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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.250.205 (01)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (01)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (02)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (02)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (03)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (03)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 31/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (04)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (04)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 29/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (05)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (05)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 24/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (06)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (06)
This course will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications and disciplines, not only the life sciences. Students learn to work in the Unix environment, to write shells scripts, and to make use of powerful Unix commands (e.g grep,
awk, and sed). They will learn to program using the Python programming language, graphing software, and a package for numerical and statistical computing, such as Mathematica or MATLAB. At the end of the semester students will complete a project coupling all components
of the semester together. Brief lectures followed by extensive hands-on computer laboratories with examples from many disciplines. No prerequisites. Course offered every semester.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/36
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (01)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
M 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Staff
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (01)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Staff
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (02)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Staff
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (02)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Staff
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (05)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
F 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (05)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: F 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (07)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (07)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (08)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
W 6:00PM - 9:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (08)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 6:00PM - 9:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 20/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (09)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
Th 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Staff
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (09)
This laboratory examines the relationship between genes and proteins in the context of disease and evolution. It is a research project lab in which the structural and functional consequences of mutations are determined for a model protein. Students will learn basic protein science and standard biochemical techniques and methods in protein engineering. They will perform experiments in site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and structural, functional and physical characterization of proteins. No prerequisites. Courses offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: Th 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Staff
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.315 (01)
Biochemistry I
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Lecomte, Juliette
Shaffer 303
Biochemistry I AS.250.315 (01)
Foundation for advanced classes in Biophysics and other quantitative biological disciplines. This class is the first semester of a two semester course in biochemistry. Topics in Biochemistry I include chemical and physical properties of biomolecules and energetic principles of catabolic pathways. Co-listed with AS.030.315
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Lecomte, Juliette
Room: Shaffer 303
Status: Open
Seats Available: 30/49
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.335 (01)
Single Molecule & Cell Biophysics
T 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Ha, Taekjip, Myong, Sua
Hodson 203
Single Molecule & Cell Biophysics AS.250.335 (01)
This (elective) course offers an introduction to the field of single molecule and single cell biophysics to second and third year undergraduate students in biophysics. We will examine technologies such as single molecule fluorescence, force measurements and single cell fluorescence detections that enable high precision molecular visualizations in vitro and in cells. In addition, we will cover topics of genome engineering, cell mechanics and optogenetics toward the end of the semester. Each student is expected to read two articles assigned for each week and submit a written summary. All students will take turns presenting the assigned articles to class.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Ha, Taekjip, Myong, Sua
Room: Hodson 203
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.351 (01)
Reproductive Physiology
W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Zirkin, Barry R
BIOL-UL, BEHB-BIOBEH
Reproductive Physiology AS.250.351 (01)
Focuses on reproductive physiology and biochemical and molecular regulation of the female and male reproductive tracts. Topics include the hypothalamus and pituitary, peptide and steroid hormone action, epididymis and male accessory sex organs, female reproductive tract, menstrual cycle, ovulation and gamete transport, fertilization and fertility enhancement, sexually transmitted diseases, and male and female contraceptive methods. Introductory lectures on each topic followed by research-oriented lectures and readings from current literature.
Credits: 2.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Instructor: Zirkin, Barry R
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/100
PosTag(s): BIOL-UL, BEHB-BIOBEH
AS.250.383 (01)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
W 1:30PM - 2:20PM, W 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
Bloomberg 172
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory AS.250.383 (01)
An advanced inquiry based laboratory course covering experimental biophysical techniques to introduce fundamental physical principles governing the structure/function relationship of biological macromolecules. Students will investigate a “model protein”, staphylococcal nuclease, the “hydrogen atom” of biophysics. Using a vast library of variants, the effect of small changes in protein sequence will be explored. A variety of techniques will be used to probe the equilibrium thermodynamics and kinetic properties of this system; chromatography, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, fluorescence, circular dichroism, nuclear magnetic resonance), calorimetry, analytical centrifugation, X-ray crystallography, mass spectroscopy, and computational methods as needed for analysis. These methods coupled with perturbations to the molecular environment (ligands, co-solvents, and temperature) will help to elucidate protein function. Prerequisite: Introduction to Scientific Computing (250.205) or equivalent. Biophysical Chemistry (250.372 or 020.370) or equivalent. Course taught in Fall and Spring.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 2:20PM, W 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: Bloomberg 172
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (02)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
Th 1:30PM - 2:20PM, Th 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
Shriver Hall 001 UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory AS.250.383 (02)
An advanced inquiry based laboratory course covering experimental biophysical techniques to introduce fundamental physical principles governing the structure/function relationship of biological macromolecules. Students will investigate a “model protein”, staphylococcal nuclease, the “hydrogen atom” of biophysics. Using a vast library of variants, the effect of small changes in protein sequence will be explored. A variety of techniques will be used to probe the equilibrium thermodynamics and kinetic properties of this system; chromatography, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, fluorescence, circular dichroism, nuclear magnetic resonance), calorimetry, analytical centrifugation, X-ray crystallography, mass spectroscopy, and computational methods as needed for analysis. These methods coupled with perturbations to the molecular environment (ligands, co-solvents, and temperature) will help to elucidate protein function. Prerequisite: Introduction to Scientific Computing (250.205) or equivalent. Biophysical Chemistry (250.372 or 020.370) or equivalent. Course taught in Fall and Spring.
Advanced Seminar in Membrane Protein Structure, Function & Pharmacology
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Fleming, Karen G
Krieger 205
Advanced Seminar in Membrane Protein Structure, Function & Pharmacology AS.250.421 (01)
Topics are meant to illustrate the physical basis of membranes and membrane proteins towards understanding their functions and pharmacological importance including aspects of drug design as it relates to membranes. Contemporary issues in the field will be covered using primary literature articles, structural manipulations in pymol, and computational binding simulations.
Recommended Course Background: AS.030.205, AS.250.307, and AS.250.372
