Bryn Mawr College

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This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses in this department for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.

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Spring 2012

COURSE	TITLE	SCHEDULE/ UNITS	MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS	LOCATION	INSTRUCTOR(S)
BIOL B102-001	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 25	Wien,M., Wien,M.
			PLI-Post bac: 6:45 PM- 8:30 PM TTH	Park 20
BIOL B102-A	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM T	Park 20	Wien,M.
BIOL B102-B	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM TH	Park 20	Wien,M.
BIOL B102-C	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM TH	Park 20	Wien,M.
BIOL B112-001	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Brodfuehrer,P.
BIOL B112-002	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Brodfuehrer,P.
BIOL B112-A	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B112-B	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM T	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B112-C	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B112-D	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B113-001	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Sears,M.
BIOL B113-002	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Sears,M.
BIOL B113-A	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B113-B	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM T	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B113-C	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B113-D	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B210-001	Biology and Public Policy	Semester / 1	Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH	Park 229	Greif,K.
BIOL B215-001	Experimental Design and Statistics	Semester / 1	LEC: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 10	Shapiro,J.
BIOL B255-001	Microbiology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 126	Chander,M.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH	Park 126
BIOL B303-001	Animal Physiology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 259	Brodfuehrer,P.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 127
BIOL B320-001	Evolutionary Ecology	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TTH	Park 11	Sears,M.
BIOL B327-001	Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics	Semester / 1	LEC: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH	Park 227	Shapiro,J.
BIOL B328-001	Analysis of Geospatial Data Using GIS	Semester / 1	LEC: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW	Dalton Hall 2	Consiglio,D.
BIOL B336-001	Evolutionary Biology: Advanced Topics	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 227	Gardiner,S., Marenco,P.
BIOL B354-001	Basic Concepts and Special Topics in Biochemistry	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 229	Porello,S.
BIOL B364-001	Developmental Neurobiology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW	Park 227	Greif,K.
BIOL B376-001	Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II	Semester / 1	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 229	Davis,T.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM T	Park 126
BIOL B393-001	Senior Seminar in Molecular Genetics	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 10	Davis,T.
BIOL B396-001	Topics in Neural and Behavioral Science	Semester / 1	Lecture: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM T	Park 259	Malkus,K., Thapar,A.
BIOL B399-001	Senior Seminar in Laboratory Investigations	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 227	Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B425-001	Praxis III	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA

Fall 2012

COURSE	TITLE	SCHEDULE/ UNITS	MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS	LOCATION	INSTRUCTOR(S)
BIOL B101-001	Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & the Central Dogma	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF	Park 25	Wien,M.
BIOL B101-A	Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & the Central Dogma	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 9:45 AM-12:45 PM T	Park 20	Wien,M.
BIOL B101-B	Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & the Central Dogma	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 9:45 AM-12:45 PM TH	Park 20
BIOL B101-C	Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & the Central Dogma	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM TH	Park 20
BIOL B110-001	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Greif,K.
BIOL B110-002	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Greif,K.
BIOL B110-00A	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B110-00B	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM T	Park 20
BIOL B110-00C	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 20
BIOL B110-00D	Focus: Biological Exploration I	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20
BIOL B111-001	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Davis,T.
BIOL B111-002	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Davis,T.
BIOL B111-00A	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B111-00B	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM T	Park 20
BIOL B111-00C	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH	Park 20
BIOL B111-00D	Focus: Biological Exploration II	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20
BIOL B201-001	Genetics	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 229	Davis,T.
BIOL B202-001	Introduction to Neuroscience	Semester / 1	Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH	Park 229	Greif,K.
BIOL B214-001	The Historical Roots of Women in Genetics and Embryology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 227	Davis,G.
BIOL B216-001	Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH	Park 10	Shapiro,J.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH	Park 10
BIOL B220-001	Ecology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH	Park 259	Mozdzer,T.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH
BIOL B236-001	Evolution	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 25	Gardiner,S., Marenco,K.
BIOL B326-001	From Channels to Behavior	Semester / 1	LEC: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM MW	Park 127	Brodfuehrer,P., Thomas,E.
BIOL B375-001	Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I	Semester / 1	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW	Park 229	Chander,M.
BIOL B375-00A	Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM T	Park 126	Chander,M.
BIOL B375-00B	Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 126	Chander,M.
BIOL B391-001	Senior Seminar in Biochemistry	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 227	Chander,M.
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA

