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BMS 80800 - Veterinary Cell And Tissue Biology Design II
Credit Hours: 2.00. All lectures will focus on mammalian microanatomy with species differences and aim to include also a brief comparative description for Avian microanatomy when applicable. Structural and molecular basis of cellular processes that are the foundation of fertilization, embryogenesis, histogenesis, and basic tissue specialization in domesticated animals. Structure and function of macromolecules and organelles that mediate signal transduction, differentiation, and integration within a whole animal. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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BMS 81000 - Foundations In Basic Medical Sciences
Credit Hours: 1.50. The overall objective of this course is to provide the incoming first year DVM students the basic, foundational science principles upon which they will base study of the DVM curriculum. Emphasis is upon basic principles and fundamental concepts of: animal body organization and terminology; cellular and whole body metabolism; macromolecules, membranes, transport, biosynthetic processes, cellular communication/signal transduction, cell cycle and growth regulation, gene expression and embryonic development. Typically offered Fall Summer.
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BMS 81100 - Physiology Of Domestic Animals I
Credit Hours: 3.00. General physiological processes of mammals with special emphasis on domestic animals; normal interactions between large populations of cells, organs, organ systems, and integrated functions of an entire animal. Homeostatic mechanisms, physiology of body fluids and blood formed elements, muscle, and digestive systems. Typically offered Fall Summer.
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BMS 81200 - Physiology Of Domestic Animals II
Credit Hours: 4.00. Continuation of Physiology of Domestic Animals I (BMS 81100). Survey of the principles, concepts and mechanisms of physiological processes with special emphasis on interactions between large populations of cells, tissues, organ systems and integrated functions of domestic animals of importance to veterinary medicine. The organ systems covered are respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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BMS 81300 - Principles Of Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 1.50. Introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, ethical dimensions of drug use in veterinary medicine, and drug categories that integrate well with other first-year subjects (e.g., drugs that alter endocrine/reproductive function). Emphasis is placed on general principles and prototypical drugs. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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BMS 81400 - Basic And Applied Pharmacology I
Credit Hours: 3.00. BMS 81400 follows BMS 81300 and includes the study of drugs with actions related to the nervous system and the immune system at large, anticancer drugs, antiviral drugs, and drugs targeted to organ specific pathologies - e.g. cardiac, intestinal, pulmonary, and renal pathologies. Typically offered Fall Summer.
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BMS 81401 - Pharmacology Principles And Applications
Credit Hours: 4.00. This is the first of two pharmacology courses in the DVM curriculum. The first part of this course encompasses an introduction to basic concepts necessary to understand and optimally administer and deliver therapeutic drugs, such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dose forms, dosing regimen and prescriptions. In the second part of the course, drugs are studied not only based on their pharmacological class, but also based on the organs and systems on which they act (e.g., heart and vascular system, lungs, autonomous neuronal pathways, respiratory system, endocrine system, etc.). This course also covers the pharmacology of cancer therapy and drugs used to fight pathogens (antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics). Journal club sessions are included to directly relate pharmacology instruction to topics currently debated in the field. Typically offered Fall Summer.
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BMS 81500 - Veterinary Neuroscience
Credit Hours: 2.00. This course provides an introduction to neuroscience and its diagnostic application in veterinary medicine. Students will acquire terminology describing the anatomy and basic physiology that characterize neural systems. Integration of function/structure relationships will be introduced in lectures and laboratories, by reference to case studies, and by problem-solving. Typically offered Fall Summer.
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BMS 81600 - Applied Pharmacology II
Credit Hours: 1.50. This DVM curriculum course covers drugs used to fight pathogens (antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics), and drugs for immunomodulation and cancer therapy. New topics are introduced according to upcoming developments in drug use such as pharmacogenomics. A journal club session is included to directly relate pharmacology instruction to topics currently debated in the field. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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BMS 81800 - Basic And Applied Pharmacology II And Principles Of Toxicology
Credit Hours: 2.00. A continuation of BMS 81400. Includes the study of drugs with actions related to the nervous system, and chemotherapeutic agents (including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic drugs). Principles of toxicology are introduced. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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BMS 81900 - Endocrine And Neural Basis Of Seasonal Activities Of Birds And Mammals In The Wild
Credit Hours: 1.00. This one-credit elective course will be offered to first and second year veterinary students annually (third year students may also take it). The course will explore the physiological basis of seasonal activities of mammals and birds in the wild. An emphasis will be placed on the neural and endocrine changes that are associated with the seasonal and cyclical activities including breeding, hibernation, migration, etc. Typically offered Spring Summer.
