Courses
BIOL-363 Cell Biology
Spring 2017, 2018
This course will focus on the major functions of the cell and cellular components, the dynamic processes that occur within cells, and interactions between cells and their environment. There will be three in-class exams and a final.
Text book: Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Credits: 3
Spring 2017, 2018
This course will focus on the major functions of the cell and cellular components, the dynamic processes that occur within cells, and interactions between cells and their environment. There will be three in-class exams and a final.
Text book: Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Credits: 3
BIOL-414 (previously BIOL-370) Neurodisorders
Fall 2016, 2017, 2018
Some of the most intractable and devastating clinical conditions involve the disordered nervous system. These include neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, autism; degenerative neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s; and disorders from injury, such as traumatic brain injury and stroke. Neurodisorders will assess what is known of the neurobiology underlying these conditions and the current therapy for them. This course will consist of one-week segments, each focusing on a specific neurodisorder. This upper level course will include independent reading of current literature followed by in class discussions. Neurobiology is required or entry by permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Fall 2016, 2017, 2018
Some of the most intractable and devastating clinical conditions involve the disordered nervous system. These include neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, autism; degenerative neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s; and disorders from injury, such as traumatic brain injury and stroke. Neurodisorders will assess what is known of the neurobiology underlying these conditions and the current therapy for them. This course will consist of one-week segments, each focusing on a specific neurodisorder. This upper level course will include independent reading of current literature followed by in class discussions. Neurobiology is required or entry by permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
BIOL-424 Advanced Developmental Biology – Regenerative Biology and Medicine
Fall 2013, 2014, 2015
“If there were no regeneration, there could be no life. If everything regenerated there would be no death.” – Richard Goss
In this seminar style class, students will critique and discuss assigned journal articles on selected research topics in regenerative biology. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of regenerative biology, and its importance in modern medicine (regenerative medicine). We will explore topics in regenerative biology, including animals that regenerate, stem cells, tissue/organ regeneration, molecules and signaling pathways involved in regeneration, and factors that affect regeneration, such as inflammation, scarring and aging. Students will participate in this course by leading and contributing to discussions, giving powerpoint presentations and writing essays on assigned topics.
Credits: 3
Fall 2013, 2014, 2015
“If there were no regeneration, there could be no life. If everything regenerated there would be no death.” – Richard Goss
In this seminar style class, students will critique and discuss assigned journal articles on selected research topics in regenerative biology. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of regenerative biology, and its importance in modern medicine (regenerative medicine). We will explore topics in regenerative biology, including animals that regenerate, stem cells, tissue/organ regeneration, molecules and signaling pathways involved in regeneration, and factors that affect regeneration, such as inflammation, scarring and aging. Students will participate in this course by leading and contributing to discussions, giving powerpoint presentations and writing essays on assigned topics.
Credits: 3
BIOL-170 Cell and Developmental Biology
Spring 2013, 2014, 2015
The first part of the course will focus on the major functions of the cell and cellular components, the dynamic processes that occur within cells, and interactions between cells and their environment. The second part of the course will focus on how cells work together as a community to contribute to the major morphological changes that occur during animal development, and how gene expressions regulate changes in developmental processes. There is also a weekly lab that covers basic experimental concepts in cell and developmental biology. There will be three in-class exams and a final.
Text book: Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Credits: 4
Spring 2013, 2014, 2015
The first part of the course will focus on the major functions of the cell and cellular components, the dynamic processes that occur within cells, and interactions between cells and their environment. The second part of the course will focus on how cells work together as a community to contribute to the major morphological changes that occur during animal development, and how gene expressions regulate changes in developmental processes. There is also a weekly lab that covers basic experimental concepts in cell and developmental biology. There will be three in-class exams and a final.
Text book: Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition
Credits: 4