to justify Western colonialism during the 19th and 20th centuries. We analyze the relationship between United States’ foreign and domestic policies, popular culture, and the mainstreaming of Muslim-baiting rhetoric. In doing so, we will ask whether Islamophobia is new? Is it only the purview of the fringe right-wing in the United States or are Islamophobic stereotypes and precepts shared throughout the political spectrum from liberal to conservative wings of each party? Is it an issue of race linked to American culture and racial history or does it have to do exclusively with American global power, security, and/or a misunderstanding of Islam? To answer whether Islamophobia in the Unites States is something new or just a refurbished paradigm of a bygone-political era, we will also keep a journal noting examples of Islamophobia, Orientalism, anti-Arab and anti-Muslim racism but also ways that it is being rejected. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV domain.) (Cross-listed with AMES 320 )
|
| |
-
APIA 332 - Sex & Race in Plays & Films: Dramatizing Diversity
Spring (4) Tanglao-Aguas (College 200, ACTV, ALV, GER 4C, GER 6)
Study of sexuality, gender and race in plays and films dramatizing marginalized communities in the United States and selected countries like France, Iran, Martinique, Mexico, the Philippines, Senegal, and Turkey. Course work includes acting, creative projects, teaching methods, and analytical essays. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) (Cross listed with AFST 332, AMES 332, GSWS 332, and THEA 332.)
|
| |
-
APIA 337 - Immigration, Assimilation and Ethnicity
(Fall or Spring) (3) Bickham Mendez, Gosin, Sohoni (CSI, GER 3)
This course explores the forces that influence people to leave their own countries for the U.S.; how immigrants and their children adapt to their new surroundings; the role of historical and contemporary immigration on race/ethnic relations. (Cross-listed with SOCL 337)
|
| |
-
APIA 350 - Topics in Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
Relevant and critical topics explored through diverse courses taught by the affiliated and core faculty of the program of Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies. Students may enroll for multiple sections as long as the topics are not duplicated.
|
| |
-
APIA 351 - Peoples and Cultures of Polynesia
Fall or Spring (3) Kahn
This course provides an introduction to the cultures of the Polynesian Islands, from the earliest peopling to the post-colonial era. We will focus on how all Eastern Polynesian societies descended from a common ancestral culture, but how through time, with isolation and adaptation to differing island environments, each Eastern Polynesian society developed their own unique localized identity. We will end the course with a consideration of colonial encounters and the consequences for indigenous Polynesian populations, and subsequent adaptations of these societies through time, due to colonial contexts, globalization, and climate change.
|
| |
-
APIA 364 - Asian American Experience: Part 1, 1849-1965
Fall or Spring (3) Weiss (ALV)
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the Asian American experience. Through readings in history, literature and film, we will examine the role of United States imperialism and World War II in the shaping of Asian immigration in the making of Asian Americans. Our texts include literary works by Sui Sin-Far, Maxine Hong-Kingston, Frank Chin, Hisaye Yamamoto and others. Films include Shanghai Express (1932); Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937); The Flower Drum Song (1961); and Ang Lee’s, The Wedding Banquet (1993).
|
| |
-
APIA 365 - Asian American Experience: Part 2, 1965-present
Fall or Spring (3) (ALV)
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the cultural expressions of the Asian American experience in the United States from 1965 to the present. Through literature and film, this course explores the history of immigration in the contexts of the United States’ intervention in Southeast Asia and the cultural and social revolution of the 1960s at home. Writers include: Richard Kim, Teresa Cha, Gish Jin and Jhumpa Lahiri. We will also view documentary and feature films.
|
| |
-
APIA 366 - Asian American Studies
Fall (3) (CSI)
This course examines the history of Asian immigration to the U.S., the development of Asian-American communities, and the social incorporation of these groups within American society. Emphasis is on the prominent theories, major issues, and current controversies in Asian-American Studies. (Cross-listed with SOCL 366 )
|
| |
-
APIA 444 - Filipino American & Diaspora Studies
Spring (3) Tanglao-Aguas (College 200, ALV, CSI)
Seminar on history, culture, and arts of Filipino society and its global diaspora rooted in Southeast Asian maritime mercantile polities and matriarchal cultures. Students learn how Filipinos fight for agency through humor, performing arts, film & digital space, fashion, food, basketball, and boxing as they navigate and negotiate European, Japanese, Chinese and American imperialism and colonization. (This course is anchored in the ALV and CSI domains.)