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Biochemistry |
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BCHM 10000 - Introduction To Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 2.00. A survey of modern biochemistry using case studies that highlight general theories and unifying concepts. This course is open to all majors and does not require any college science courses as background or prerequisite. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 10100 - Introduction To Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1.00. An entry-level laboratory course to help freshmen students become interested and excited about scientific research, and at the same time, gain the skills necessary to become better prepared for undergraduate research opportunities. Students perform real-world experiments to identify single base-pair changes in a DNA sequence that can change a protein-protein interaction. Students learn common laboratory skills such as pipetting, centrifugation, and sterile technique. Students also learn how to display and interpret scientific results in written form. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 22100 - Analytical Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 3.00. Discussion of qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological compounds including pH measurement and control, spectrophotometry, measurement of radioactivity; theoretical basis of various separation techniques, including chromatography and electrophoresis; application of these methods to separation and analysis of biological compounds. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the use of these methods. This course is designed for biochemistry majors. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 27500 - Honors Course - Lower Division
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Utilized to offer a new honors course for a maximum of three years. Variable title, credit, and instructional type. Course may be repeated for credit if content and titles are different. Offered primarily to first and second-year students. Courses offered must be approved by departmental faculty and College of Agriculture Honors Committee. Restriction: Enrollment in an honors program. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 29000 - Experimental Design Seminar
Credit Hours: 2.00. Introduction to fundamentals of scientific principles and practice in biochemistry. Students will learn how to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and critically analyze results to create new knowledge. Intended for sophomores. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 29800 - Introduction To Biochemistry Research
Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. Supervised individual research. This course is intended to provide an introduction to independent undergraduate research. The primary goal of this experience is to learn the mechanics of laboratory science. Students will learn to work in a real laboratory situation where experiments are not preassembled for them. Students will record their data in laboratory notebooks, and gain experience in trouble-shooting and critically analyzing the results of their experiments. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 29801 - Head Start To Introductory Biochemistry Research
Credit Hours: 0.50 to 1.00. Supervised individual research. Weeks 9-16. This course is intended to provide a brief introduction to independent undergraduate research. Students should plan on continuing their research in the same laboratory in the following semester. The primary goal of this course is to gain experience working side-by-side with researchers in a real laboratory setting. Students will begin to learn how to best record their data in laboratory notebooks, and gain experience in trouble-shooting and critically analyzing the results of their experiments. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 30700 - Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will have an understanding of the following content areas: structure/function of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; protein structure, function and purification; basic enzymology; replication, transcription and translation; intermediary metabolism including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis. Students will also develop an appreciation for some of the contributions that have been made by biochemistry to society, including improvements to medicine, agriculture, and the economy. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 30900 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1.00. Experiments that introduce methods for analysis and separation of biological molecules and that illustrate the biochemical and metabolic concepts covered in BCHM 30700. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 32200 - Analytical Biochemistry II
Credit Hours: 2.00. Modern biochemical techniques for the purification and characterization of biological macromolecules, with a focus on proteins and nucleic acids. This is a project-oriented course where students begin by purifying an enzyme by chromatography and then characterizing various aspects of the enzyme and its gene throughout the semester. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis of properties such as enzymatic activity, molecular interactions, and gene expression as well as the principles of designing assays to measure biochemical phenomena. Use of bioinformatics tools and common computer software for data mining and to facilitate data analysis will be integrated. The course will culminate with preparation of a manuscript-style report describing the enzyme/gene characterization. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 36100 - Molecules
Credit Hours: 3.00. A lecture course that relates biochemistry to organic chemistry. Chemical principles relevant to the assembly and function of macromolecules, the logic of biological free energy conversion, and enzyme catalysis are emphasized, all of which provide a foundation for the study of metabolism. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 39000 - Professional Development Seminar
Credit Hours: 1.00. The objective of this course is to help biochemistry students with professional development and career planning. Students will learn about career possibilities, interview skills, job search strategies, graduate and professional school applications, resume construction and industrial practices. Intended for juniors. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 40000 - Biochemistry Study Abroad
