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ARAD 5500 - Introduction to Design Thinking
This course is a pilot seminar designed to launch for the School of Architecture a curriculum in Design Thinking, to be broadened and deepened in subsequent semesters. The course introduces the use of abductive reasoning to solve complex problems, using Architecture and the Arts as exemplars of creative problem solving techniques.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5010 - Astrophysical Processes
An introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics organized around learning physical principles and applying them to astrophysical objects. Physics covered will be chosen from fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, statistical mechanics, classical and quantum radiation processes, and quantum mechanics of atomic and molecular structure. This graduate course will involve more complex and difficult assignments than ASTR 4810. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5110 - Astronomical Techniques
Surveys modern techniques of radiation measurement, data analysis, and image processing, and their application to astrophysical problems, especially the physical properties of stars and galaxies. Relevant laboratory experiments and observations with the department’s telescopes are included. Students are expected to develop a familiarity with programming and other basic computer skills if they do not already possess them.
Prerequisite: ASTR 2110-2120; PHYS 3420, 3430 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5340 - Introductory Radio Astronomy
Studies the fundamentals of measuring power and power spectra, antennas, interferometers, and radiometers. Topics include thermal radiation, synchrotron radiation, and line frequency radiation; and radio emission from the planets, sun, flare stars, pulsars, supernovae, interstellar gas, galaxies, and quasi-stellar sources.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5350 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation
An introduction to the instrumentation of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, noise theory, basic radiometry, antennas, low noise electronics, coherent receivers, signal processing for continuum and spectral line studies, and arrays. Lecture material is supplemented by illustrative labs.
Prerequisite: ASTR 5340 or Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5450 - High Energy Astrophysics
Introduces the physics of basic radiation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes that are important in high energy phenomena and space science. Discusses applications to pulsars, active galactic nuclei, radio galaxies, quasars, and supernovae.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5460 - Binary Stars
Topics include the determination of orbital elements, the mass-luminosity-radius relation, formation of binary systems, the Roche model, mass loss, mass transfer, circumstellar material, accretion disks, evolution of close interacting binaries, and some special classes of binaries such as cataclysmic variables, RS CVn binaries, Algol-type binaries, and X-ray binaries.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5480 - Evolution of the Universe
Studies the origin and evolution of structure in the universe. Topics include the formation and evolution of galaxies, and tests of the theory based on observations of large-scale structure and the properties of galaxies as a function of look-back time.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5559 - New Course in Astronomy
New course in the subject of astronomy.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ASTR 5610 - Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations
Explores the structure and evolution of star clusters and galaxies, with emphasis on the kinematics, chemistry, ages, and spectral energy distributions of stellar populations. The course introduces fundamental tools of Galactic astronomy, including methods for assessing the size, shape, age, and dynamics of the Milky Way and other stellar systems, galaxy formation, interstellar gas and dust, dark matter, and the distance scale.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5630 - Extragalactic Astronomy
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both qualitative and quantitative discussion of various types of galaxy (ellipticals, spirals, dwarf, starburst); results from theory of stellar dynamics; groups and clusters of galaxies; active galaxies; high-redshift galaxies; galaxy evolution; the intergalactic medium; and dark matter. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students.
Prerequisite: Physics and Math through PHYS 2610, MATH 3250 (or equivalent); ASTR 2110, 2120 (or equivalent).
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5640 - Extragalactic Astronomy II
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Proposed: This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students.
Prerequisite: ASTR 5630 or Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5730 - Astronomy: Space Science for Teachers
Explores selected topics in astronomy and cosmology relevant to K-12 teachers. Includes discussion of key concepts and theories and historical development, recent discoveries, and application of physical principles. Includes consideration of space and time, electromagnetic radiation, the structure and origin of the universe, the development of the solar system, stars and galaxies, and exploration of space.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 5800 - Introduction to Astrochemistry
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe, especially in clouds of gas and dust lying among the stars in our Milky Way Galaxy and external galaxies. Among the topics to be studied: a brief intro to stars & the interstellar medium, astronomical spectroscopy, & molecular spatial maps. Prerequisite: Students should have a basic knowledge of chemical kinetics, such as that obtained in an undergraduate course in physical chemistry, and a basic knowledge of either atomic or molecular spectroscopy.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 6210 - Introduction to Sky and Solar System Concepts
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1210. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the sky and solar system related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections, but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school.
Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 6220 - Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Universe Concepts
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1220. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the stars, galaxies and universe related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school.
Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 6559 - New course in Astronomy
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ASTR 7559 - New Course in Astronomy
New Course in the subject of astronomy.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ASTR 8400 - Advanced Seminar
Subjects of current interest, such as star formation, galaxy evolution, cosmology, etc., are discussed. The topic to be covered appears in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 8490 - Advanced Seminar
Subjects of current interest, such as star formation, galaxy evolution, cosmology, etc., are discussed. The topic to be covered appears in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
Credits: 3
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ASTR 8500 - Current Astronomical Topics
UVa staff and guest speakers discuss current research problems.
Credits: 1
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ASTR 8559 - New Course in Astronomy.
New Course in the subject of Astronomy.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ASTR 8998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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ASTR 8999 - Non-Topical Research
For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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ASTR 9559 - New Course in Astronomy
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
Credits: 1 to 4
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ASTR 9998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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ASTR 9999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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BIOC 5080 - Computer Analysis of DNA and Protein Sequences
Surveys computer methods for analyzing DNA and protein sequences. Discusses analytical methods, including DNA and protein sequence comparisons; recognition of patterns in DNA and protein sequences; finding genes; protein structure prediction; analyzing protein 3-D structure; and constructing evolutionary trees.
Prerequisite: MICR 8010 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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BIOC 5559 - New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOC 8011 - General and Molecular Genetics
This course focuses on genetic analysis as an experimental tool to study complex problems in biology. The course will incorporate genetic and functional genomic concepts using model organisms from yeast to mammals. The class combines lectures and discussions sessions, and are supplemented with readings and problems. Topics vary, but include areas of current interest to molecular, cell and developmental biologists.
Prerequisite: BIMS 6000
Credits: 2
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BIOC 8012 - Chromatin I
The Chromatin course modules are designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of chromatin structure and function. In Chromatin I, the focus will be on chromatin structure and organization, nucleosome and chromatin remodeling factors, and the multiple histone modifying enzymes that regulate DNA-templated cellular functions such as transcription, DNA replication, and repair.
Credits: 3
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BIOC 8014 - Chromatin II
The Chromatin course modules are designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of chromatin structure and function. Chromatin II will focus on the functional aspects of chromatin organization and regulation. The course will meet two days a week, with time split between faculty presentations that introduce a topic and provide key information, and more interactive sessions that will involve discussions of primary literature.
Prerequisite: Restricted to BIMS students or departmental approval required
Credits: 2
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BIOC 8131 - Colloquium
Research seminars by invited guests and research personnel within the department. All biochemistry graduate students must attend.
Credits: 1
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BIOC 8140 - Applied Genomics
This course will introduce current concepts in genomics, emphasizing the application of the latest approaches (methodology, techniques, tools, or software) to address research questions.
Credits: 2
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BIOC 8142 - Bioinformatics and Protein Structure
The course provides an introduction to strategies for analyzing protein and DNA sequences at the genomic and metagenomic level. The course will focus on practical aspects of genome sequence analysis. Beginning with an introduction to Unix and Perl programming, the course will cover alignment algorithms and statistics, protein function prediction, and preliminary analysis of Next Generation sequence data.
Prerequisite: Core Course or permission of instructor
Credits: 2
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BIOC 8145 - Bioinformatics and Functional Analysis of Genomes
The class covers statistical and programming background as well as introduction to software tools for analysis of functional genomics data sets and will focus on analysis of high throughput sequence data including RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq. Students will also learn how to further summarize their data from a regulatory network perspective by performing TF-DNA motif, metabolic/signaling pathway and gene ontology (GO) analysis.
Prerequisite: Bioinformatics and Protein Structure or permission of instructor
Credits: 2
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BIOC 8150 - Biochemical Literature
A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required.
Credits: 1
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BIOC 8151 - Biochemical Literature
A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required.
Credits: 1
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BIOC 8559 - New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
New course in the subject area of biochemistry and molecular genetics.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOC 9559 - New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOC 9995 - Topical Research: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Topical Research
Credits: 3 to 12
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BIOC 9998 - Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research
Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research
Credits: 3 to 12
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BIOC 9999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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BIOE 8559 - New Course in Bioethics
New Course in the subject of Bioethics.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOL 5010 - Biochemistry
Structure and function of the major constituents of cells (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates) and the relationship to cellular metabolism and self-replication. Lectures and discussion.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000; organic chemistry.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 5070 - Practical Aspects of Light Microscopy in the Biological Sciences
Practical usage of various microscopy imaging methodologies to study the morphology and cellular function in various biological systems from single cell to single molecule in cells and tissues. Topics include basics theory of microscopy, imaging and image analysis to solve various biological questions, fluorophore labeling, technical and hands on training on various microscopy techniques applied in different biological and biomedical investigations. Lectures, discussion, student presentations and laboratory.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 5080 - Developmental Mechanisms
Analyzes the cellular and molecular basis of developmental phenomena, reviewing both classical foundations and recent discoveries. Lectures focus on the major developmental systems used for analysis of embryogenesis (e.g., mouse, frog, and fly) and concentrate on several themes that pervade modern research in this area (e.g., signal transduction mechanisms). Readings are from the primary research literature, supplemented by textbook assignments. Lectures and discussion.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 5120 - Comparative Biochemistry
Examines the biochemical adaptations that have arisen in organisms in response to physiological demands. Topics are drawn from recent advances made in elucidating molecular mechanisms of metabolic regulation.
