printer friendly pageBIO 2N: Photons, Biological Photosynthesis, and Quantum Mechanics
Light driven reactions are fundamental to life on earth. Examination of basic properties of light, the role of light in photosynthesis, pertinent aspects of quantum mechanics, and the harnessing of light in bio- and nanotechnology. Discussion will emphasize intuitive understanding. High school biology and physics required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Schnitzer, M. (PI)
BIO 3: Frontiers in Marine Biology
An introduction to contemporary research in marine biology, including ecology, conservation biology, environmental toxicology, behavior, biomechanics, evolution, neurobiology, and molecular biology. Emphasis is on new discoveries and the technologies used to make them. Weekly lectures by faculty from the Hopkins Marine Station.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Somero, G. (PI)
BIO 3N: Views of a Changing Sea: Literature & Science
The state of a changing world ocean, particularly in the eastern Pacific, will be examined through historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction and scientific publications. Issues will include harvest and mariculture fisheries, land-sea interactions and oceanic climate change in both surface and deep waters.
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
BIO 4N: Personalized Genomic Medicine
Exploration of the exciting new field of personalized genomic medicine. Personalized medicine is based on the idea that each person's unique genome sequence can be used to predict risk of acquiring specific diseases, and to make more informed medical choices. Learn about the fascinating science behind these approaches; where they are heading in the future; and the ethical implications such technology presents. Lectures will be augmented with hands-on experience in exploring and analyzing a real person's genome.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Fraser, H. (PI)
BIO 7S: Introduction to Biology
The major fields of biology: biochemistry, the cell, evolution, and diversity. Foundation for higher-level biology courses.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Gutierrez, R. (PI)
;
Nguyen, C. (PI)
BIO 7SL: Introduction to Biology Lab
Optional lab to be taken concurrently with
BIO 7S.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Gutierrez, R. (PI)
;
Hoang, A. (PI)
BIO 8N: Human Evolution
A survey of the anatomical and behavioral evidence for human evolution and of the increasingly important information from molecular genetics. Emphasis on the split between the human and chimpanzee lines 6-7 million years ago, the appearance of the australopiths by 4.1 million years ago, the emergence of the genus Homo about 2.5 million years ago, the spread of Homo from Africa 1.7-1.6 million years ago, the subsequent divergence of Homo into different species on different continents, and the expansion of fully modern humans (Homo sapiens) from Africa about 50,000 years ago to replace the Neanderthals and other non-modern Eurasians.
BIO 8S: Introduction to Human Physiology
The function and regulation of human organ systems. Various diseases are examined as failures of these regulatory processes. Systems include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Garza, D. (PI)
;
Mattson, J. (TA)
BIO 9S: Introduction to Biological Research Methods
Theory and practice of experimental biology. Introduction to how to plan an experiment, conduct, and analyze data. Introduction to scientific writing and reading scientific journal articles. Prerequisite: high school biology.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Malladi, S. (PI)
BIO 1: Human Evolution and Environment
Human genetic and cultural evolution and how people interact with their environments, from the ancestors of Australopithecus to current events. Issues include race, gender, and intelligence; pesticide and antibiotic resistance; abortion and contraception; ecosystem services; environmental economics and ethics; the evolution of religion; climate change; population growth and overconsumption; origins and spread of ideas and technologies; and the distribution of political and economic power.
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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