Credit Hours: 0.00 to 8.00. Utilized to record credits earned through participation in Purdue study abroad programs with cooperating foreign universities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 43400 - Medical Topics In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course applies the principles of biochemistry and metabolic regulation to understand the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The course emphasizes the biochemistry relevant to diabetes, blood disorders and the medical consequences of liver disease and aging. Roughly half of the class time is focused on small group activities including team-based learning and problem-based learning using patient cases. Students will search authoritative sources to discover links between biochemistry and clinical symptoms and communicate that information to their peers. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 46200 - Metabolism
Credit Hours: 3.00. A lecture course to provide students with a broad and thorough understanding of core metabolic pathways and how they are resulted. Anabolic and catabolic processes of metabolic pathways will be studied at the biochemical, structural, genetic and molecular levels. Students will learn to appreciate how the various metabolic pathways are integrated and how the fundamental metabolic pathways relate to medicine, agriculture and human disease. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 46300 - Macromolecular Machines
Credit Hours: 3.00. A tour of the cell from the perspective of the macromolecules. This course examines how the three-dimensional structures of biological molecules confer cellular function. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 46500 - Biochemistry Of Life Processes
Credit Hours: 2.00. Major questions in biochemistry and contemporary approaches to these problems. Material covered in class will primarily be derived from primary literature. Students will continue to develop the skills needed to critically read, evaluate, and assimilate the primary scientific literature. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 47500 - Honors Course - Upper Division
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Utilized to offer a new honors course for a maximum of three years. Variable title, credit, and instructional type. Course may be repeated for credit if content and titles are different. Offered primarily to third- and fourth-year students. Courses offered must be approved by departmental or program faculty and College of Agriculture Honors Committee. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 49000 - Undergraduate Seminar
Credit Hours: 1.00. Discussion of individual student’s research projects. Preparation of posters and public seminars based upon research results. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 49500 - Special Assignments
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Special work in biochemistry not included in other courses. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 49800 - Research In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Supervised individual research. This course is intended to provide the opportunity for in-depth, independent undergraduate research. The students enrolled in this course will learn how to devise hypotheses, design experiments that test their hypotheses, record their data in laboratory notebooks, critically analyze the results of their analyses, and present their findings to others in written form. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 49801 - Head Start To Biochemistry Research
Credit Hours: 0.50 to 2.00. Supervised individual research. Weeks 9-16. This course is intended to provide a brief research experience in preparation for in-depth, independent undergraduate research the following semester. The students enrolled in this course will begin to learn how to devise hypotheses, design experiments that test their hypotheses, record their data in laboratory notebooks, critically analyze the results of their analyses, and present their findings to others in written form. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 49900 - Honors Thesis In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is intended to provide the opportunity for in-depth, independent undergraduate research. The students enrolled in this course will learn how to devise hypotheses, design experiments that test their hypotheses, record their data in laboratory notebooks, critically analyze the results of their analyses, and present their findings to others in the form of a written thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 53600 - Biological And Structural Aspects Of Drug Design And Action
Credit Hours: 3.00. (BIOL 53601) This course is aimed at expanding students’ fundamental interests in biology, chemistry and biochemistry to how drugs work. The course will provide an overview of the modern day drug discovery pipeline and an in-depth look at the basic biology, structure, and mechanisms-of-action behind marketed therapeutics. The course will start with a historical account of the discovery of natural product drugs such as aspirin and penicillin and will then venture into the modern day era of drug discovery including structure-based drug design. We will explore different classes of antibiotics, antiviral, and anti-cancer drugs and their targets including small molecule drugs and modern biologics-based drugs. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 56100 - General Biochemistry I
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides upper-division undergraduate and graduate students with basic understanding of biochemical and structural properties of amino acids, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. This course allows students to connect the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules. In addition, students learn to understand enzyme properties, enzyme mechanism of action, and enzyme regulation. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 56200 - General Biochemistry II
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides upper-division undergraduate and graduate students with an understanding of core metabolic pathways. Anabolic and catabolic processes of metabolic pathways are studied. Biochemical and structural knowledge is used to determine how enzymes and coenzymes are needed to regulate and control metabolic pathways. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 59500 - Current Topics In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Critical examination of developments in specialized fields of biochemistry not taught in other courses. Some topics include lecture, lab, directed reading or independent study. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 60100 - Critical Analysis Of Biochemical Research Literature I
