Course No. |
Course Title |
Description |
Term |
BIO 205W |
Evolution Writing |
Writing component of BIO 205. Students will research, write, and revise a review paper on a topic in evolutionary biology. |
Fall/Spring |
BIO 215 |
Molecular Biology of Cell Signaling |
This course offers an introduction to cell signalling. We will explore basic molecular mechanisms of signal transduction, and study how these mechanisms are used in different contexts to direct cell fate during development, physiology and disease. The course will draw heavily on experiments from the classic and most recent primary literature. |
Spring |
BIO 228 |
Lab in Cell and Developmental Biology |
This course is designed to provide (i) training in specific methods
used in molecular, cell and developmental biology research, with
emphasis on data acquisition and analysis (ii) experience in the
design and execution of experiments, writing scientific reports,
and public scientific presentation. |
Fall |
BIO 232 |
Genetic Diversity and Human Disease |
Since the completion of this first draft of the human genome
sequence in 2001, information on human genetic diversity and its
relationship to trait variation (e.g., disease susceptibility) has
been accumulating at an astonishing rate, aided by everimproving
methods for rapidly assessing genetic differences
among individuals. This course will provide an overview of the
methods and findings of this recent research. Topics include: 1)
the molecular basis and evolutionary history of single-gene
disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell anemia); 2) the
genetics of traits influenced by multiple genes, such as common
disorders like diabetes and schizophrenia and easily observable
traits like height and skin color; and 3) the use of genetic
information to reconstruct human evolution and migrations. |
Spring |
BIO 255 |
The Biochemistry of Male-Female Differences in Health and Disease |
In many instances, women display different biochemical patterns
than men in their metabolic responses to foods, nutrients, drugs,
and other macromolecules, as well as to certain diseases. This
course is designed to examine the relatively uncharted territory of
such biochemical differences between males and females that are
a consequence of their sex. Topics to be covered include alcohol
metabolism, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular disease,
osteoporosis, Parkinsons disease, the cytochrome p450 system,
and gene expression. Lecture and discussions will be integrated
with areas of environmental and public health concern. [Note:
The course will NOT be concerned with anatomical or
physiological sexual responses, sexual development, or aspects of
reproduction per se.] |
Spring |
BIO 264 |
Ecological Communities |
Survey of ecological communities of eastern North America, with emphasis on field sampling methods, indicator species, species assemblages, ordination analysis, anthropogenic and natural disturbances, ecological succession, and habitat conservation. This is a hands-on, field-focused course that travels to natural and agricultural ecosystems of upstate New York, including beech-maple forests, ash-silver maple swamplands, sand dunes habitats, old fields, and apple orchards. |
Fall |
BIO 271W |
Topics in Drug Development |
Americans today live longer and healthier lives than they did fifty years ago. Many of these health advances have been due to the discovery and development of therapeutic compounds (drugs). Despite these gains, there are still many health problems for which there are few therapeutic options. Thus, the development of new drugs to treat these diseases is the focus of intense effort. We will explore drug development approaches, including evaluation of natural products, screening compound libraries, and rational drug design. Students will choose a topic, write short pieces that serve as building blocks for the final 10-15 page review article, and revise this paper at least once. |
Spring |
NSC 221 |
Audition |
Effective Spring '10: only available to BCS majors. |
Spring |
