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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.
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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.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 23/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (02)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
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
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 31/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (04)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (05)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 21/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (06)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 27/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (01)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
M 1:30PM - 2:30PM, M 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: M 1:30PM - 2:30PM, M 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (02)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 1:30PM - 2:30PM, T 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 2:30PM, T 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (03)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
F 1:30PM - 2:30PM, F 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (03)
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.
Days/Times: F 1:30PM - 2:30PM, F 2:31PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (04)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 6:00PM - 7:00PM, T 7:01PM - 10:00PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (04)
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.
Days/Times: T 6:00PM - 7:00PM, T 7:01PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (05)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
W 6:00PM - 7:00PM, W 7:01PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: W 6:00PM - 7:00PM, W 7:01PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (06)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
Th 6:00PM - 7:00PM, Th 7:01PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Spring 2025
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (06)
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.
Exploring Protein Biophysics using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Majumdar, Ananya
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Spring 2025
NMR is a spectroscopic technique which provides unique, atomic level insights into the inner workings of biomolecules in aqueous solution and solid state. A wide variety of biophysical properties can be studied by solution state NMR, such as the three dimensional structures of biological macromolecules, their dynamical properties in solution, interactions with other molecules and their physical and chemical properties which modulate structure-function relationships (such electrostatics and redox chemistry). NMR exploits the exquisite sensitivity of magnetic properties of atomic nuclei to their local electronic (and therefore, chemical) environment. As a result, biophysical properties can be studied at atomic resolution, and the global properties of a molecule can be deconstructed in terms of detailed, atomic level information. In addition, interactions between nuclei can be exploited to enhance the information content of NMR spectra via multidimensional (2D and 3D) spectroscopy. Since these properties can be studied in solution, NMR methods serve as an effective complement to X-Ray crystallography and electron microscopy. In this course, we will learn about the basics of NMR spectroscopy, acquire 1D and 2D NMR spectra and use various NMR experiments to characterize and probe biophysical properties of proteins at an atomic level.
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Exploring Protein Biophysics using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy AS.250.310 (01)
NMR is a spectroscopic technique which provides unique, atomic level insights into the inner workings of biomolecules in aqueous solution and solid state. A wide variety of biophysical properties can be studied by solution state NMR, such as the three dimensional structures of biological macromolecules, their dynamical properties in solution, interactions with other molecules and their physical and chemical properties which modulate structure-function relationships (such electrostatics and redox chemistry). NMR exploits the exquisite sensitivity of magnetic properties of atomic nuclei to their local electronic (and therefore, chemical) environment. As a result, biophysical properties can be studied at atomic resolution, and the global properties of a molecule can be deconstructed in terms of detailed, atomic level information. In addition, interactions between nuclei can be exploited to enhance the information content of NMR spectra via multidimensional (2D and 3D) spectroscopy. Since these properties can be studied in solution, NMR methods serve as an effective complement to X-Ray crystallography and electron microscopy. In this course, we will learn about the basics of NMR spectroscopy, acquire 1D and 2D NMR spectra and use various NMR experiments to characterize and probe biophysical properties of proteins at an atomic level.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Majumdar, Ananya
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.316 (01)
Biochemistry II
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Rokita, Steven; Woodson, Sarah
Gilman 377
Spring 2025
Biochemical anabolism, nucleic acid structure, molecular basis of transcription, translation and regulation, signal transduction with an emphasis on physical concepts and chemical mechanisms. Format will include lectures and class discussion of readings from the literature.
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Biochemistry II AS.250.316 (01)
Biochemical anabolism, nucleic acid structure, molecular basis of transcription, translation and regulation, signal transduction with an emphasis on physical concepts and chemical mechanisms. Format will include lectures and class discussion of readings from the literature.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Rokita, Steven; Woodson, Sarah
Room: Gilman 377
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.372 (01)
Biophysical Chemistry
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, F 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Barrick, Doug
Hodson 311
Spring 2025
Course covers classical and statistical thermodynamics, spanning from simple to complex systems. Major topics include the first and second law, gases, liquids, chemical mixtures and reactions, partition functions, conformational transitions in peptides and proteins, ligand binding, and allostery. Methods for thermodynamic analysis will be discussed, including calorimetry and spectroscopy. Students will develop and apply different thermodynamic potentials, learn about different types of ensembles and partition functions. Students will learn to use Python
and will use it for data fitting and for statistical and mathematical analysis. Background: Calculus and Introductory Physics.