Spring 2013

COURSE	TITLE	SCHEDULE/ UNITS	MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS	LOCATION	INSTRUCTOR(S)
BIOL B102-001	Topics in Introduction to Biology II: Biochem & Human Physiology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF	Park 25	Wien,M.
BIOL B102-00A	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 9:45 AM-12:45 PM T	Park 20	Wien,M.
BIOL B102-00B	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 9:45 AM-12:45 PM TH	Park 20
BIOL B102-00C	Topics in Introduction to Biology II	Semester / 1	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM TH	Park 20
BIOL B112-001	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Brodfuehrer,P.
BIOL B112-002	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Brodfuehrer,P.
BIOL B112-00A	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B112-00B	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM T	Park 20
BIOL B112-00C	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 20
BIOL B112-00D	Biological Exploration III	First Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20
BIOL B113-001	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 20	Mozdzer,T.
BIOL B113-002	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 20	Mozdzer,T.
BIOL B113-00A	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 20	Franklin,W.
BIOL B113-00B	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM T	Park 20
BIOL B113-00C	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 20
BIOL B113-00D	Biological Exploration IV	Second Half / 0.5	Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM F	Park 20
BIOL B210-001	Biology and Public Policy	Semester / 1	Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH	Park 229	Greif,K.
BIOL B215-001	Experimental Design and Statistics	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 10	Shapiro,J.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 10
BIOL B255-001	Microbiology	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 126	Chander,M.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH	Park 126
BIOL B271-001	Developmental Biology	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF	Park 229	Davis,G.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 126
BIOL B309-001A	Biological Oceanography	Semester / 1	Lab/Lec: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF	Park 229	Gardiner,S.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM W	Park 128
BIOL B321-001	Neuroethology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 227	Brodfuehrer,P.
BIOL B327-001	Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics	Semester / 1	Lecture: 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM MW	Park 227	Shapiro,J.
BIOL B354-001	Basic Concepts and Special Topics in Biochemistry	Semester / 1	Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH	Park 180	Porello,S.
BIOL B364-001	Developmental Neurobiology	Semester / 1	Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW	Park 227	Greif,K.
BIOL B376-001	Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II	Semester / 1	Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF	Park 229	Davis,T.
			Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM T	Park 126
BIOL B394-001	Senior Seminar in Evolutionary Developmental Biology	Semester / 1	Discussion: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 10	Davis,G.
BIOL B395-001	Senior Seminar in Cellular Biology: Cellular Biology of Cancer	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M	Park 227	Greif,K.
BIOL B399-001	Senior Seminar in Laboratory Investigations	Semester / 1	Lecture: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M		Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B401-001	Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA
BIOL B403-001	Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology	Semester / 1			Dept. staff, TBA

2012-13 Catalog Data

BIOL B101 Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & the Central Dogma Fall 2012 For post-baccalaureate premedical students only. A comprehensive examination of topics in genetics, molecular biology and cancer biology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week.
Current topic description: For post-baccalaureate premedical students only. A comprehensive examination of topics in genetics, molecular biology and cancer biology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. Division II with Lab

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BIOL B102 Topics in Introduction to Biology II
Section 001 (Spring 2013): Biochem & Human Physiology Spring 2013 For post-baccalaureate premedical students only. A comprehensive examination of topics in biochemistry, cell biology and physiology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. BIOL 101 is strongly recommended. Division II with Lab

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BIOL B103 Biology: Basic Concepts Not offered 2012-13 An introduction to the major concepts of modern biology that both underlie and emerge from exploration of living systems at levels of organization ranging from the molecular and biochemical through the cellular and organismal to the ecological. Emphasis is placed on the observational and experimental bases for ideas that are both common to diverse areas of biology and represent important contributions of biology to more general intellectual and social discourse. Topics include the chemical and physical bases of life, cell theory, energetics, genetics, development, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. Division II with Lab

