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01:146:245
Fundamentals of Neurobiology
(3 credits)
(formerly 01:119:245)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Introduction to the biology of the nervous system. Topics covered include nerve cell signaling, sensory and motor systems, and higher brain processes. |
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01:146:270
Fundamentals of Cell Biology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Principles of cell biology. Structure, function and macromolecular organization of cellular organelles. |
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01:146:302
Computers In Biology
(3 credits)
(formerly 01:119:302)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102; 01:640:135-138; 01:160:161-162
Application of the computer in analysis of biological data. Includes programming techniques and simulations of biochemical, physiological, genetic, ecological, medical, and evolutionary phenomena. |
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01:146:312
Human Prenatal Development
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Morphological, physiological, and biochemical phenomena in human embryonic and fetal development. Discussion also of human birth defects and manipulation of gametes and embryos. |
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01:146:322
Animal Histology
(4 credits)
(formerly 01:119:322)
Lec. 3 hrs., Lab. 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
The structure of the tissues and organs of the animal body. |
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01:146:327
Parasitology
(4 credits)
(formerly 01:119:327)
Lec. 3 hrs.; Lab. 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Cell biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of protozoan and metazoan parasites and arthropods of importance in medical, veterinary, and wildlife diseases. |
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01:146:328
Human Parasitology
(3 credits)
(formerly 01:119:328)
Lec. 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Credit not given for both this course and 01:146:327.
Discussion of the cell, biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of human parasitic diseases. |
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01:146:329
Human Parasitology Laboratory
(1 credit)
(formerly 01:119:329)
Lab. 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:328
Credit not given for both this course and 01:146:327.
Laboratory to accompany 01:146:328. |
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01:146:356
Systems Physiology
(3 credits)
Pre-requisites: 01:119:101-102, 01:160:161-162,171
Comprehensive study of the principal organ systems of laboratory animals and man. |
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01:146:357
Systems Physiology Laboratory
(1 credit)
Lab 3 hrs
Pre- or Corequisite: 01:146:356
Laboratory to accompany 01:146:356. |
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Honors Seminar
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Open only to senior honors students. Development of communication and written skills needed by professionals in cell biology and neuroscience. Oral reports, written papers, and discussion of topics of current interest in the field. |
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01:146:406-407
Research in Cell Biology and Neuroscience
(1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Open only to students majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Research under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Written report is required. |
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01:146:408-409
Honors Research
(3-6,3-6 credits)
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Open only to senior honors students. Research project under the direction of a departmental faculty member. Written report and oral presentation required. |
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01:146:445
Advanced Neurobiology I
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:119:245
Advanced concepts in neurobiology focusing on cellular and molecular aspects of neuronal signaling, including ion channel gating, sensory transduction, and transmission across chemical and electrical synapses. |
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01:146:446
Advanced Neurobiology Laboratory I
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:445 and permission
of instructor required.
Advanced laboratory methods in neurobiology. Electrophysiological and immunochemical techniques to explore the structural and functional features of nerve cells. |
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01:146:447
Advanced Neurobiology II
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:245
Advanced concepts in neurobiology focusing on systems-level approaches to neurotransmission, development, and regeneration. |
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01:146:448
Advanced Neurobiology Laboratory II Prerequisites: 01:146:447
and permission of instructor required. |
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01:146:450
Endocrinology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102
Recommended: Courses in physiology and organic chemistry. Open to juniors and seniors only. Credit not given for both this course and 11:067:450. The endocrinology and neuroendocrinology of animals, including man. The structure and function of the endocrine glands, including the hypothalamus, and the biosynthesis and chemistry of hormones. |
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01:146:464
Topics in Cell Biology and Neuroscience
(1-3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:245 and 01:146:270
Directed readings and discussion of selected topics in cell biology and neuroscience. |
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01:146:470
Advanced Cell Biology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:270
Advanced concepts of cell biology focusing on the molecular organization of cells, including internal membranes and synthesis of macromolecules, the cell nucleus, the cell cycle, cytoskeleton, cell-cell adhesion and the extracellular matrix, and signal transduction. |
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01:146:471
Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:470 and permission
of instructor required.
Advanced laboratory methods in cell biology. Emphasis on light and electron microscopy, imaging, immunochemical techniques, tissue culture, and methods of identifying and separating macromolecules. |
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01:146:472
Advanced Developmental Biology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:270
Molecular biology of early development, morphogenesis, organogenesis, and tissue interactions, and genetic control of cellular differentiation. |
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01:146:473
Advanced Developmental Biology Laboratory
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:146:472 and permission
of instructor required
Advanced laboratory methods in developmental biology. Designed to introduce students to techniques of obtaining and handling gametes and experimental manipulation of embryos. Focus is on sea urchin, frog, zebrafish, and chick. |
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01:146:474
Immunology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102, 01:119:380
Recommended: 01:119:390. Fundamental principles of immunology with emphasis on antibody formation, immunoglobulin molecules and genes, hypersensitivity reactions, and the cellular basis for the immune response. |
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01:146:475
Laboratory in Immunology
(1 credit)
Pre- or Corequisite: 01:146:474
Biochemical and molecular analysis of immune cell function. Application of immunological techniques to the examination of normal and diseased states. |
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01:146:478
Molecular Biology
(3 credits)
Prerequisites: 01:160:307-308
For juniors and seniors only. The biological roles of important biochemical constitutents with emphasis on synthesis and activity of cellular macromolecules. |
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