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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.250.205 (02)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 1/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.300 (01)
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers II
T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Huang, P C
Mudd 100
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers II AS.250.300 (01)
Lecture Series designed for those curious about a career in life sciences, medicine and public health. A novel format combining presentation with didactic interviews gives a broad view of a range of research topics, experimental approaches and logistics, and practical applications as well as career paths. Emphasis is on the excitement of scientific explorations not an abundance of the technical facts and figures. Freshmen and non-science majors.
Co-listed with AS.250.106 and AS.250.306
Credits: 1.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Instructor: Huang, P C
Room: Mudd 100
Status: Open
Seats Available: 18/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.205 (01)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 3/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.205 (03)
Introduction to Computing
MWF 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Damjanovic, Ana
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 5/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.205 (05)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 1/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.205 (04)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 5/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.205 (06)
Introduction to Computing
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Procopio, Maria
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98
GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
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 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. Exams will be held on the following dates: Feb 27, Apr 9, May 1 at 7:30-9:00 pm
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: 17/39
PosTag(s): GECS-SCI, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CP
AS.250.302 (01)
Modeling the Living Cell
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM, M 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Johnson, Margaret E
Jenkins 107
NEUR-CP, CSCI-OTHER
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
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/25
PosTag(s): NEUR-CP, CSCI-OTHER
AS.250.106 (01)
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers I
T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Huang, P C
Mudd 100
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers I AS.250.106 (01)
Lecture Series designed for those curious about a career in life sciences, medicine and public health. A novel format combining presentation with didactic interviews gives a broad view of a range of research topics, experimental approaches and logistics, and practical applications as well as career paths. Emphasis is on the excitement of scientific explorations not an abundance of the technical facts and figures. Freshmen and non-science majors.
Co-listed with AS.250.300 and AS.250.306.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Instructor: Huang, P C
Room: Mudd 100
Status: Open
Seats Available: 26/40
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.131 (01)
Freshman Seminar in Biophysics
W 1:30PM - 2:50PM
Fleming, Karen G, Roberts, Elijah
Jenkins 107
Freshman Seminar in Biophysics AS.250.131 (01)
Introduction of contemporary biophysics research topics through presentations, discussion and hands-on exercise. Freshmen only. S/U grading only.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 2:50PM
Instructor: Fleming, Karen G, Roberts, Elijah
Room: Jenkins 107
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.306 (01)
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers III
T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Huang, P C
Mudd 100
Introduction to Biomedical Research and Careers III AS.250.306 (01)
Lecture Series designed for those curious about a career in life sciences, medicine and public health. A novel format combining presentation with didactic interviews gives a broad view of a range of research topics, experimental approaches and logistics, and practical applications as well as career paths. Emphasis is on the excitement of scientific explorations not an abundance of the technical facts and figures. Freshmen and non-science majors.
Co-listed with AS.250.106 and AS.250.300
Credits: 1.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 7:30PM - 8:50PM
Instructor: Huang, P C
Room: Mudd 100
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.310 (01)
Exploring Protein Biophysics using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Majumdar, Ananya
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Majumdar, Ananya
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.316 (01)
Biochemistry II
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Rokita, Steven, Woodson, Sarah
Jenkins 107
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Rokita, Steven, Woodson, Sarah
Room: Jenkins 107
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.381 (01)
Spectroscopy and Its Application in Biophysical Reactions
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Lecomte, Juliette
Jenkins 107
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Lecomte, Juliette
Room: Jenkins 107
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/32
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.383 (01)
Molecular Biophysics Laboratory
W 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Fitch, Carolyn A
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
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: Fitch, Carolyn A
Room: UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G96
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.250.421 (01)
Advanced Seminar in Membrane Protein Structure, Function & Pharmacology
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Fleming, Karen G
UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89
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
