printer friendly pageBIOS 200: Foundations in Experimental Biology
This course is divided into three 3-week cycles and is focused on the broad themes of Evolution, Energy and Information. During each cycle, students work in small teams and will be coached by faculty to develop an original research project and compose a brief written proposal explaining the research. Skills emphasized include: 1) reading for breadth and depth; 2) developing compelling, creative arguments; 3) communicating with the spoken and written word; 4) working in teams. Peer assessment and workshops; substantial face-to-face discussion with faculty drawn from across the Biosciences programs.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 6
BIOS 201: Next Generation Sequencing and Applications
Usher in the golden age of biological discovery with next generation sequencing (NGS) through its wide spectrum of applications. Modules include general introduction of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, applications of these sequencing technologies, caveats and comparisons with previous approaches, analysis and interpretation of sequencing data, principles of tools and resources and practical ways to utilize them, and features and pitfalls. Prerequisite: background in molecular biology.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
BIOS 204: Practical Tutorial on the Modeling of Signal Transduction Motifs
Basics of ordinary differential equation modeling of signal transduction motifs, small circuits of regulatory proteins and genes that serve as building blocks of complex regulatory circuits. Morning session covers numerical modeling experiments. Afternoon session explores theory underpinning that day's modeling session. Modeling done using Mathematica, Standard Edition provided to enrolled students.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Ferrell, J. (PI)
BIOS 205: Introductory data analysis in R for biomedical students
Topics include: basics of R (widely used, open-source programming and data analysis environment) programming language and data structures, reading/writing files, graphics tools for figure generation, basic statistical and regression operations, survey of relevant R library packages. Interactive format combining lectures and computer lab. For course and enrollment information, see
http://bios205.stanford.edu.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Bagley, S. (PI)
BIOS 206: Stem Cells and Regeneration: Transitioning from Basic Research to Clinical Therapies
Presents emerging therapies based on stem cell by the scientists leading these pioneering efforts, including academic and industry-based groups. Provides hands-on instruction in laboratory methods valuable in development of stem cell therapies.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Calos, M. (PI)
;
Reijo Pera, R. (PI)
BIOS 208: Computational Macromolecule Structure Modeling
Concepts, workflow, and methodology of protein structure modeling presented through short lectures followed by hands-on exercises with the Rosetta software package. Several problem types demonstrate how to formulate and test well-defined hypotheses, in addition to the design and engineering of structure, function, and interactions.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Cochran, V. (PI)
;
Das, R. (PI)
BIOS 209: Practical Protein NMR Structure Determination
Work toward solving a high-resolution 3D structure from unprocessed NMR data acquired on a small well-characterized protein. Short lectures followed by hands-on computer exercises demonstrate best practices for data processing, spectra interpretation, and structure calculation with attention to troubleshooting and validation methods. Students should be familiar with fundamental concepts of protein structure and NMR spectroscopy and comfortable with the command-line environment. Prerequisite:
SBIO242/
BIOPHYS 242 strongly recommended, but not required.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Cochran, V. (PI)
;
Puglisi, J. (PI)
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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Wang, X. (PI)
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 minutennpresentation 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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Connolly, A. (PI)
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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Schneider, D. (PI)
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