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BIOL720
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Graduate
Seminar: Cell Structure and Function |
Credits: 3
Critical discussions on current problems in cell biology, concentrating
on the structure and function of the various cellular structures
and the relations between them. The topics will include the structure
and function of cell membranes, the cell nucleus, mitochondria,
chloroplasts, and other organelles. Additional topics will include
genetic transcription and translation, cell growth and division,
cell motility and regulation of cellular processes. Prerequisites:
Consent of the instructor, and passage of the cell biology qualifying
examination. May be repeated for credit.
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BIOL721
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Research
Seminar in Membrane Biology |
Credits: 1
Designed primarily for students currently engaged in some aspect of
membrane research. Critical discussion of literature and ongoing research,
a seminar presentation and a paper are required. May be repeated for
credit with the consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Graduate
standing, biochemistry, and consent of the instructor. |
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BIOL725
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Research
Seminar in Immunology |
Credits: 1
Intended primarily for students currently engaged in research in immunology.
Students and faculty will present results of their recent experiments
and/or important papers from the current literature for critical discussion;
participation in the discussion of the work of others is expected.
May be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL730
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Graduate
Seminar: Plant Biology |
Credits: 3
An examination and critical review of current problems in plant biology,
concentrating on molecular approaches to these problems. Topics may
include control of growth and development, responses to the environment,
improvement of crop production in agriculture, molecular analysis
of photosynthesis, host/pathogen interactions, plant reproduction,
and model systems for molecular genetic analyses. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor; BIOL 304 and BIOL 456 or equivalent are recommended.
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BIOL739
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Research
Seminar in Molecular Biology |
Credits: 1
This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in
research in molecular biology. Students and faculty will present results
of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current
literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion
of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL740
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Graduate
Seminar: Analysis of Development |
Credits: 3
An examination and critical review of the literature pertaining to
persistent problems in developmental biology and the differentiation
of cell types. Topics to be covered include gametogenesis, fertilization,
and cleavage patterns; biochemical events during early embryogenesis;
nucleocytoplasmic interactions in development; inductive phenomena;
the role of cell contact specificities in morphogenesis; stability
of the differentiated state; the hormonal controls in differentiating
cell systems. The theory of differential gene expression will be evaluated
by examining the cytological and biochemical evidence for time and
tissue specificities of gene action. Prerequisites: Consent of the
instructor, and passage of the developmental biology qualifying examination.
May be repeated for credit. |
| BIOL745 |
Research Seminar
in Developmental Biology |
Credits: 3
This
is a research and literature review course focused on the field
of developmental biology. Recent primary scientific literature and
reviews reporting on important developments in the broad area of
developmental biology will be presented by students and faculty
for critical discussion. Topics chosen may come from work on prokaryotic,
animal or plant model systems. Note: May be repeated for credit
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BIOL750
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Graduate
Seminar: Advanced Topics in Organismic Biology |
Credits: 3
A seminar course designed to familiarize the student with contemporary
problems and experimental approaches in the field of regulatory biology
at the organismic level. Emphasis will be placed on critical evaluation
of current literature in one of the following areas: respiratory and
circulatory systems; ion and water balance; mechanisms of hormonal
regulation; biological basis of behavior; temperature regulation and
compensation; sensory neuro physiology. The topic chosen will vary
each semester. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, and passage
of the organismic biology qualifying examination. May be repeated
for credit. |
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BIOL754
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Research
Seminar in Animal Physiology and Behavior |
Credits: 1
This course is designed primarily for students currently engaged in
research into aspects of animal physiology and behavior at the organismic
and cellular levels. Critical discussion of current literature and
ongoing research, and a seminar presentation are required. The course
may be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL755
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Research
Seminar in Cellular Neurobiology and Behavior |
Credits: 1
This is a research and literature review seminar course in the area
of cellular neurobiology. Primary scientific literature and recent
reviews reporting on important new developments in research on nervous
systems will be presented and discussed. One or two general topics
will provide the focus for each semester's study. May be repeated
for credit. |
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BIOL759
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Research
Seminar in Ecology and Evolution |
Credits: 1
This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in
research in plant biology. Students and faculty will present results
of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current
literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion
of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL760
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Graduate
Seminar in Ecology and Evolution |
Credits: 3
This seminar emphasizes critical examination of the literature in
one or more current research areas in ecology and evolutionary biology.
Possible topics include: mechanisms of adaptation at different levels
of organization; multivariate interpretation of data from natural
populations; evolution of life history patterns; population growth
and regulation; interspecific competition; predator-prey interactions;
mutualisms, and indirect effects in food webs; community structure
and function; nutrient cycling and energy flow. Prerequisites: Consent
of instructor and passage of the population biology qualifying examination.
May be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL769
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Research
Seminar in Ecology and Evolution |
Credits: 1
This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in
research in ecology and evolution. Students and faculty will present
results of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the
current literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion
of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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BIOL770
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Graduate
Seminar in Molecular Biology |
Credits: 3
The class will consist of a series of student-led seminars related
to a specific topic in molecular biology. The topic will change from
year to year and will normally be in an area where substantial progress
has recently been reported. Each weekly session will include student
presentation of several papers assigned by the class director upon
discussion with the student in charge of a given seminar. The presentation
will be intermingled with discussion among the seminar participants.
All students are expected to have read assigned papers before each
seminar and to contribute to the discussion. Grading will be based
on the quality of the presentation(s) and the participation in the
discussion. Prerequisites: A class that included a substantial introduction
to molecular biology. Permission of class director is required. |
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BIOL799
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Master's
Thesis Research |
Credits: 1-6
Master's thesis research under the direction of a faculty member.
Six semester hours required for the master's degree with thesis. |
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BIOL899
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Doctoral
Dissertation Research |
Credits:
1-6
Research on doctoral dissertation under direction of faculty advisor.
A minimum of twelve semester hours are required for Ph.D. degree.
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