|
| |
-
APIA 445 - Korean American Diaspora Studies
Fall or Spring (3) (CSI)
Interdisciplinary seminar on the imagination, creation, and evolution of Korean communities that allow Koreans to influence the diasporic spaces they inhabit such as the United States, the Americas and the world.
|
| |
-
APIA 480 - Independent Study
Fall or Spring (2-4) Staff
Student directed, designed and implemented course work towards a scholarly or creative output, after approval from solicited supervising faculty.
|
| |
-
APIA 495 - Honors
Fall (3)
Students meeting the requirements to pursue Honors study design their scholarly inquiry or creative engagement of a thesis or theme previously approved and supervised by an approving faculty supervisor. Solicited faculty will only consider written proposals with project descriptions and preliminary timelines for completion. To successfully receive credit for APIA 495, students must have completed the first draft of their research output, be it a creative work or scholarly paper by the end of examination week. Faculty will decide whether the student will continue on to APIA 496 on the basis of their assessment.
|
| |
-
APIA 496 - Honors
Spring (3)
Students pursuing Honors study only enroll in APIA 496 upon approval from supervising faculty of their successful completion of APIA 495. The main thrust of this course is for revision, refinement, and elaboration on the first draft. The candidate for Honors will present their body of work to the public and will be examined by their faculty committee at least two weeks before the end of the semester. In the event that faculty and/or student discern that the current progress of the work is not at full completion or if the faculty committee makes the same decision, APIA 495 and 496 will be converted into APIA 480: Independent Studies.
|
| |
-
APIA 499 - Senior Capstone Project
Fall or Spring (3 - 4)
This course provides graduating students the opportunity to create a culminating project demonstrating their application of knowledge they have learned in Asian Pacific Islander American Studies. In addition to scholarly research papers and creative work, students may also design practical projects or feasibility studies based on their interests.
|
Biology |
| |
-
BIOL 100 - Critical Questions in Biology
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Biology, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
|
| |
-
BIOL 106 - Disease, Biomedicine, and Biomedical Research
Fall (3) Shakes (College 200, NQR, GER 2B)
Introduction to the biology of common devastating diseases. Topics include the biological basis of specific disease and general approaches for accessing biomedical information, interpreting data from clinical trials, and appreciating the methodological approaches used by biomedical researchers to investigate disease. Not applicable toward the minimum requirements for a major or minor in Biology. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and CSI domains.) Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 112 - Medicine and the Mind
Fall (3) Staff (GER 2B)
The first half of this course will take a historical look at medical science and those who looked into the brain for answers about its function, including Thomas Willis and Christopher Wren. The secondhalf will focus on our brains and which has more influence, nature or nurture. Not applicable toward the requirements for a major or minor in biology. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 115 - Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Students
Fall or Spring (2) Heideman
A review of research on the structure and function of brain areas involved in learning and memory in relation to research on the development of expertise. Includes a review of methods to improve learning efficiency and quality.
|
| |
-
BIOL 150 - First-Year Seminar
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Biology. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
|
| |
-
BIOL 201 - Freshman Research
Fall and Spring (1) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department and instructor.
