BIOS 210: Axonal Transport and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Introduction to mechanisms underlying axonal transport, significance of proper regulation in maintaining neuronal activities, and its implication in disease pathology. Lab section: visualize axonal transport of various axonal organelles such as mitochondria, synaptic vesicles and dense core vesicles in live cells and tissues.
Last offered: Spring 2016
BIOS 211: Histology for Biosciences
Fundamentals of tissue organization as seen by light microscopy. Includes: epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, bone, cartilage, blood cells, nerve, and quick overview of several major organs. Each session has interactive 30 minutenpresentation followed by 1.5 hours viewing glass histology slides using individual microscopes and a multi-headed microscope. Slide sessions interspersed with interactive exercises to stimulate discussions. Supporting materials include select readings from histology atlas, electron micrographs, and virtual (whole-slide) images provided online.
Last offered: Spring 2016
BIOS 213: Scientific Illustration and Animation
Techniques of presenting big picture ideas and detailed experiments as simple cartoons. Mixed lecture/lab course culminates with students producing figures and animations for an introduction/conclusion of a research presentation. Covers basic design principles to help produce figures useful for broad and focused audiences. Includes static illustrations, Flash style, and stop motion animation.
Last offered: Spring 2015
BIOS 214: Molecules & Math
Introduction to molecular systems and their behavior as well as fundamental mathematical and computational tools for modeling molecular systems. Application of tools to critical medical areas: modeling of cardiovascular physiology; simulation of protein interactions; modeling of cellular differentiation; extraction of useful information from anatomic, functional and molecular images. Weekly lectures, group discussions, and individual project work.
Last offered: Spring 2013
BIOS 215: Transplantation Immunology and Tolerance
Extensive literature review of experimental strategies to promote tolerance, including limitations involved in translating tolerance-promoting strategies to the clinic and targets of Immunosuppression. State of art approaches and limitations of current approaches. Discussions with prominent scientists and clinicians in field of transplantation. Student presentations on novel concepts and approaches in basic science, translational and clinical transplant.
Last offered: Winter 2013
BIOS 216: Structural Biology and Vaccine Design
Structural biology is playing an increasing role in the development and analysis of vaccines and deepening understanding of challenging vaccine targets. Structural studies of target antigens have allowed mapping of neutralizing antibody epitopes and antigenic variation. Studies of antibody:antigen complexes have clarified how rare antibodies can confer broad neutralization to highly variant viruses, such as influenza virus and HIV. Course explores current structure-based efforts to improve vaccines to highly potent neutralizing epitopes, utilizing protein fragments, carbohydrate engineering and epitope scaffolding. Research from current literature on viruses including HIV, influenza virus, RSV and others examined.
Last offered: Spring 2013
BIOS 217: The Ultimate Face Book: Understanding Normal and Abnormal Craniofacial Development
How the face is assembled during embryonic development to gain insights into facial birth defects and new "regenerative medicine" approaches to reconstruct the face following disease or injury. Learn how "a man finds room in the few square inches of the face for the traits of all his ancestors; for the expression of all his history, and his wants."
Last offered: Winter 2013
BIOS 218: Molecular basis of membrane traffic
Transport of proteins through the secretory and endocytic pathways is essential for life; dysregulation causes disease and pathogens hijack these pathways to their best advantage. 5 international experts present didactic lectures and engage with students. Topics include: history of genetic and biochemical experiments to identify key components; reconstitution approaches; coated vesicle formation and cargo selection; control of membrane traffic by Rab GTPases; siRNA screens; high throughput microscopy analysis and systems biology approaches. Students devise and present research proposals based on the research of the guest speakers.
Last offered: Winter 2015
BIOS 219: Human Gene Regulation: Genomic Thinking and Genomic Tools for Experimentalists
Focused look at the promoter/enhancer and related landscape of the human genome. Genomics and epigenomics of human gene regulation - truth, myths and mysteries. Genomic tools for the interpretation of vertebrate gene regulation experiments and predictions, and the insights behind them. Genomic thinking: purity vs. comprehensiveness, genome-wide vs. single locus. Prerequisites: undergraduate Biology or equivalent. Programming skills not required or taught.
Last offered: Spring 2014
BIOS 220: Adventures in the Human Virosphere
Structure and function of viruses focusing on viruses that infect humans. Explore the interaction of humans and viruses from diverse perspectives: historical, cultural, political, demographic, organismal, molecular biological, biochemical, immunological, taxonomic. Emphasis on general principles of biology and matters of decision-making and policy. Selected case studies illustrate course material. Full-time immersive format of lectures, discussions, videos and model building. Recommended for non-virology students.
Last offered: Summer 2014
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