Credit Hours: 2.00. The objective of this course is to assist students in acquiring the skills needed to read critically, evaluate, and assimilate the primary scientific literature. This objective will be accomplished by instructor-guided discussions of the hypotheses, experimental data, conclusions, and scientific merit of assigned manuscript(s) taken from the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics for discussion initially will focus on the structure, organization, review process, and ethical issues related to scientific manuscripts. As the semester progresses, discussions will focus on the hypotheses being tested, quality of the data, and validity of the conclusions. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 60200 - Critical Analysis Of Biochemical Research Literature II
Credit Hours: 2.00. Builds on the skills developed in BCHM 60100. Students will continue to enhance their analytical skills, and class discussions will be conducted at a more sophisticated level and will go into greater depth. Class discussions will focus more on the analysis and evaluation of current methodologies and hypotheses in the biochemical and molecular biological literature. Students will be evaluated primarily on their preparation and participation in each class discussion. Prerequisite: BCHM 60100. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 60300 - Introduction To Graduate Research In Biochemistry I
Credit Hours: 6.00. This course is intended to provide the opportunity for in-depth, mentored graduate research in two biochemistry laboratories. Students enrolled in this course will learn how to devise hypothesis, design experiments that test their hypotheses, accurately record their data in laboratory notebooks, critically analyze the results of their analyses and present their findings to others in written and oral presentations. They will fully participate in laboratory group meetings, the Biochemistry seminar series, and presentations by other students and postdoctoral fellow. Co-requisites: BCHM 60100 and BCHM 60501. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 60400 - Introduction To Graduate Research In Biochemistry II
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course builds upon BCHM 60300 to provide continued opportunity for in-depth, mentored graduate research in one biochemistry laboratory. Students enrolled in this course will learn how to devise hypothesis, design experiments that test their hypotheses, accurately record their data in laboratory notebooks, critically analyze the results of their analyses and present their findings to others in written and oral presentations. They will fully participate in laboratory group meetings, the Biochemistry seminar series, and presentations by other students and postdoctoral fellows. Co-requisite: BCHM 60200 and Pre-requisites: BCHM 60300 and BCHM 60501. Permission of department required. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 60501 - Macromolecules
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles that underlie the secondary and tertiary structure of proteins and nucleic acids which contribute to their function. It will inform students of current efforts to engineer macromolecules with novel functions. Students will become familiar with methods used to determine the three-dimensional structures of macromolecules, and they will learn to critically evaluate the accuracy of structural models. Special topics in the current literature, including membrane proteins, drug design and ribozymes, will be covered. The class will typically include students from a variety of departments, graduate programs, and scientific backgrounds. The course will be taught primarily from various textbook and from the primary literature. A biochemistry course designated for majors is a prerequisite of the course. Lack of the prerequisite will require approval of the instructor. Permission of Department required. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 61000 - Regulation Of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of gene expression mechanisms with a s specific focus on newly emerging topics. This course will be taught from current primary literature, using a textbook as a background resource. Topics will include transcription, messenger RNA decay, microRNAs and connections between gene expression steps. Students will learn how to read and interpret scientific literature through class presentations, discussions and take home assignments. Additionally, students will gain experience in developing and testing hypotheses within the class topic areas and writing a research proposal. Prerequisites: BCHM 56100 and 56200, or BCHM 60501. Lack of these prerequisites will require approval by the instructor. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 61100 - Chromatin Biology And Chromosome Dynamics
Credit Hours: 2.00. An exploration of current models and recent discoveries in chromatin biology and the relationship between chromatin and gene expression, as well as other aspects of chromosome structure and function. Prerequisites: BCHM 56100 and BCHM 56200 or BCHM 60501. Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 61501 - Pathways
Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced level cell biology course offered to first or second year graduate students. Students will learn the major intracellular signaling pathways and cell cycle regulation of eukaryotes. Readings will be from the primary literature. Prerequisites: BCHM 65100 and BCHM 56200; or, BCHM 60501 (can be taken concurrently). Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 62000 - Protein Mass Spectrometry And Proteomics
Credit Hours: 2.00. The goals of this course are to introduce students to 1) basic principles of mass spectrometry, 2) the most common instruments used for protein mass spectrometry including the advantages and disadvantages of each, 3) the most common applications of protein mass spectrometry in biological research, 4) current approaches to quantitative protein mass spectrometry and their use in proteomic studies 5) the skills necessary to analyze mass spec data from a variety of experiment types including the ability to use and understand common database search programs, and 6) contemporary issues associated with large-scale proteomics experiments (including technical challenges and limitations) culminating in the ability to design appropriate experiments to answer a specific proteomic question. Prerequisite: Students need to have taken an undergraduate level biochemistry course and be familiar with basic aspects of protein structure that are taught in such courses. In the absence of an undergraduate biochemistry course, students should discuss their qualifications with the instructor before registering. Typically offered Spring.
