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BIO 0172
BIOCHEMISTRY II
(Cross-listed as CHEM 172.) Continuation of Biology 171. One course.
Prerequisites: BIO 171.
Sections
00166
BIO 017201 E+MW Pamuk-turner, D 1.0 C-lst Chem 172
BIO 0177
SEM:IN INFLAMMATION
Study of processes involved in mammalian inflammatory reactions.
Reading and discussion of the current literature will be emphasized.
Selected topics include leukocyte chemotaxis and phagocytosis,
generation of inflammatory agents, allergic reactions, autoimmune
diseases, and basic immunologic processes.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Sections
00167
BIO 0177WW J+ Cochrane, David 1.0 Consent Of
Instructor
BIO 0178
SEMINAR IN IMMUNOLOGY
Advanced topics in immunology. Readings and discussion of the
current literature emphasized. Topics include antigen presentation.
T-cell activation, cytokine release and effects, self- and non-self
recognition, and immunopathology of HIV.
Prerequisites: BIO 104 and permission of instructor.
Sections
00168
BIO 017801 8 Bernheim, Harry 1.0 Bio 104 Or
Equiv Required
BIO 0180
SEM:CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Advanced topics in conservation biology. Readings and discussion of
the current literature emphasized. Topics will change each year;
example topics are landscape ecology, dynamics and conservation of
small populations, and restoration ecology.
Please see departmental website for detailed semester course
descriptions.
Prerequisites: Upper level Group C course in Biology
Sections
03611
BIO 018001 G+ Reed, Michael 1.0 Bio 113; Pre
Req Is A Group
C Course
Enforced
BIO 0185
SEM PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
Current topics including use of recombinant DNA to create transgenic
plants; growth and physiology of transgenic plants on the environment.
Focus on discussion and critical analysis of primary scientific literature.
(Group A, B, or C.)
Prerequisites: BIO 41 or permission of instructor.
Sections
FOOD4ALL:ECO,TECH,SUS S
03612 BIO 018501 ARR Orians, Colin 1.0 Intro Bio Or
Intro Chem Or
Equiv
BIO 0187
MAMMALIAN CNS W/LAB
Functional organization of the mammalian brain and spinal cord,
including cellular structure, functional circuitry and behavioral
correlates, and gross anatomy. Emphasis on areas of current research.
Two lecture-laboratory/demonstration sessions. May not be applied
toward fulfillment of the laboratory requirement in biology.
Prerequisites: BIO 13 and 14, or equivalent, junior standing, and
permission of instructor.
Sections
03613 BIO 018701 6 Jacobson, Stanl 1.0 Bio 13/14 Or
Equiv
Required/junior/
Tufts University Course Listings, Spring 2013
Course Listings
Spring 2013
Biology
03613
BIO 018701 Jacobson, Stanl 1.0 consent
BIO 0190
DNA:STRUCTURE-FUNCTION
DNA is the indispensable molecule of life. Fundamentals of DNA
structure and functioning are therefore central to understanding
molecular genetics and genomics. In this course, DNA structure and
function are examined through lectures and discussions of the original
scholarly literature. Originally, DNA was believed to be a uniform
right-handed double helix with limited structural flexibility. It has now
become clear, however, that its structure is highly versatile, and this
versatility is vital for major genetic processes. Topics include DNA
secondary and tertiary structures, DNA topology and topoisomerases,
mechanisms of protein-DNA recognition and the structure of the
chromatin; how the principles of DNA organization are employed in key
genetic transactions, including DNA replication, transcription, repair,
and recombination.
Prerequisites: BIO 41 and junior standing or consent.
Sections
00169
BIO 019001 F+TR Mirkin, Sergei 1.0 Req Bio 41& Jr
Stnd
BIO 0194
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
At least fifteen hours per week of laboratory or field investigation, which
must include independent design of experiments. Students write a
summary of research accomplished and give an oral presentation to
members of the department.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher, and BIO 93 or BIO 94 or
equivalent, and prior permission of research mentor and course
coordinator.
Sections
00170 BIO 019401 ARR Koegel, Susan 1.0 Soph Standing
And Bio93 Or
Bio94 Or Equiv
Perm Mentor
BIO 0196
SELECTED TOPICS
Exploration of special topics in biology through seminars or guided
individual study. Prerequisite: consent. Credit as arranged (usually
one-half or one course).
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Sections
BIOLOGY OF FISHES
00171 BIO 019601 ARR Pechenik, Jan 1.0 Apply At Bio
Dept Office
00172 BIO 019603 ARR Starks, Philip 1.0 Permission Of
Instructor
00173 BIO 019604 ARR Orians, Colin 1.0 Permission Of
Instructor
00174 BIO 019605 ARR Cochrane, David 1.0 Permission Of
Instructor
00175 BIO 019606 Levin, Michael 1.0
00176 BIO 019607 Trimmer, Barry 1.0 Undergraduates
By Approval
Only
BIO 0199
SENIOR HONORS THESIS
Intensive laboratory or field investigation, including independent design
of experiments, a written thesis, and an oral defense. Application is
made during the student's sixth semester. Normally, the applicant
should have received at least three grades of A toward satisfying the
concentration requirements for the biology major and should have a
cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.
Sections
00177 BIO 019901 ARR Koegel, Susan 1.0 Permission Of
Instructor
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