Introduction to research with faculty mentor for freshmen identified by the Biology Department as having an unusually strong Biology background. Students cannot register themselves for this course.
|
| |
-
BIOL 220 - Introduction to Organisms, Ecology, Evolution
Fall (3) Dalqleish, Williamson (College 200, NQR, GER 2B)
Course is designed for potential biology majors. Lectures explore the diversity of organisms, their interactions with each other and the environment, and the evolutionary processes that produce diversity. Topics include Mendelian genetics, major taxonomic groups, ecology, and evolution. Presupposes strong background in high school biology. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and CSI domains.) Students who plan to major or minor in biology or to take upper division biology courses must also take the associated lab course (BIOL221 or BIOL 298), unless they received an AP5 in biology or an equivalent exemption. Three class hours. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 221 - Introduction to Organisms, Ecology, Evolution Laboratory
Fall (1) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 220 (NQR)
Laboratory investigations in ecology, mendelian genetics, and animal behavior. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 225 - Introduction to Molecules, Cells, Development
Spring (3) Allison. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or consent of instructor. CHEM 103 strongly recommended. (College 200, NQR, GER 2B)
Lectures explore the molecular and cellular characteristics of living organisms including cell structure, biochemistry, metabolism, molecular genetics, and cellular processes in development. Recommended for science majors. Presupposes strong background in high school biology and chemistry. Students who plan to major or minor in biology or to take upper division biology courses must also take the associated lab course (BIOL226 or BIOL 299), unless they received an AP5 in biology or an equivalent exemption.Three class hours. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 226 - Introduction to Molecules, Cells, Development Laboratory
Spring (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 225 (NQR)
Laboratory investigations in cell, molecular, and developmental biology. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. (Lab) One discussion hour, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 230 - Introduction to Marine Science
Spring (3) Bronk, Weng Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 (NQR)
This course provides an overview of physical, chemical, biological and geological processes operating in the world ocean. The interdisciplinary nature of marine science is emphasized, providing an integrated view of factors which control ocean history, circulation, chemistry and biological productivity. Three class hours. (Cross listed with GEOL 330 and MSCI 330 )
|
| |
-
BIOL 298 - Freshman Honors Biology Laboratory I
Fall (1) Saha Corequisite(s): BIOL 220 optional
The lab will focus on a genomics approach to bacterial pathogenicity and cell fate specification in the vertebrate nervous system. Students will master basic lab skills related to the projects, construct cDNA and genomics libraries, and conduct high throughput sequencing. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 299 - Freshman Honors Biology Laboratory II
Spring (1) Saha Corequisite(s): BIOL 225 optional
The lab will focus on a genomics approach to bacterial pathogenicity and cell fate specification in the vertebrate nervous system. Students will conduct in depth bioinformatics analysis of the sequenced cDNA and genomic libraries. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 302 - Integrative Biology: Animals
Fall (4) Heideman, Allen Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225
The study of the evolution, classification, ecology, behavior, development and functional systems of the major animal phyla. Certain aspects of human biology will also be covered. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 206) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 303 - Introduction to Biological Research
Fall and Spring (1) Staff
Introduction to biological research in the lab or field conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Biol 303 may be used as a gateway to independent research in Biology (e.g. BIOL 403). Hours to be arranged. By instructor permission only. Graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated once with the same or another faculty advisor.
|
| |
-
BIOL 304 - Integrative Biology: Plants
Spring (4) Puzey Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225
An examination of major groups of photosynthetic organisms, with emphasis on terrestrial plants and their interactions with other organisms. Their structure, reproduction, physiology and ecological importance are emphasized in an evolutionary context. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 305 - Integrative Biology: Plants (without lab)
Spring (3) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225
An examination of major groups of photosynthetic organisms, with emphasis on terrestrial plants and their interactions with other organisms. Their structure, reproduction, physiology and ecological importance are emphasized in an evolutionary context. Three class hours. Note: Integrative Biology: Plants must be taken with its associated laboratory to meet the “Integrative” requirement for biology majors.
|
| |
-
BIOL 306 - Microbiology
Fall, Spring (4) Forsyth, Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
Introduction to the biology of prokaryotes and viruses. Classical topics such as growth, metabolism and genetics, ecology, and molecular biology are covered in the lecture section. The laboratory introduces techniques routinely in microbiology such as sterile techniques, staining and microscopy, biochemical assays, microbial ecology, and genetics. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 440) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 310 - Molecular Cell Biology
Fall and Spring (3) Wawersik, Saha, Shakes Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 206 .