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BCHM 64000 - Metabolic Plant Physiology
Credit Hours: 3.00. (AGRY 64000, BIOL 64000, BTNY 64000 , HORT 64000 ) Topics include photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and nitrogen, sulfur, and secondary metabolism. This course is the third in a series of core courses in the Purdue Plant Biology Program graduate curriculum. Prerequisite: BCHM 56100 , BTNY 55300 or HORT 55300 , Prerequisite: BIOL 55100 or HORT 55100 . Typically offered Fall.
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BCHM 69000 - Seminar In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 1.00. Seminary In Biochemistry. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 69500 - Special Topics In Biochemistry
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Critical examination of developments in specialized fields of biochemistry. Open to candidates for the Ph.D. degree in biochemistry; others by special permission of the professor in charge. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BCHM 69800 - Research MS Thesis
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Research MS Thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BCHM 69900 - Research PhD Thesis
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Research PhD Thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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Biological Sciences |
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BIOL 11000 - Fundamentals Of Biology I
Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology for students in agriculture and health sciences. Principles of biology, focusing on diversity, ecology, evolution, and the development, structure, and function of organisms. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
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BIOL 11100 - Fundamentals Of Biology II
Credit Hours: 4.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology for students in agriculture and health sciences. Continuation of BIOL 11000 . Principles of biology, focusing on cell structure and function, molecular biology, and genetics. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 11200 - Fundamentals Of Biology
Credit Hours: 2.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology. BIOL 11200, 11300 is a two-semester principles of biology sequence that introduces students to the major concepts of the discipline, with emphasis on the experimental and logical basis of the information presented. BIOL 11200/11300 includes lectures on diversity and evolution, and on the development, structure, and function of organisms, cell structure, cell function, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 11300 - Fundamentals Of Biology
Credit Hours: 2.00. This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of biology. BIOL 11200, 11300 is a two-semester principles of biology sequence that introduces students to the major concepts of the discipline, with emphasis on the experimental and logical basis of the information presented. BIOL 11200/11300 includes lectures on diversity and evolution, and on the development, structure, and function of organisms, cell structure, cell function, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 11500 - Biology Resource Seminar
Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed to help integrate new biology students into the Department of Biological Sciences, to help them adjust to university life, and to assist them in developing academic and intellectual survival skills using the medium of introductory Biology courses. The course meets twice a week in groups of 20-25 students. Each section is led by an academic advisor and an undergraduate teaching intern. The class periods have an on-going emphasis on connecting students to one another as resources while learning information, critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies. Topics include bioethics, time management, available academic resources, biology majors and curricula and career development. Students are exposed to opportunities in undergraduate research, summer internships, the study abroad program, and teaching internships. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to plan their college education rather than merely choose their courses. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 12100 - Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, And Behavior
Credit Hours: 2.00. Creates a framework for ordering biology by examining the unity and diversity of life on earth with an emphasis on ecology, genetics, population biology, evolution, and behavior. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 12200 - Laboratory In Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, And Behavior
Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory exercises focusing on the diversity of organisms on earth, the evolutionary mechanisms by which they arose; their ecology, behavior, and genetics. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 13100 - Biology II: Development, Structure, And Function Of Organisms
Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of development of plants and animals and the relationship between the structure and function of selected systems of these organisms. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 13200 - Laboratory In Biology II: Development, Structure, And Function Of Organisms
Credit Hours: 2.00. Descriptive and experimental aspects of early plant and animal development, gross anatomy, histology, and physiology of selected plant and animal systems. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 13500 - First year Biology Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory exercises emphasizing student mastery of basic laboratory skills needed to succeed in the biological sciences; intended for beginning (first-year) biology majors. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 13600 - Quantitative And Problem Solving Skills
Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises emphasizing student mastery of quantitative problem-solving skills needed to succeed in the biological sciences. Intended for beginning (first year) students. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 13700 - Handling Cells And Tissues, Microscopy
Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises emphasizing student mastery handling cells and tissue, and using light microscope needed to succeed in the biological sciences. Intended for beginning (first year) students. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 13800 - Information And Communication Skills
Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises emphasizing student mastery of information and communication skills needed to succeed in the biological sciences. Intended for beginning (first year) students. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 13900 - Measurements And Basic Solution Chemistry
Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory exercises emphasizing student mastery making and recording measurements, as well as, basic solution chemistry needed to succeed in the biological sciences. Intended for beginning (first year) students. Typically offered Fall Spring.