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BIOL B110 Focus: Biological Exploration I Fall 2012 BIOL 110-113 are introductory-level courses, designed to encourage students to explore the field of biology at multiple levels of organization: molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological. Each course will explore these areas of biology through a unifying theme. This year, BIOL 110 will center on the reading of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee, and will examine its biological concepts and issues. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. There are no prerequisites for this course. This is a half semester Focus course. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B111 Focus: Biological Exploration II Fall 2012 BIOL 110-113 are introductory-level courses, designed to encourage students to explore the field of biology at multiple levels of organization: molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological. Each course will explore these areas of biology through a unifying theme. This year, BIOL 111 will investigate the molecular and cellular basis of cystic fibrosis, its inheritance in families and populations, and associated epidemiological and public policy implications. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. There are no prerequisites for this course. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B112 Biological Exploration III Spring 2013 BIOL 110-113 are introductory-level courses, designed to encourage students to explore the field of biology at multiple levels of organization: molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological. Each course will explore these areas of biology through a unifying theme. This year, Biology 112 will investigate the underlying physiology associated with echolocation and thermoregulation in bats. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. There are no prerequisites for this course. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B113 Biological Exploration IV Spring 2013 BIOL 110-113 are introductory-level courses, designed to encourage students to explore the field of biology at multiple levels of organization: molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological. Each course will explore these areas of biology through a unifying theme. This year, Biology 113 will examine the proximate and ultimate explanations of ecological case studies that every biologist should know. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. There are no prerequisites for this course. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B201 Genetics Fall 2012 An introduction to heredity and variation, focusing on topics such as classical Mendelian genetics, linkage, and recombination, chromosome abnormalities, population and developmental genetics. Examples of genetic analyses are drawn from a variety of organisms, including bacteria, Drosophila, C. elegans and humans. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 and CHEM 103, 104. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) Scientific Investigation (SI)

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BIOL B202 Introduction to Neuroscience Fall 2012 An introduction to the nervous system and its broad contributions to function. The class will explore fundamentals of neural anatomy and signaling, sensory and motor processing and control, nervous system development and examples of complex brain functions. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisites: two quarters of Bio 110-113 or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B205 Brain, Education and Behavior Not offered 2012-13 A lecture/discussion course exploring intersections between the neural and cognitive sciences and the theory and practice of education, with the aim of generating useful new insights and productive lines of inquiry in both realms. Prerequisite: Some college-level course work in Biology, Psychology or Education; permission of the instructor. Division II: Natural Science Scientific Investigation (SI) Cross-listed as EDUC B205 Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B210 Biology and Public Policy Spring 2013 A lecture/discussion course on major issues and advances in biology and their implications for public policy decisions. Topics discussed include reproductive technologies, genetic screening and gene therapy, environmental health hazards, and euthanasia and organ transplantation. Readings include scientific articles, public policy and ethical considerations, and lay publications. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: two quarters of BIOL 110-113, or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B214 The Historical Roots of Women in Genetics and Embryology Fall 2012 This course provides a general history of genetics and embryology from the late 19th to the mid-20th century with a focus on the role that women scientists and technicians played in the development of these sub-disciplines. We will look at the lives of well known and lesser-known individuals, asking how factors such as their educational experiences and mentor relationships influenced the roles these women played in the scientific enterprise. We will also examine specific scientific contributions in historical context, requiring a review of core concepts in genetics and developmental biology. One facet of the course will be to look at the Bryn Mawr Biology Department from the founding of the College into the mid-20th century. Division II: Natural Science Inquiry into the Past (IP) Scientific Investigation (SI) Cross-listed as HIST B214 Counts toward Gender and Sexuality Studies

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BIOL B215 Experimental Design and Statistics Spring 2013 An introductory course in designing experiments and analyzing biological data. This course is structured to develop students' understanding of when to apply different quantitative methods, and how to implement those methods using the R statistics environment. Topics include summary statistics, distributions, randomization, replication, parametric and nonparametric tests, and introductory topics in multivariate and bayesian statistics. The course is geared around weekly problem sets and interactive learning. Division II and Quantitive

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BIOL B216 Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics Fall 2012 An introduction to the study of genomes and genomic data. This course will examine the types of biological questions that can be answered using large biological data sets, while exploring the computational methods and techniques used for that analysis. Prerequisite: two quarters of BIOL 110-113, Bio 201, or permission of instructor. Division II w/Lab and Quant Quantitative Methods (QM) Scientific Investigation (SI)

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BIOL B220 Ecology Fall 2012 A study of the interactions between organisms and their environments. The scientific underpinnings of current environmental issues, with regard to human impacts, are also discussed. Students will also become familiar with ecological principles and with the methods ecologists use to address ecological issues. Students will apply these principles through the design and implementation of experiments both in the laboratory and the field. Lecture three hours a week, laboratory/field investigation three hours a week. There will be optional field trips throughout the semester. Prerequisite: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 or permission of instructor. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B223 The Story of Evolution and the Evolution of Stories Not offered 2012-13 In this course we will experiment with two interrelated and reciprocal inquiries--whether the biological concept of evolution is a useful one in understanding the phenomena of literature (in particular, the generation of new stories), and whether literature contributes to a deeper understanding of evolution. We will begin with science texts that explain and explore evolution and turn to stories that (may) have grown out of one another, asking where they come from, why new ones emerge, and why some disappear. We will consider the parallels between diversity of stories and diversity of living organisms. Lecture three hours a week. Division II or Division III Cross-listed as ENGL B223

