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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.250.315 (01)
Biochemistry I
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Lecomte, Juliette
BLC 5015
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: BLC 5015
Status: Open
Seats Available: 35/49
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.351 (01)
Reproductive Physiology
W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Zirkin, Barry R
Krieger 205
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: Krieger 205
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/100
PosTag(s): BIOL-UL, BEHB-BIOBEH
AS.001.119 (01)
FYS: The Nature of Nature
T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Garcia-Moreno, Bertrand
Jenkins 102
FYS: The Nature of Nature AS.001.119 (01)
To understand nature, we normally apply the scientific method to dissect complexity and to identify general principles and natural laws. Fortunately, science is not the only avenue for understanding and appreciating the fundamental character of the natural world and the logic of life. This is precisely how the Greeks, without the benefit of the technological and mathematical armamentarium at our disposal today, simply by identifying critical questions, laid the foundation for modern science and contributed insight that has stood the test of time. In this First-Year Seminar, we will emulate the Greeks. We will examine the nature of nature by asking questions about phenomena we experience in our daily lives. We will read brief sources from popular science and engage in weekly conversations. For the students with backgrounds in science, these conversations are an opportunity to discover the elusive continuity and connectivity between elements in nature that siloed science education all too often obfuscates. The students without science in their background will come to understand the forces that shape our world and our lives, and discover rich links between science and humanistic thinking.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Garcia-Moreno, Bertrand
Room: Jenkins 102
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.205 (01)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (01)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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: 20/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (02)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (02)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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: 13/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (03)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (03)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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: 33/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (06)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (06)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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: 23/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (01)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
M 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
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: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (05)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
F 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
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: Robinson, Aaron
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.205 (05)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (05)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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: 19/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (04)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
COGS-COMPCG
Introduction to Computing AS.250.205 (04)
This course is useful for many disciplines not only the life sciences. It will introduce students to basic computing concepts and tools useful in many applications. Students will learn to work in the Unix environment, and write bash shells scripts.
They will learn to program using the Python programming language, including Python libraries for graphing, fitting and for numerical and statistical computing, such as NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
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): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (02)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
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: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (07)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Robinson, Aaron
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: Robinson, Aaron
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (08)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
W 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
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 - 10:00PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (09)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
Th 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
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: Sorenson, Jaime Lynn
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/24
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: Open
Seats Available: 22/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.302 (01)
Modeling the Living Cell
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM, M 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Johnson, Margaret E
Jenkins 107 Jenkins 122
Modeling the Living Cell AS.250.302 (01)
Previously titled "Models and Algorithms in Biophysics." Introduction to physical and mathematical models used to represent biophysical systems and phenomena. Students will learn
algorithms for implementing models computationally and perform basic implementations. We will discuss the types of approximations made to develop useful models of complex biological systems, and the comparison of model predictions with experiment.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM, M 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Instructor: Johnson, Margaret E
Room: Jenkins 107 Jenkins 122
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (02)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
Th 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 3/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (01)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
W 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
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 - 5:30PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.420 (01)
Advanced Seminar in Macromolecular Binding
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Fleming, Karen G
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Advanced Seminar in Macromolecular Binding AS.250.420 (01)
All biological processes require the interactions of macromolecules with each other or with ligands that activate or inhibit their activities in a controlled manner. This is a literature and skills-based course that will discuss theoretical principles, logic, approaches and practical considerations used to study these binding processes from a quantitative perspective. Topics will include thermodynamics, single and multiple binding equilibria, linkage relationships, cooperativity, allostery, and macromolecular assembly. Some biophysical methods used in the study of binding reactions will be discussed. Simulation and analysis of binding scenarios will be used to analyze illustrate binding schemes, and examples from the scientific literature will be reviewed and discussed. Basic working knowledge of Python is helpful. The writing component will be in one of the common formats employed in the professional biophysics field.
Recommended Course Background: AS.250.372 Biophysical Chemistry