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BIOL 14501 - First Year Biology Laboratory With Neuro Research Project
Credit Hours: 2.00. This laboratory course has been designed under the goals of the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE) which aims to expose students to novel research as a means to teach them laboratory science. This course is designed to engage students in authentic research while acquiring necessary skills and concepts to be successful as a biology major. Our topic is Neuroanatomy of Auditory Pathways. We will begin with a series of skills and knowledge building weeks and then transition into independent research projects that culminate in a public presentation of the data in a poster session. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals in neurobiology as well as use sophisticated analysis and instrumentation to answer a research question. Critical thinking in experimental design as well as interpretation and communication of data will be stressed. The goals for this course are to gain a foundation in basic biological measurements and techniques, hone the analytical skills, appreciate the excitement of scientific discovery, and have fun along the way. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 14502 - First Year Biology Laboratory With Micro Research Project
Credit Hours: 2.00. This laboratory course has been designed under the goals of the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE) which aims to expose students to novel research as a means to teach them laboratory science. The course is designed to engage students in authentic research while acquiring the necessary skills and concepts to be successful as a biology major. Our topic is Bacterial Adaptations to Osmotic Stress. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals in bacterial genetics as well as use sophisticated analysis and instrumentation to answer a research question. Critical thinking in experimental design as well as interpretation and communication of data will be stressed. The goal for this course is to gain a foundation in basic biological measurements and techniques, hone the analytical skills, appreciate the excitement of scientific discovery, and have fun along the way. Permission of department required. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 14600 - Introduction To Biology
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce non-majors to basic concepts in biology including hypothesis testing, biomolecules, cell structure and function, molecular biology and evolution. Emphasis will be placed on how these topics relate to human health and disease and to the health of the environment. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 14700 - The Ins And Outs Of The Human Body
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide an overview of the body and discuss various problems that can occur during and after development. We will explore the body when everything works as it should (the ins) and when things do not work (the outs). We will begin with development and work our way through various systems of the body and end with death. During the semester, we will explore the effects of drugs and alcohol on the developing fetus, growth, addictions, mental health topics, cancer, heart problems, blood pressure changes, clues related to death, and many other topics. We will introduce the students to current biological topics and provide some background information on the science related to the topics presented. Our intent is to help the students understand how various treatments and cures bring about a change in the body. In addition, groups will be assigned a topic to research and write a detailed report which will be presented in small group sections. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 19500 - Special Assignments
Arrange Hours and Credit. Reading, discussions, written reports, seminar presentations, and field or laboratory work provided for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BIOL 19700 - Biology Freshman Honors Seminar
Credit Hours: 1.00. Discussion meetings with Freshman Honors students to cover various aspects of freshman biology, research opportunities in biology, and career choices in biology. Open only to students in the Biological Sciences Honors Program. The credit may be used only toward free electives. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall.
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BIOL 20100 - Human Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 2.00. A survey of normal structure and function of the human organism. The human is treated as an open system with the capacity to transport material, transform energy, and maintain a homeostatic state. The capacities and limitations of the human to cope with changes in the environment are emphasized. All major systems of the human body and their functions are examined in relation to the living organism. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 20200 - Human Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 2.00. BIOL 20200 is the second semester of a two-semester course that includes two 50-minute lectures designed to give the student a basic understanding of the anatomy, organization and function of the human body. To assist the student in mastering the subject matter, there will be introductory lectures on the basic concepts of biochemistry and cell biology before the major topics of the course are dealt with. These topics include the organization of the human body; muscle and bone; the nervous system (including the special senses); the cardiovascular system, respiration; digestion; metabolism; excretion; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; the endocrine system; reproduction and genetics. The subject matter will be related to relevant questions of clinical or health-related importance. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 4.00. A survey of normal structure and function of the human organism. The human is treated as an open system with the capacity to transport material, transform energy, and maintain a homeostatic state. The capacities and limitations of the human to cope with changes in the environment are emphasized. All major systems of the human body and their functions are examined in relation to the living organism. Integrated into the study of the human organism are laboratory exercises that emphasize the essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 4.00. Continuation of BIOL 20300 . Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 20500 - Biology For Elementary School Teachers
Credit Hours: 3.00. Unifying concepts of biology taught with materials appropriate for future elementary school teachers. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 20600 - Biology For Elementary School Teachers
Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of BIOL 20500. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 21100 - The Social Impact Of The Biological Sciences
Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to basic concepts, experimentation, and information found within the biological sciences. Emphasis is placed upon the role of biology within the social framework. Relationships between this discipline and common social problems are explored, including those that deal with conservation ecology. Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BIOL 21200 - The Social Impact Of The Biological Sciences
Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of BIOL 21100. (It is not necessary for this course to be preceded by BIOL 21100.) Does not satisfy requirements for College of Science Majors. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BIOL 22100 - Introduction To Microbiology
Credit Hours: 4.00. The isolation, growth, structure, function, heredity, identification, classification, and ecology of microorganisms; their role in nature; and significance to man. Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences. Typically offered Fall Spring.