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BIOL B225 Biology of Plants Not offered 2012-13 In-depth examination of the structures and processes underlying survival, growth, reproduction, competition and diversity in plants. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113. Division II and Quantitive Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B236 Evolution Fall 2012 A lecture/discussion course on the development of evolutionary thought, generally regarded as the most profound scientific event of the 19th century; its foundations in biology and geology; and the extent of its implications to many disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the nature of evolution in terms of process, product, patterns, historical development of the theory, and its applications to interpretations of organic history. Lecture three hours a week. Division II: Natural Science Scientific Investigation (SI) Cross-listed as ANTH B236 Cross-listed as GEOL B236

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BIOL B244 Behavioral Endocrinology Not offered 2012-13 An interdisciplinary-based analysis of the nature of hormones, how hormones affect cells and systems, and how these effects alter the behavior of animals. Topics will be covered from a research perspective using a combination of lectures, discussions and student presentations. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 or one of the following courses: B202, PSYC B218 or PSYC H217. Division II: Natural Science Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B250 Computational Methods in the Sciences Not offered 2012-13 A study of how and why modern computation methods are used in scientific inquiry. Students will learn basic principles of simulation-based programming through hands-on exercises. Content will focus on the development of population models, beginning with simple exponential growth and ending with spatially-explicit individual-based simulations. Students will design and implement a final project from their own disciplines. Six hours of combined lecture/lab per week. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) Scientific Investigation (SI) Cross-listed as CMSC B250 Cross-listed as GEOL B250 Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B255 Microbiology Spring 2013 Invisible to the naked eye, microbes occupy every niche on the planet. This course will examine how microbes have become successful colonizers; review aspects of interactions between microbes, humans and the environment; and explore practical uses of microbes in industry, medicine and environmental management. The course will combine lecture, discussion of primary literature and student presentations. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 and BIOL 111 or permission of the instructor. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI)

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BIOL B271 Developmental Biology Spring 2013 An introduction to embryology and the concepts of developmental biology. Concepts are illustrated by analyzing the experimental observations that support them. Topics include gametogenesis and fertilization, morphogenesis, cell fate specification and differentiation, pattern formation, regulation of gene expression, neural development, and developmental plasticity. The laboratory focuses on observations and experiments on living embryos. Lecture three hours, laboratory three scheduled hours a week; most weeks require additional hours outside of the regularly scheduled lab. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 or permission of instructor. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI)

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BIOL B301 Organismal Biology: Vertebrate Structure Not offered 2012-13 A comparative study of major organ systems in different vertebrate groups. Similarities and differences are considered in relation to organ system function and in connection with evolutionary relationships among vertebrate classes. Laboratory activities emphasize dissection of several vertebrate representatives, but also include examination of prepared microscope slides and demonstrations. Two three-hour lecture/laboratory meetings a week. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113, one 200-level Biology course, and permission of instructor.

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BIOL B303 Animal Physiology Not offered 2012-13 A comprehensive study of the physical and chemical processes in tissues, organs and organ systems that form the basis of animal function. Homeostasis, control systems and the structural bases of function are emphasized. Laboratories are designed to introduce basic physiological techniques and the practice of scientific inquiry. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113, CHEM 103, 104 and one 200-level biology course.

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BIOL B304 Cell and Molelcular Neurobiology Not offered 2012-13 A problem-based laboratory course in which students investigate cellular and molecular properties of neurons and small networks of neurons using neuron simulations and animal experiments, and through critical reading of the primary literature. Two three-hour laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113, and one of the following BIOL B202, PSYC B218 or PSYC H217 at Haverford. Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B309 Biological Oceanography Spring 2013 A comprehensive examination of the principal ecosystems of the world's oceans, emphasizing the biotic and abiotic factors that contribute to the distribution of marine organisms. A variety of marine ecosystems are examined, including rocky intertidal, and hydrocarbon seeps, with an emphasis on the distinctive characteristics of each system and the assemblage of organisms associated with each system. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours a week. One required three-day field trip, for which an extra fee is collected, and other occasional field trips as allowed for by scheduling. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 and one 200-level science course, or permission of instructor. Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B313 Integrative Organismal Biology I Not offered 2012-13 The first semester of a two-semester course focusing on how organisms cope with environmental challenges by investigating the requirements for life at the level of individual cells and multi-cellular organisms, the anatomical and physiological properties of cells, tissues and organ systems, and how these properties allow organisms to interact successfully with their environment. Two three-hour lecture/laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 and one 200-level biology course.

