An introduction to the basics of bioinformatics including computational tools and databases used in the collection and analysis of DNA, RNA and...
A comparative study of salt and water balance, nitrogenous excretion and mechanisms of energy acquisition and metabolism in animals inhabiting...
A comparative study of the nervous, sensory, circulatory, respiratory and reproductive systems of animal species adapted to different environments....
Laboratory exercises to study the principles of human physiology that are described in BIOL 373. [Offered: W] Coreq: BIOL 373
The physiology of major organ systems of the human body. Topics include the central nervous system, the sense organs, the digestive system, the...
The structure, function and diversity of ion channel and receptor signalling. The principles of synaptic connectivity and synaptic plasticity, axon...
Systems neuroscience attempts to explain complex functions of the nervous system in terms of underlying neural circuits and molecules. A diverse range...
An introduction to dynamic mathematical modeling of cellular processes. The emphasis is on using computational tools to investigate differential...
This course examines the fundamental concepts of terrestrial ecosystems in tropical climates. The course has three sections: (1) biophysical aspects...
Explores the cellular and molecular basis of developmental phenomena in animals. Lectures will emphasize the experimental basis for both historical...
A survey of the phylum Arthropoda, including the insects, with emphasis on their classification, interrelationships and ways of life. [Offered: W] ...
Algae and applied uses of algae. Topics include examination of algal groups from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Uses of algae in industry...
An examination of the current molecular techniques used to study plant development physiology. Topics include mutant isolation, transcript and...
Bacterial molecular biology with an emphasis on the use of genetic tools to study the biology of microorganisms. Topics include mutagenesis,...
How recombinant DNA technology is used to produce vaccines, pharmaceuticals, crop plants, and other commercial products will be discussed. [Offered:...
Techniques and applications of plant transformation and cell culture for plant improvement, propagation and chemical production. [Offered: F] Prereq:...
Recent advances in human molecular genetics will be examined with emphasis on how human disease-causing genes are mapped, identified, isolated and...
An examination of the current major issues in the regulation of gene expression during animal development with emphasis on technical and conceptual...
This course deals with the functions, distribution and environmental ramifications of natural compounds produced by plants and other biological...
An introduction to the vertebrate immune response; the cells and tissues of the lymphoid system; humoral and cell-mediated immunity; initiation and...