An introduction to the principles by which eukaryotic cells function with an emphasis on the molecular biology of cells and experimental approaches to their analysis. Three class hours. (formerly BIOL 406)
|
| |
-
BIOL 312 - Evolution of Organisms
Fall and Spring (3) Murphy, Swaddle Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the mechanisms and outcomes of evolution. Examples are drawn from many disciplines (e.g. genetics, behavior, and paleontology) to discuss how researchers study the evolution of organisms and develop and test evolutionary theory using integrative approaches. Three class hours. (formerly BIOL 448)
|
| |
-
BIOL 314 - Biochemistry
Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 207 or CHEM 209 , and CHEM 205 or CHEM 208 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 205 or CHEM 208
The molecular basis of living processes; the chemistry of important constituents of living matter, biosynthesis, metabolism, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, metabolic control, transport mechanisms. (Cross listed with CHEM 314 .)
|
| |
-
BIOL 317 - Paleontology
Spring (3) Lockwood. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 , GEOL 110 , GEOL 150W , both BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 , or consent of the instructor.
The taxonomy of fossil organisms and the role of fossils in the study of organic evolution and the time relations of rock sequences. The laboratory stresses invertebrate morphology and quantitative measurement of local marine fossils. Field trips. Does not fulfill upper-division lab requirement. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. (Cross listed with GEOL 302)
|
| |
-
BIOL 318 - Conservation Biology
Fall (3) Leu. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or consent of the instructor.
An introduction to the fundamentals of conservation biology and an examination of current conservation issues. Topics include threats to biodiversity, endangered species management, and the interplay of politics, economics, or societal values in conservation decisionmaking. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 325 - Introduction to Quantitative Biology
Fall (3) LaMar. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , MATH 111 or MATH 131 Corequisite(s): BIOL 325L
Introduction to the mathematical tools used in quantitative analysis and modeling of biological systems. The goal is to develop quantitative reasoning skills through the use of mathematical modeling, data analysis, and computer simulation. Biological topics include population ecology, microbiology, epidemiology, evolutionary genetics, systems biology, and gene regulation.
|
| |
-
BIOL 327 - Introduction to Biostatistics
Fall (3-4) LaMar. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 and MATH 111 (or MATH 131).
An introduction to statistics and research design, including statistical inference, hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics and commonly used statistical tests. Emphasis is placed on the application of quantitative techniques in the biological sciences and solution methods via use of the computer. Includes a separate lab (BIOL 327L) when offered as a 4 credit course.
|
| |
-
BIOL 345 - Neurobiology
Spring (3) Del Negro Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of neurobiology; this course will cover basic neuroanatomy and electrophysiology, but will emphasize the molecular basis of neuronal development and signaling, including sensory systems, motor systems, learning and memory, behavior and disease of the nervous system. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 351 - Cellular Biophysics and Modeling
Fall (3) Smith. Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 132 , BIOL 225 , or consent of instructor.
An introduction to simulation and modeling of dynamic phenomena in cell biology and neuroscience. Topics covered will include the biophysics of excitable membranes, the gating of voltage- and ligandgated ion channels, intracellular calcium signaling, and electrical bursting in neurons. (Cross listed with APSC 351 )
|
| |
-
BIOL 356 - Random Walks in Biology
Fall (3) Shaw Prerequisite(s): (MATH 111 or MATH 131 ) and BIOL 220 Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 225 or consent of instructor.
This course introduces random processes in biological systems. It focuses on how biological processes are inherently stochastic and driven by a combination of energetic and entropic factors. Topics include diffusion, cell motility, molecular motors, ion channels, and extinction in populations. (Cross-listed with APSC 456 and MATH 356 .)
|
| |
-
BIOL 401 - Evolutionary Genetics
Spring (3) Murphy Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 . BIOL 225 BIOL 312
Evolution as an ongoing process, rather than as a history, is emphasized. Topics include theoretical and experimental population genetics, ecological genetics, interactions of evolutionary forces, genetic divergence, speciation, and molecular evolution.
|
| |
-
BIOL 403 - Research in Biology
Fall and Spring (Credit to be arranged) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Independent laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than three hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for a biology major. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 404 - Special Topics in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-4) Staff
Four credit courses have an associated laboratory. Credits count toward major. If there is no duplication of topic, courses with this number may be repeated for credit.
|
| |
-
BIOL 407 - Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
Spring (1) Shakes. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 .
