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| Graduate Seminar: Cell Structure and Function |
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| Research Seminar in Membrane Biology | Credits:
1 Designed primarily for students currently engaged in some aspect of membrane research. Critical discussion of literature and ongoing research, a seminar presentation and a paper are required. May be repeated for credit with the consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, biochemistry, and consent of the instructor. |
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| Research Seminar in Immunology | Credits:
1 Intended primarily for students currently engaged in research in immunology. Students and faculty will present results of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Graduate Seminar: Plant Biology | Credits:
3 An examination and critical review of current problems in plant biology, concentrating on molecular approaches to these problems. Topics may include control of growth and development, responses to the environment, improvement of crop production in agriculture, molecular analysis of photosynthesis, host/pathogen interactions, plant reproduction, and model systems for molecular genetic analyses. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; BIOL 304 and BIOL 456 or equivalent are recommended. |
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| Research Seminar in Molecular Biology | Credits:
1 This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in research in molecular biology. Students and faculty will present results of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Graduate Seminar: Analysis of Development | Credits:
3 An examination and critical review of the literature pertaining to persistent problems in developmental biology and the differentiation of cell types. Topics to be covered include gametogenesis, fertilization, and cleavage patterns; biochemical events during early embryogenesis; nucleocytoplasmic interactions in development; inductive phenomena; the role of cell contact specificities in morphogenesis; stability of the differentiated state; the hormonal controls in differentiating cell systems. The theory of differential gene expression will be evaluated by examining the cytological and biochemical evidence for time and tissue specificities of gene action. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, and passage of the developmental biology qualifying examination. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Graduate Seminar: Advanced Topics in Organismic Biology | Credits:
3 A seminar course designed to familiarize the student with contemporary problems and experimental approaches in the field of regulatory biology at the organismic level. Emphasis will be placed on critical evaluation of current literature in one of the following areas: respiratory and circulatory systems; ion and water balance; mechanisms of hormonal regulation; biological basis of behavior; temperature regulation and compensation; sensory neuro physiology. The topic chosen will vary each semester. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, and passage of the organismic biology qualifying examination. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Research Seminar in Animal Physiology and Behavior | Credits:
1 This course is designed primarily for students currently engaged in research into aspects of animal physiology and behavior at the organismic and cellular levels. Critical discussion of current literature and ongoing research, and a seminar presentation are required. The course may be repeated for credit. |
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| Research Seminar in Cellular Neurobiology and Behavior | Credits:
1 This is a research and literature review seminar course in the area of cellular neurobiology. Primary scientific literature and recent reviews reporting on important new developments in research on nervous systems will be presented and discussed. One or two general topics will provide the focus for each semester's study. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Research Seminar in Ecology and Evolution | Credits:
1 This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in research in plant biology. Students and faculty will present results of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Graduate Seminar in Ecology and Evolution | Credits:
3 This seminar emphasizes critical examination of the literature in one or more current research areas in ecology and evolutionary biology. Possible topics include: mechanisms of adaptation at different levels of organization; multivariate interpretation of data from natural populations; evolution of life history patterns; population growth and regulation; interspecific competition; predator-prey interactions; mutualisms, and indirect effects in food webs; community structure and function; nutrient cycling and energy flow. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and passage of the population biology qualifying examination. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Research Seminar in Ecology and Evolution | Credits:
1 This course is intended primarily for students currently engaged in research in ecology and evolution. Students and faculty will present results of their recent experiments and/or important papers from the current literature for critical discussion; participation in the discussion of the work of others is expected. May be repeated for credit. |
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| Graduate Seminar in Molecular Biology | Credits:
3 The class will consist of a series of student-led seminars related to a specific topic in molecular biology. The topic will change from year to year and will normally be in an area where substantial progress has recently been reported. Each weekly session will include student presentation of several papers assigned by the class director upon discussion with the student in charge of a given seminar. The presentation will be intermingled with discussion among the seminar participants. All students are expected to have read assigned papers before each seminar and to contribute to the discussion. Grading will be based on the quality of the presentation(s) and the participation in the discussion. Prerequisites: A class that included a substantial introduction to molecular biology. Permission of class director is required. |
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| Master's Thesis Research | Credits:
1-6 Master's thesis research under the direction of a faculty member. Six semester hours required for the master's degree with thesis. |
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| Doctoral Dissertation Research | Credits:
1-6 Research on doctoral dissertation under direction of faculty advisor. A minimum of twelve semester hours are required for Ph.D. degree. |