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BIOL B314 Integrative Organismal Biology II Not offered 2012-13 The second semester of Integrative Organismal Biology. Two three-hour lecture/laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 313 or permission of instructor.

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BIOL B320 Evolutionary Ecology Not offered 2012-13 This course will examine how phenotypic variation in organisms is optimized and constrained by ecological and evolutionary factors. We will cover concepts and case studies in life history evolution, behavioral ecology, and population ecology with an emphasis on both mathematical and experimental approaches. Recommended Prerequisites: BIOL B111-B114 or BIOL B220 Quantitative Quantitative Methods (QM) Scientific Investigation (SI) Counts toward Environmental Studies

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BIOL B321 Neuroethology Spring 2013 This course provides an opportunity for students to understand the neuronal basis of behavior through the examination of how particular animals have evolved neural solutions to specific problems posed to them by their environments. The topics will be covered from a research perspective using a combination of lectures, discussions and student presentations. Prerequisite: BIOL 202, PSYC 218 or PSYC 217 at Haverford. Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B326 From Channels to Behavior Fall 2012 Introduces the principles, research approaches, and methodologies of cellular and behavioral neuroscience. The first half of the course will cover the cellular properties of neurons using current and voltage clamp techniques along with neuron simulations. The second half of the course will introduce students to state-of-the-art techniques for acquiring and analyzing data in a variety of rodent models linking brain and behavior. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 and one of the following: PSYC 218, PSYC 217 at Haverford, or BIOL 202. Cross-listed as PSYC B326 Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B327 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics Spring 2013 This seminar course will discuss evolution primarily at the level of genes and genomes. Topics will include the roles of selection and drift in molecular evolution, evolution of gene expression, genomic approaches to the study of quantitative variation, evolutionary history of humans, and evolutionary perspectives on the study of human disease. Students will read papers from the primary literature, lead and participate in class discussions and debates, and write reviews of research articles. Quantitative proficiency required. Pre-requisites: Two quarters of BIOL 110-113 and BIOL 201, or BIOL 236, or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science

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BIOL B328 Analysis of Geospatial Data Using GIS Not offered 2012-13 Analysis of geospatial data, theory, and the practice of geospatial reasoning. Cross-listed as CITY B328 Cross-listed as ARCH B328

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BIOL B336 Evolutionary Biology: Advanced Topics Not offered 2012-13 A seminar course on current issues in evolution. Discussion based on readings from the primary literature. Topics vary from year to year. One three-hour discussion a week. Prerequisite: BIOL 236 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed as ANTH B336 Cross-listed as GEOL B336

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BIOL B340 Cell Biology Not offered 2012-13 A lecture course with laboratory emphasizing current knowledge in cell biology. Among topics discussed are cell membranes, cell surface specializations, cell motility and the cytoskeleton, regulation of cell activity, energy generation and protein synthesis. Laboratory experiments are focused on studies of cell structure, making use of techniques in cell culture and immunocytochemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory four hours a week. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or 271, or with permission of instructor. This course may be taken concurrently with CHEM 211.

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BIOL B354 Basic Concepts and Special Topics in Biochemistry Spring 2013 For post-baccalaureate premedical students and non-majors who meet the prerequisites. Course does not count toward the biology major, majors should take BIOL B375. Prerequisites: two quarters of BIOL 110-113 or equivalent, CHEM 211 or permission of the instructor.

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BIOL B361 Emergence Not offered 2012-13 A multidisciplinary exploration of the interactions underlying both real and simulated systems, such as ant colonies, economies, brains, earthquakes, biological evolution, artificial evolution, computers, and life. These emergent systems are often characterized by simple, local interactions that collectively produce global phenomena not apparent in the local interactions. Cross-listed as CMSC B361

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BIOL B364 Developmental Neurobiology Spring 2013 A lecture/discussion course on major topics in the development of the nervous system. Some of the topics to be addressed are cell generation, cell migration, cell survival and growth, axon guidance and target specificity, synapse formation and behavioral development. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 or 271, BIOL 202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Counts toward Neuroscience

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BIOL B369 Biochemical Mechanisms of Disease Progression Not offered 2012-13 An interdisciplinary course exploring the biochemical mechanisms involved in disease progression, their theraputic strategies, experimental techniques and challenges facing scientists. Topics will be covered from a research perspective using a combination of lectures, discussions, presentations and group activities. Prerequisites: BIOL B375 or CHEM B242.