An introduction to the use of cell biology laboratory techniques including light and electron microscopy, mutant analysis and selected biochemical techniques. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 409 - Virology
Fall (3) Williamson. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 226 , and BIOL 310
This course gives an overview of fundamental concepts In virology. Topics include the discovery of viruses, principles of viral structure, viral morphogenesis, viral detection methods, viral vaccines, and ecological significance of viruses. A strong emphasis is placed on molecular mechanisms of viral replication. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior
Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
The study of vertebrate and invertebrate behaviors as adapted traits under the influence of both genes and the environment. Animal behavior, including that of humans and endangered species, will be placed in an ecological and evolutionary context. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 412 - Vascular Plant Systematics
Fall (4) Case. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 .
A study of the principles and research methods of vascular plant systematics, emphasizing classification, evolution, and comparative morphology of the major families of vascular plants. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 205) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 415 - General Endocrinology
Spring (3) Bradley. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 , BIOL 310 .
A survey of the neuroendocrine physiology of major systems including the hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid, GI tract, and reproductive systems. The molecular-cellular control of general metabolism and reproduction in both health and disease is considered. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 416 - Ornithology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
Lectures, laboratory exercises, field experiments and birding trips will provide a comprehensive introduction to the ecology and evolution of birds. Phylogenetic relationships, behavior, conservation, and identification of Virginia’s avian fauna will be stressed. Three class hours, three laboratory hours, several early morning field trips. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 417 - Population and Community Ecology
Fall (4) Dalgleish. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206), BIOL 304 (formerly BIOL 205); one may be taken concurrently.
Discussion of the structure and dynamics of ecological populations and biotic communities. Emphasis will be on environmental constraints and species interactions that control population growth and determine both diversity and similarities in community structure and function. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 418 - Functional Ecology
Spring (3) Sanderson.\ Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206).
Concepts and approaches in physiological ecology, biomechanics and ecological morphology. The course emphasizes critical thinking, discussion, and student presentations on journal articles from the primary literature. Hypothesis formulation and methods of data collection and analysis will be studied. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology.
|
| |
-
BIOL 419 - Plant Development and Physiology
Spring (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 , BIOL 310 .
An investigation of major topics in plant biology, encompassing plant development, reproduction, energetics and physiology, and the use of genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to elucidate major outstanding questions. The accompanying lab will introduce students to model plant systems and a range of genetic, molecular, and histological techniques. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 420 - Genetic Analysis
Spring (3) Kerscher. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
Discussion of classical and modern genetics. Topics will be drawn from the following: Mendelian inheritance, recombination and linkage, cytogenetics, model genetic systems, mutation analysis, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genetics. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 421 - Genetic Analysis Laboratory
Spring (1) Kerscher. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 420 .
Designed to illustrate genetic principles through experimental work with living organisms, including Drosophila, flowering plants, fungi and bacteria. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 426 - Aquatic Ecology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the ecology of aquatic systems; discussion of the important physical and chemical characteristics of aquatic environments and the adaptations of organisms living in water; community structure and the important processes affecting it, including major aspects of water pollution. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 427 - Wetland Ecosystems
Fall (4) DeBerry and Perry. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An investigation of structure and function of wetland ecosystems, considering their formation and distribution at local, regional and continental scales. Interactions amongst biologic, geologic and hydrologic components in wetland development will be presented in lecture, lab and field exercises. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 428 - General Entomology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the biology of insects designed to give the student an overview of entomology. Included are such topics as classification, morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology and economic importance. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 430 - Mechanisms of Bacterial Symbiosis
Fall (3) Forsyth. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 306 (formerly BIOL 440) or consent of instructor.
