LIFE-SCI 399      Introduction To Research
Introduction to the theory and practice of research in modern biological sciences. Consent of full-time regular SBS doctoral faculty member and undergraduate programs office required. Requires minimum of 3-4 hours per week in the laboratory for each credit hour.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 401      Biophysical Principles
Fundamental biophysical concepts and their application to the study of biological molecules, particularly macromolecules and supramolecular structures. Includes discussion of thermodynamics, kinetics, and spectroscopy.
Credits: 3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 438      Molecular Recognition In Cellular Biology
Studies the latest development leading to an increased understanding of cellular biology processes when the experimental tools of structural biology analysis and molecular genetics are applied.
Credits: 2 hours
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LIFE-SCI 490WI      Senior Seminar
Discussion, writing and specific readings to coordinate with and amplify topics covered in School of Biological Sciences seminars; must include a term paper on a specific topic.
Credits: 3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497A      Special Topics-Bioinformatics
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of bioinformatics including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497B      Special Topics-Genetics
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of genetics including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497BB      Special Topics: Behavioral Biology
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497C      Special Topics-Microbiology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of microbiology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497D      Special Topics-Physiology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of physiology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497E      Special Topics - Biochemistry
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of biochemistry including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497F      Special Topics - Biophysics
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of biophysics including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497G      Special Topics-Cell Biology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of cell biology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497H      Special Topics: Neuroscience
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of neuroscience including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497I      Special Topics-Botany
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of botany including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497J      Special Topics-Zoology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of zoology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497K      Special Topics-Ecology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of ecology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497L      Special Topics-Biological Sciences
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of biological sciences including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 497P      Special Topics-Biotechnology
Individual or small group study of topics in the area of biotechnology including class room work, presentation, library work, and writing of term papers or other reports. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 courses may not exceed 4 credit hours towards Biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 499A      Undergraduate Research-Bioinformatics
Independent research, including the writing of research reports in the area of bioinformatics. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 may not exceed 4 credit hours towards biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LIFE-SCI 499B      Undergraduate Research-Genetics
Independent research, including the writing of research reports in the area of genetics. Combined credit for LIFE-SCI 497 and LIFE-SCI 499 may not exceed 4 credit hours towards biology course degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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