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Principles of evolution. Adaptation and natural selection. Darwin and the history of evolutionary thought. Population genetics, including genetic variation and mutation, and effects of migration, drift, linkage, and recombination. Evolutionary phenomena: developmental evolution, life history evolution, molecular evolution, sexual selection, social evolution, and speciation. Pattern and process in biological diversity. Case studies, including human evolution. Satisfies central menu area 4, ecology & evolution.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
BIO 144: Conservation Biology: A Latin American Perspective (BIO 234, HUMBIO 112)
Principles and application of the science of preserving biological diversity. Conceptually, this course is designed to explore 4 major components relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, as exemplified by the Latin American region. The conceptual frameworks and principles, however, should be generally applicable, and provide insights for all regions of the world, including those of lesser biodiversity. Satisfies Central Menu Area 4 for Bio majors. Prerequisite:
BIO 101, or
BIO 43 or
HUMBIO 2A with consent of instructor. Graduate level students will be expected to conduct a literature research exercise leading to a written paper, addressing a topic of their choosing, derived from any of the themes discussed in class.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
BIO 145: Ecology and Evolution of Animal Behavior (BIO 245)
Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on animal behavior, with an emphasis on social and collective behavior. This is a project-based course in a lecture/seminar format. Seminars will be based on discussion of journal articles. Independent research projects on the behavior of animals on campus. Prerequisites: Biology or Human Biology core, Biology/ES 30. Recommended: statistics.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Gordon, D. (PI)
BIO 149: The Neurobiology of Sleep (BIO 249, HUMBIO 161)
Preference to seniors and graduate students. The neurochemistry and neurophysiology of changes in brain activity and conscious awareness associated with changes in the sleep/wake state. Behavioral and neurobiological phenomena including sleep regulation, sleep homeostasis, circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, sleep function, and the molecular biology of sleep. Enrollment limited to 16.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
BIO 150: Human Behavioral Biology (HUMBIO 160)
Multidisciplinary. How to approach complex normal and abnormal behaviors through biology. How to integrate disciplines including sociobiology, ethology, neuroscience, and endocrinology to examine behaviors such as aggression, sexual behavior, language use, and mental illness.
Last offered: Spring 2016
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
BIO 151: Mechanisms of Neuron Death
For Biology majors with background in neuroscience. Cell and molecular biology of neuron death during neurological disease. Topics: the amyloid diseases (Alzheimer's), prion diseases (kuru and Creutzfeldt-Jakob), oxygen radical diseases (Parkinson's and ALS), triplet repeat diseases (Huntington's), and AIDS-related dementia. Student presentations. Enrollment limited to 15; application required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Sapolsky, R. (PI)
BIO 152: Imaging: Biological Light Microscopy (CSB 222, MCP 222)
Biological light microscopy: from theory to practice. This intensive laboratory and lecture course will provide participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge to utilize emerging imaging technologies. Students will learn the principles of light microscopy, as well as use of different types of cameras, laser scanning systems, functional fluorophores, probe delivery techniques. Topics include microscope optics, resolution limits, Koehler illumination, confocal fluorescence, two-photon, TIRF, FRET, photobleaching, super-resolution (SIM, STED, STORM/PALM), and live-cell imaging and cell tracking approaches. Discussion of physical principles; involves partial assembly and extensive use of lab instruments. Lab. Prerequisites: some college physics.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Teruel, M. (PI)
BIO 153: Cellular Neuroscience: Cell Signaling and Behavior (PSYCH 120)
Neural interactions underlying behavior. Prerequisites:
PSYCH 1 or basic biology.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Wine, J. (PI)
;
Lee, M. (TA)
BIO 154: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
For advanced undergraduate students. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in the organization and functions of the nervous system. Topics: wiring of the neuronal circuit, synapse structure and synaptic transmission, signal transduction in the nervous system, sensory systems, molecular basis of behavior including learning and memory, molecular pathogenesis of neurological diseases. Satisfies Central Menu Areas 2 or 3 for Bio majors. Prerequisite for undergraduates: Biology core or equivalent, or consent of instructors.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Clandinin, T. (PI)
;
Luo, L. (PI)
;
Shen, K. (PI)
;
Allen, W. (TA)
;
Lu, S. (TA)
;
Pang, M. (TA)
BIO 157: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants (BIO 257)
Biochemical and molecular basis of plant growth and adaptation. Topics include: hormone signal transduction; photoreceptor chemistry and signaling; metabolite sensing and transport; dynamics of photosynthesis; plant innate immunity and symbiosis. Lectures and readings will emphasize research methods. Prerequisite: Biology core or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2014
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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