Symbiotic relationships encompass a spectrum from parasitism to mutualism. This class will explore the molecular basis of bacterial diseases and the basis of bacterial host mutualistic relationships. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology. Offered in alternate years.
|
| |
-
BIOL 432 - Principles of Animal Physiology
Spring (4) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 206 and BIOL 302 ) or (CHEM 206 , BIOL 310 , BIOL 345 , and PSYC 313 )
The function of the animal as a whole as indicated by the physiology and interrelationships of different organs and organ systems. The emphasis is on vertebrates, with comparative examples from selected invertebrates. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 433 - Developmental Biology
Fall (3) Saha. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 310 .
An introduction to embryonic and post-embryonic development processes in animals emphasizing both molecular and organismal mechanisms governing cellular differentiation, and the generation of form, shape, and function. Applications of developmental biology to human disease will also be covered including birth defects, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 437 - Immunology
Spring (3) Zwollo. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 and BIOL 310 or BIOL 306
This course gives an overview of the cells and molecules that compose the immune system and the mechanisms by which they protect the body against foreign invaders, with emphasis on current experimental approaches and systems. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 438 - Immunology Laboratory
Spring (1) Zwollo. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 437 .
An introduction to current techniques available to study immune responses in mice. Includes tissue culture of lymphocytes, measuring antibody levels using ELISA techniques, and detection of proteins expressed during lymphocyte development using Western blot analyses. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 442 - Molecular Genetics
Fall (3) Allison. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 310
This course gives a comprehensive introduction to molecular genetics emphasizing genome organization, DNA replication and repair, synthesis of RNA and proteins, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression, epigenetics, RNA processing, molecular genetics of cancer, DNA biotechnology and human gene therapy. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 443 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Fall (1) Allison. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 442 .
Experiments illustrating current techniques in molecular genetics, including basic cloning, transformation of bacteria with recombinant DNA, plasmid and genomic DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, restriction digests, DNA labeling, Southern transfer, PCR and green fluorescent protein expression in transfected mammalian cells. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 444 - Mentored Biology Teaching
Fall, Spring, and Summer (1) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Student must have achieved an A- or above in the class in which they will assist, or be otherwise approved to enroll. Approval is given by both the instructor and Chair of Department.
A mentored experience in biology teaching through selected readings and short discussion sessions. Teaching skills will be developed by assisting in approved biology classes. May be repeated for credit with approval from both instructor and Chair of Department. Three laboratory hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 445 - GIS for Biologists
Spring (3) Leu. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , consent of instructor.
This hands-on course will integrate Geographical Information Systems into biological research. Emphasis will be on developing spatial metrics, comparing cell or land cover patterns across spatial or temporal scales, classifying satellite or medical imagery, and modeling species distributions. Four class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 447 - Neurophysiology
Fall (4) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 , CHEM 207 , or consent of instructor.
An exploration into the basic concepts related to the activity of the nervous system. This course will focus on electrical and chemical signaling within the nervous system and the ability to control and regulate other physiologic systems. In the fall of 2011, this course will have a prerequisite of BIOL 345 and CHEM 207 . Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 453 - Protein Structure and Function
Fall (3) Hinton. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 , BIOL 314 , or CHEM 314
The functionality of a protein is an integral part of its structure. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of how to use sequence data to understand a protein’s physical properties, and to predict its function and interaction. Three class hours. (Cross-listed with CHEM 453 )
|
| |
-
BIOL 453L - Protein Structure and Function Laboratory
Fall (2) Hinton Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 453 or CHEM 453
Modern biochemical techniques used by scientists to understand the functionality of proteins, including bacterial transformation, recombinant DNA purification, mammalian transfection, DNA/protein purification, immunoprecipitation, SDS-PAGE, coomassie and silver staining, western blot analysis, fast performance liquid chromatography, and 2-D gel analysis.
|
| |
-
BIOL 454 - Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution
Spring (3) Smith. Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 132 , BIOL 225 , or consent of instructor.
An introduction to computational molecular biology and molecular evolution including nucleotide and amino acid sequence comparison, DNA fragment assembly, phylogenetic tree construction and inference, RNA and protein secondary structure prediction and substitution models of sequence evolution. (Cross-listed with APSC 454 )
|
| |
-
BIOL 455 - How Students Learn
Fall (1) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): Two years of college science and/or mathematics and consent of Instructor.