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BIOL B375 Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Fall 2012 The first semester of a two-semester course that focuses on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways, gene regulation and recombinant DNA techniques. Students will explore these topics via lecture, critical reading and discussion of primary literature and laboratory experimentation. Three hours of lecture, three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 and 111, and two semesters of organic chemistry. Division II with Lab

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BIOL B376 Integrated Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Spring 2013 This second semester of a two-semester sequence will continue with analysis of nucleic acids and gene regulation through lecture, critical reading and discussion of primary literature and laboratory experimentation. Three hours of lecture, three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL B375 or permission of instructor. Division II with Lab

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BIOL B391 Senior Seminar in Biochemistry Fall 2012 Topics of current interest and significance in biochemistry are examined with critical readings and oral presentations of work from the research literature. In addition, students write, defend and publicly present one long research paper. Three hours of class lecture and discussion a week, supplemented by frequent meetings with individual students. Prerequisites: BIOL 341, 375 or permission of instructor.

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BIOL B392 Senior Seminar
Section 001 (Fall 2011): Organismal Biology Not offered 2012-13 An advanced course in the study of the organization and function of physiological systems from the molecular level to the organismal level. Specific topics related to the organization and function of physiological systems are examined in detail using the primary literature. In addition, students write, defend and publicly present one long research paper. Three hours of class lecture and discussion a week, supplemented by frequent meetings with individual students.

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BIOL B393 Senior Seminar in Molecular Genetics Not offered 2012-13 This course focuses on topics of current interest and significance in molecular genetics, such as chromatin structure and mechanisms of gene regulation. Students critically read, present and discuss in detail primary literature relevant to the selected topic. In addition, students write, defend and publicly present one long research paper. Three hours of class lecture and discussion a week, supplemented by frequent meetings with individual students. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 or 376, or permission of instructor.

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BIOL B394 Senior Seminar in Evolutionary Developmental Biology Spring 2013 Topics of current interest and significance in evolutionary developmental biology are examined with critical readings and oral presentations of work from the research literature. In addition, students write, defend and publicly present a research paper based on their readings. Three hours of class lecture and discussion a week, supplemented by frequent meetings with individual students. Prerequisite: BIOL 201, 236 or 271, or permission of instructor.

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BIOL B395 Senior Seminar in Cellular Biology
Section 001 (Spring 2013): Cellular Biology of Cancer Spring 2013 This is a topics course. Topics vary.

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BIOL B396 Topics in Neural and Behavioral Science Not offered 2012-13 A seminar course dealing with current issues in the neural and behavioral sciences. It provides advanced students concentrating in neural and behavioral sciences with an opportunity to read and discuss in depth seminal papers that represent emerging thought in the field. In addition, students are expected to make presentations of their own research. Required for those with the concentration. Cross-listed as PSYC B396

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BIOL B398 Senior Seminar in Science in Society A seminar that addresses a variety of topics at the interface of biology and society. Students prepare and present a major scholarly work at the end of the semester. Three hours of discussion per week.

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BIOL B399 Senior Seminar in Laboratory Investigations This seminar provides students with a collaborative forum to facilitate the exchange of ideas and broaden their perspective and understanding of research approaches used in various sub-disciplines of biology. There will be a focus on the presentation, interpretation and discussion of data, and communication of scientific findings to diverse audiences. In addition, students write, defend and publicly present a paper on their supervised research project. Three hours of class discussion each week. Co-requisite: enrollment in the second semester of BIOL403.

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BIOL B401 Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences Laboratory or library research under the supervision of a member of the Neural and Behavioral Sciences committee. Required for those with the concentration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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BIOL B401 Supervised Research in Neural and Behavioral Sciences Laboratory or library research under the supervision of a member of the Neural and Behavioral Sciences committee. Required for those with the concentration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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BIOL B403 Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology Laboratory research under the supervision of a member of the department. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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BIOL B403 Supervised Laboratory Research in Biology Laboratory research under the supervision of a member of the department. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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BIOL B425 Praxis III Counts toward Praxis Program

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