Prerequisite: Organic chemistry; BIOL 5010; instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 5170 - Molecular Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Credits: 4
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BIOL 5250 - Ecological Issues in Global Change
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment.
Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 5370 - Epidemiology and Evolution of Infections Disease
Discussion of current literature and selected topics on theoretical and empirical studies of disease dynamics and genetic change in plant, animal and human populations. There will be lectures, weekly readings, plus a student project and presentation.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3090 or Instructor Permission.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 5460 - Molecular Neuroscience
Covers contributions of molecular and molecular genetic studies to neural development and function. Utilizes primary literature and literature reviews, emphasizing critical reading skills and analysis of molecular data.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000, 3010.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 5559 - New Course in Biology
New course in the subject of biology.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOL 6559 - New Course in Biology
New course in the subject of biology.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOL 7020 - Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics
Examines the mechanisms of evolution within populations, molecular evolution, and the process of speculation. Topics include genetics of adaptation and speciation, natural selection, and the processes influencing the evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular level. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7120 - When Good Cells Go Bad
This course will cover topics related to major neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma) and Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7150 - Evolution of Sex
Despite the many benefits of asexual reproduction, the vast majority of eukaryotic organisms reproduce sexually. How sex evolved, and how it persists despite its many associated costs, are major unanswered questions in biology. We will explore the diversity of sexual reproduction and associated evolutionary phenomena with a focus on critically evaluating current research and theory in this field.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or permission from Instructor
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7170 - Cellular Neurobiology
Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure & function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation & conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion credits. Class mtgs include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology w/ NeuroDynamix.
Credits: 4
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BIOL 7180 - Behavioral Ecology
Behavioral ecology explores the evolutionary analysis and explanations for the diversity of animal behavior, including foraging decisions, altruism, cooperation, mate choice, group living, parental care and range of other sociobiological phenomena.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7190 - Biological Clocks
Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7215 - Microbial Genomics
Microbes rule. In this course, we will explore how microbes rule the world and how genomics has revolutionized the way we study them. In the firs half of the course, fundamental principles of microbiology will be introduced. In the second half of the course, we will learn some basic concepts of genomics with an emphasis on the current topics in the microbial genomics field.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7220 - Introduction to Systems Biology
An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7230 - Animal Physiology
Uses diverse examples to identify general principles in physiological adaptation of animals to environmental challenges.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7280 - The Genetic Basis of Behavior
This course studies behavior paradigms in model animals and the modern genetic tools used study and dissect the circuits underlying them. Can an animal as simple as a fly or mouse learn simple tasks, show appetitive behaviors and cravings, and inform studies of human addiction? Readings from classic and current literature will show the historical context of this field and develop critical reading skills.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7310 - Sensory Neurobiology
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses and consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, and finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7320 - Signal Transduction: How cells talk to each other
This advanced undergraduate course explores how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment. This area of biology is referred to as signal transduction and is the basis for most if not all normal and disease processes in humans. Therefore, significant time is spent on defining archetypal signaling modules that all cells use to receive and communicate information to and from their environment.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7350 - Metabolic Systems
Examination of molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic regulation in mammals
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7370 - Epigenetics
Explores the emerging science, Epigenetics. Topics include epigenetics in model organisms and molecular mechanisms such as the Polycomb and Trithorax Group proteins, histone modifications and variants, dosage compensation, DNA methylation, nuclear reprogramming and stem cell pluripotency.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7410 - Molecular Biology
A survey of contemporary issues in molecular biology and genetics. The course will be a combination of text-based lectures and discussions of the current literature emphasizing the development of critical reading techniques. This course is meant for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Background material will be from Molecular Biology of the Gene, 5th ed, Watson et al, Pearson/Benj Cummings, More recent material will be from current literature.
Credits: 3
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BIOL 7510 - Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Department’s Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section, as each section is a specialized topic.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOL 7559 - New Course in Biology
New course in the subject of biology.
Credits: 1 to 4
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BIOL 7993 - Independent Study in Biology
A biology faculty member supervises and approves all components of this course, designating the number of credits to be earned prior to enrollment. Students successfully complete one or more courses offered by the Department of Biology at the 300 level or above and, for each course, write a 10-page (minimum) paper on a relevant topic.
Credits: 1 to 4
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