A practical review of research on the structure and function of brain areas involved in learning (2/3 of the class) followed by practical methods to use this knowledge in teaching at the high school level (1/3 of the class). Not applicable to major or minor, with the exception that students pursuing a career in education may petition to count this toward a Biology major or minor.
|
| |
-
BIOL 456 - Vertebrate Biology
Fall (3) Sanderson Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302
A study of the ecology, phylogeny, behavior, physiology and functional morphology of vertebrates, with special emphasis on fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 456L - Vertebrate Biology Lab
(Fall) (1) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 456
An overview of select techniques and approaches used by researchers in vertebrate biology, with special emphasis on fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Students will be introduced to facilities available on campus for designing and 3D-printing models and will develop a research project. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 457 - Invertebrate Biology
Fall (4) Allen. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302
Biology of the major invertebrate groups with an emphasis on marine and estuarine species. Strongly recommended for students interested in marine biology. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 316) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 458 - Conservation Biology Laboratory
Fall (1) Leu. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 318 .
This course has two goals. First, students will learn current field techniques to sample local flora and fauna and how to analyze survey and long-term monitoring data sets. Second, students will learn current quantitative approaches in conservation to model connectivity, population viability, and reserve design. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
|
| |
-
BIOL 459 - Critiquing Biomedical Assumptions
Spring (1) Heideman. Prerequisite(s): Any one of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Mathematics Neuroscience, Physics.
A study of cases in which uncritical acceptance of flawed assumptions prevented advances in areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics broadly related to medicine. Includes reading of primary literure, student presentation, and discussion. Appropriate for juniors and seniors; likely to be of greatest relevance to majors in the natural, physical, or computational sciences interested in biomedical research or clinical practice. One class hour.
|
| |
-
BIOL 460 - Advanced Seminar in Biology
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prereq/Corequisite(s): Vary by topic.
Special topics of interest will be discussed within the context of small, advanced seminar courses. Advanced seminars emphasize critical reading of the primary literature and discussions of experimental design. Students will be expected to give one or more oral presentations and complete one or more major writing assignments. Fulfills the major writing requirement in biology. Appropriate for juniors and seniors. With instructor permission, courses with this number may be repeated for credits when the topic varies, however only one counts towards the minimum 37 credits required for the major. Note: See Current Listing and Description of seminar topics on the Biology website at www.wm.edu/biology Three class hours.
|
| |
-
BIOL 461 - Marine Ecology and Conservation
Fall (3) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 302 (College 400)
This field course will provide students with a first-hand introduction to the ecology and conservation biology of intertidal and subtidal ecosystems in the San Juan Archipelago of Washingon State. Students are required to present a field lesson and conduct original research. Course meets three times before and after field trip. Field trip is held over spring break (3-credit hours).
|
| |
-
BIOL 480 - Directed Readings in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
A directed readings course to investigate the biological basis of an advanced special topic in biology, with intensive reading of review of articles, texts, and primary literature on the topic.
|
| |
-
BIOL 495 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
|
| |
-
BIOL 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3) Staff. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
|
Chemistry |
| |
-
CHEM 100 - Big Ideas in Chemistry
Fall or Spring (4) Staff. (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and integrative concepts in Chemistry, their grounding in the process of scientific discovery and application, and their broader relevance to society. Designed for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
|
| |
-
CHEM 101 - Chemistry, Energy, & Environment
Fall (3) Staff (College 200, NQR, GER 2A)
For non-science majors. (Science majors and pre-medical students should enroll in CHEM 103 .) Consent of the instructor required if any chemistry lecture courses have been taken. General chemical principles related to humans and their environment, including the composition of matter, chemical reactions and energy. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
|
| |
-
CHEM 101L - Chemical Principles Laboratory
Fall (1) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 101 . (College 200, NQR, ACTV)
For non-science majors. Science majors and pre-medical students should enroll in Chem103L. Laboratory techniques in chemistry. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.) Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
… Forward 10 -> 23 |
|
|
Print this Page