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Biophysical Chemistry AS.250.372 (01)
Course covers classical and statistical thermodynamics, spanning from simple to complex systems. Major topics include the first and second law, gases, liquids, chemical mixtures and reactions, partition functions, conformational transitions in peptides and proteins, ligand binding, and allostery. Methods for thermodynamic analysis will be discussed, including calorimetry and spectroscopy. Students will develop and apply different thermodynamic potentials, learn about different types of ensembles and partition functions. Students will learn to use Python
and will use it for data fitting and for statistical and mathematical analysis. Background: Calculus and Introductory Physics.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, F 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Barrick, Doug
Room: Hodson 311
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/40
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.381 (01)
Spectroscopy and Its Application in Biophysical Reactions
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Lecomte, Juliette
Hodson 305
Spring 2025
Continues Biophysical Chemistry (AS.250.372). Fundamentals of quantum mechanics underlying various spectroscopies (absorbance, circular dichroism, fluorescence, NMR); application to characterization of enzymes and nucleic acids.
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Spectroscopy and Its Application in Biophysical Reactions AS.250.381 (01)
Continues Biophysical Chemistry (AS.250.372). Fundamentals of quantum mechanics underlying various spectroscopies (absorbance, circular dichroism, fluorescence, NMR); application to characterization of enzymes and nucleic acids.
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Lecomte, Juliette
Room: Hodson 305
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (01)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
W 1:30PM - 5:00PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 0/9
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (02)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
Th 1:30PM - 5:00PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Spring 2025
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.
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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.
Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 1/9
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.405 (01)
Systems Genome Biology
MTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Blagoev, Krastan B
Jenkins 107
Spring 2025
Systems Genome Biology uses predictive mathematical models to describe the physical principles behind biological function in the cell’s genome, including the nucleus and cellular and nuclear organelles, the chromatin and its folding structures, biomolecular complexes, and the individual molecules. Students will learn our current understanding at the systems level of biomolecular condensates, how omics data is analyzed and how it is used to understand cellular regulation and cell fate transitions, how epigenetics is coded in the genome, how DNA repairs its damages, and how all these phenomena are altered in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases as well as in rare diseases. The course will include guest lectures by leading scientists in these areas.
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Systems Genome Biology AS.250.405 (01)
Systems Genome Biology uses predictive mathematical models to describe the physical principles behind biological function in the cell’s genome, including the nucleus and cellular and nuclear organelles, the chromatin and its folding structures, biomolecular complexes, and the individual molecules. Students will learn our current understanding at the systems level of biomolecular condensates, how omics data is analyzed and how it is used to understand cellular regulation and cell fate transitions, how epigenetics is coded in the genome, how DNA repairs its damages, and how all these phenomena are altered in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases as well as in rare diseases. The course will include guest lectures by leading scientists in these areas.
Days/Times: MTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Blagoev, Krastan B
Room: Jenkins 107
Status: Open
Seats Available: 23/30
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.205 (02)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (03)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 28/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (04)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 24/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (05)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.205 (06)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Procopio, Maria
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (01)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
M 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: M 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.001.119 (01)
FYS: The Nature of Nature
T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Garcia-Moreno, Bertrand
Jenkins 102
Fall 2024
How well do we understand the natural world? Are there common principles that can explain everything about it? What remains to be understood? Do we understand our past well enough to predict our future? Can I really take this seminar even if I don’t have a background in science or math? Yes you can! In this seminar we are going to emulate the Greeks, who without the benefit of the technological and mathematical armamentarium available today, driven simply by curiosity and their imagination, identified some of the fundamental questions that still puzzle us today. In the process they laid the foundation for modern science. Many of their insights have stood the test of time. We will examine the nature of nature by asking deep questions about the world around us and by examining phenomena we experience in our daily lives. We’ll try to identify continuity and connectivity between aspects of nature that are usually treated separately. Perhaps you’ll discover that science and religion, and scientific and humanistic inquiry, are more similar than you might think. Our seminar is organized around weekly conversations informed by all manner of sources: popular science writing, newspaper articles, fiction, poetry, and film. We will even do simple experiments in my lab (no lab or science experience necessary) to illustrate the logic of life.