CTL: Microbiology for the Health Sciences
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BIOL 23000 - Biology Of The Living Cell
Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to modern cell biology for students who may not have taken a previous college course in biology. All students with the appropriate prerequisites are welcome, and this course will be of special interest to students from engineering, chemistry, physics and computer science. This course will provide a solid foundation in modern cell biology concepts for engineers and students from other disciplines. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 23100 - Biology III: Cell Structure And Function
Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to modern cell biology through an examination of the physical and chemical properties that lead to an understanding of the molecular basis for cell function. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 23200 - Laboratory In Biology III: Cell Structure And Function
Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the properties, functions, and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and to introduce the student to modern experimental methods used to study cells and their separated components. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 24100 - Biology IV: Genetics And Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the principles of classical genetics and to molecular genetics. Topics covered are transmission of the genetic material (both in eukaryotes and prokaryotes); changes in the genetic material, structure, and function of the genetic material; and the manipulation of genetic material (recombinant DNA technology). Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 24200 - Laboratory In Biology IV: Genetics And Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2.00. Experiments in classical and modern genetics and exercises to acquaint the students with basic techniques in molecular biology. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 27000 - Cell Structure And Function
Credit Hours: 2.00. The underlying principle of BIOL 27000 is that an accurate understanding of cells relies on the ability to describe the workings of the cell’s components in quantitative, spatial or systems terms. The course begins with a treatment of the physical properties of eukaryotic cells and their components. We then proceed to how these components and the rules that govern them give rise to more complex cellular systems. The course is divided into three main subject areas: 1) First Principles, a review of relevant physical principles of thermodynamics and descriptions of the major classes of macromolecules of the cell; 2) Synthesis and bioenergetics, a treatment of how cells synthesize macromolecules and construct organelles, how they harvest energy from the environment, and how they couple energetically favorable to unfavorable events; 3) Cellular systems, which includes signal transduction, the cell cycle, the cytoskeleton and cell motility, and cell-cell interaction. An extensive course web site provides support for lectures, study aids, and updated course information. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 27100 - Laboratory In Cell Structure And Function
Credit Hours: 2.00. Students are introduced to the molecular biology of the eukaryotic cell. In the first section students study topics in protein biology and biochemistry such as protein structure, function, isolation, molecular evolution, and the detection and molecular basis of human disease. Techniques used for these experiments include electrophoresis, chromatography, and the Western blot procedure. In the second section students localize enzymes in plant and animal cells, perform cell fractionation procedures, and study the properties of specific cell-surface receptor. Experiments of the properties and structure of DNA are presented in the final section of the course. These exercises stress the organization and complexity of the genome, gene function and regulation, and the structure of the eukaryotic chromosome. Techniques include restriction nuclease mapping and basic DNA cloning techniques. Students also carry out an independent research project of their own design. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 28000 - Genetics And Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2.00. Course covers basic principles of molecular and classical genetics and introduces topics in current genetics research. Molecular genetics includes DNA structure and function, the organization of chromosomes, RNA function, the genetic code, mutations on the molecular level including transposable genetic elements. Coverage of genetic engineering DNA technology, cloning techniques and applications of recombinant technology both in diagnostic and industry. Basic regulatory mechanisms in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, as well as current developments (cancer genes, imprinting, etc.) are also discussed. Topics in classical genetics include: Mendelian transmission genetics, independent segregation, linkage and gene mapping, pedigree analysis, sex linkage, sex determination, and gross chromosome abnormalities. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 28100 - Laboratory In Genetics And Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2.00. Experiments performed range from exercises in classical transmission genetics to molecular genetics and recombinant DNA techniques. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 28600 - Introduction To Ecology And Evolution
Credit Hours: 2.00. Evolutionary processes and ecological principles associated with individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include genetic drift, natural selection, adaptation, life tables, population dynamics, competition, predation, biodiversity, and ecological stability, with emphasis on natural systems. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 28700 - Organisms And Populations
Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory and field exercises focused on organismal biology. After two one-week labs on organismal diversity, the lab is structured as a series of three-week modules each incorporating literature review, hypothesis design and testing, and statistical methods in data analysis and interpretation. The modules cover physiology, behavior, population dynamics and community interactions. Designed for biology majors and well qualified non-majors. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 28900 - Honors Laboratory In Organisms And Population
Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory and field exercises focused on organismal biology. The course consists of three five-week modules, each incorporating literature review, hypothesis design and testing, data analysis and interpretation. The modules cover population genetics, physiology and animal behavior. Designed for honors biology majors and well qualified non-majors. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 29000 - Methods In Biological Research
Credit Hours: 2.00. Introduction to research-oriented techniques; pH, spectrophotometry, microbiological techniques, microscopy, chromatographic techniques, and electrophoresis. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 29300 - Sophomore Seminar: Planning Your Future In Biology
Credit Hours: 1.00. Biology 29300 is a one-credit course designed for sophomores in the Department of Biological Sciences. This course will help students maximum the remainder of their undergraduate career. The course will cover biology career information and suggestions for professional development. Students will learn about the various disciplines that make up modern Biological Sciences. Students will learn about opportunities in undergraduate research and tour a research laboratory. In-depth presentations from biology alumni from a variety of fields are featured. Assignments include a Plan of Study, a resume, and a written paper evaluating the career path of one alumni speaker and describing the student¿s response to the presentation. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 29400 - Biology Research
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Supervised individual research performed by freshman and sophomores. Project must be approved by the Honors Committee, Department of Biological Sciences. Honors Research Program students should register for BIOL 49900. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BIOL 29500 - Special Assignments
Arrange Hours and Credit. Reading, discussions, written reports, or laboratory work selected for enrichment in special areas of the biological sciences. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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BIOL 30100 - Human Design: Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of human function, emphasizing physiology of body tissues and systems. Relevant aspects of anatomy and histology are also included. Use of examples from current medical practice encourages application of knowledge to predict symptoms of disease and rationale for treatment. Topics covered include histophysiology of cells and tissues, nerve and muscle physiology, the nervous system, and cardiovascular dynamics. Typically offered Fall.
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BIOL 30200 - Human Design: Anatomy And Physiology
Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of BIOL 30100. (It is helpful but not essential for this course to be preceded by BIOL 30100.) Topics covered include body fluids and renal function, respiration, endocrine systems, the gastro-intestinal system, exercise physiology, reproduction, and immunity. Typically offered Spring.
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BIOL 31200 - Great Issues Genomics And Society
Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will revolve around genomics, the science and technology involved in determining the sequence of the entire DNA complement in an organism. Almost everyone has heard of the human genome project, but fewer are aware of the spectacular technical progress in this field and the fact that many thousands of genomes have been sequenced. Until recently, most of these have been microorganisms, but technological and computational progress has made it progressively easier and cheaper to sequence the genomes of higher organisms. This field may have more of an impact on your future lives than almost any other field of the life sciences - mostly because it touches on all areas of study. The course will focus on the impact that genomes will have in selected areas. It will begin with a basic understanding of the science and technology that gave rise to our current capabilities in sequencing and the fact that technology continues to provide greater capacity and cheaper prices. You will soon see that every field in the College of Science is well represented in the science and technology. We will then go on to see how genomics influences many topics that affect our daily lives and can possibly provide answers to some critical questions (or at least pose better questions): What is the basis of personalized medicine? What does genomics tell us about the genealogy of mankind? What impact will genomics have on our future food supply and our ability to feed a population of 9 billion people? What is the human microbiome and what does that mean to me? Similarly, what is the gut microbiome, the mouthmicrobiome, etc? What impact will genomics have on the development of alternative energy sources, especially biofuels? In every area, we will discuss the scientific challenges, but also the ethical and societal implications. In most cases, there is no one right answer, but a series of choices that can be guided by ethical considerations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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