Biological Sciences

Study of special topics. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

Under the guidance of members of the graduate faculty and with the approval of the program track coordinator, the student will carry out in-depth studies of selected topics relevant to the area of specialization. Extensive surveys and analyses of the literature. Written reviews, comprehensive and synoptic, and oral presentations are required of each student.

This is the second course of a two-semester laboratory and analysis sequence that is designed to provide a genuine research experience for undergraduate students. In this semester, students will analyze data generated during the previous semester in BIOL 380. Modern methods of data analysis will be used, including statistical and bioinformatics techniques. Data and analyses generated during these courses may be used for publication in scientific journals. Prerequisite: BIOL 294; BIOL 380 preferred.

A ?rst course, or a refresher course, in statistical methods and experimental design for graduate students in biology and the natural sciences. The focus is on application and hypothesis testing with examples drawn from the ?eld of biology. The course requires a significant amount of work outside of class on homework exercises and an independent project. Prerequisite: course background in statistics.

An introductory, non-sequential course for nonbiology majors with laboratory. This course concentrates on major biological concepts involving classical and molecular genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory activities enhance understanding of core biological topics. Cannot be substituted for BIOL 121N and BIOL 122N or for BIOL 123N and BIOL 124N.

A graduate seminar course in the ecological sciences. The format of the course depends on the faculty running the seminar, but most seminars involve student-led discussions on current research articles.

All major physiological systems with emphasis on normal physiology. Some clinical applications made but not stressed.

Review and discussion of current papers in the areas of biomedical sciences. Student presentation, discussions and readings in this field required.

A specially designed course concerning specific topics in the biological, environmental or allied health fields.

Supervised projects and practica selected to meet the specific objectives of the student.