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FYS: The Nature of Nature AS.001.119 (01)
How well do we understand the natural world? Are there common principles that can explain everything about it? What remains to be understood? Do we understand our past well enough to predict our future? Can I really take this seminar even if I don’t have a background in science or math? Yes you can! In this seminar we are going to emulate the Greeks, who without the benefit of the technological and mathematical armamentarium available today, driven simply by curiosity and their imagination, identified some of the fundamental questions that still puzzle us today. In the process they laid the foundation for modern science. Many of their insights have stood the test of time. We will examine the nature of nature by asking deep questions about the world around us and by examining phenomena we experience in our daily lives. We’ll try to identify continuity and connectivity between aspects of nature that are usually treated separately. Perhaps you’ll discover that science and religion, and scientific and humanistic inquiry, are more similar than you might think. Our seminar is organized around weekly conversations informed by all manner of sources: popular science writing, newspaper articles, fiction, poetry, and film. We will even do simple experiments in my lab (no lab or science experience necessary) to illustrate the logic of life.
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Garcia-Moreno, Bertrand
Room: Jenkins 102
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.253 (02)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
T 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.001.220 (01)
FYS: Reproduction in the 21st Century: Biology and Politics
T 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Zirkin, Barry R
Gilman 277
Fall 2024
This First-Year Seminar course will explore how 21st century childbearing conditions have changed, and the relationship of politics to these changes. Among the topics to be discussed are the impact on male and female infertility of assisted reproductive technologies that promote birth, including in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. But beyond how these technologies function, such topics as how decisions are/should be made about issues such as the acceptability of using genetic material from someone other than the hopeful parents to aid couples in having children will be addressed. Also to be discussed are how genetic technologies can be used to modify sperm, eggs and embryos, including risks, benefits, ethics and politics, and how, when and whether stem cells obtained from in vitro fertilization “leftovers” can be used. The ways in which these new approaches are perceived by the general public and by politicians, and how these perceptions affect the use of the new approaches, will be explored. Topics also will include whether abortions should be disallowed, allowed only under specific circumstances such as fetal anomalies observed during prenatal screening, or available as a women’s (or couple’s) right to choose. Contraception, both female and male, also will be explored. Thus, in addition to the science, this course will focus on when and how decisions are made regarding issues related to childbearing, including the roles of politics and social media.
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FYS: Reproduction in the 21st Century: Biology and Politics AS.001.220 (01)
This First-Year Seminar course will explore how 21st century childbearing conditions have changed, and the relationship of politics to these changes. Among the topics to be discussed are the impact on male and female infertility of assisted reproductive technologies that promote birth, including in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. But beyond how these technologies function, such topics as how decisions are/should be made about issues such as the acceptability of using genetic material from someone other than the hopeful parents to aid couples in having children will be addressed. Also to be discussed are how genetic technologies can be used to modify sperm, eggs and embryos, including risks, benefits, ethics and politics, and how, when and whether stem cells obtained from in vitro fertilization “leftovers” can be used. The ways in which these new approaches are perceived by the general public and by politicians, and how these perceptions affect the use of the new approaches, will be explored. Topics also will include whether abortions should be disallowed, allowed only under specific circumstances such as fetal anomalies observed during prenatal screening, or available as a women’s (or couple’s) right to choose. Contraception, both female and male, also will be explored. Thus, in addition to the science, this course will focus on when and how decisions are made regarding issues related to childbearing, including the roles of politics and social media.
Days/Times: T 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Instructor: Zirkin, Barry R
Room: Gilman 277
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.205 (01)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Damjanovic, Ana
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/36
PosTag(s): COGS-COMPCG
AS.250.253 (06)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
W 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (06)
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.
Days/Times: W 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (03)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
Th 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sorenson, Jaime
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (03)
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.
Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Sorenson, Jaime
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 22/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.253 (04)
Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab
F 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Robinson, Aaron
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Fall 2024
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (04)
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.
Days/Times: F 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.315 (01)
Biochemistry I
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Barrick, Doug; Nikolova, Evgenia Nikolaevna
Hodson 311
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
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.
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Protein Engineering and Biochemistry Lab AS.250.253 (11)
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.
Days/Times: T 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Instructor: Robinson, Aaron
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/24
PosTag(s): CHBE-ACBE
AS.250.302 (01)
Modeling the Living Cell
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM, M 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Johnson, Margaret E
Ames 218
Fall 2024
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.
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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.
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM, M 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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.
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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.