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AFRICAST 190: Madagascar Prefield Seminar

The purpose of this seminar is to prepare students for their overseas field experience in Madagascar. The seminar will provide an introduction to island biogeography and culture, with emphasis on Madagascar. During the seminar, students will give presentations on specific aspects of biogeography and will also lay the groundwork for the presentations they will be giving during the field seminar where access to the internet and to other scholarly resources will be quite limited. In addition, we will cover logistics, health and safety, cultural sensitivity, geography and politics, and basic language skills. We will also deal with post-field issues such as reverse culture shock, and ways in which participants can consolidate and build up their abroad experiences after they return to campus. Students will have the opportunity to participate pilot study aimed at developing a series of innovative online curriculum based upon their field experience.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)

EE 190: Special Studies or Projects in Electrical Engineering

Independent work under the direction of a faculty member. Individual or team activities involve lab experimentation, design of devices or systems, or directed reading. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Allison, D. (PI); Arbabian, A. (PI); Bambos, N. (PI); Boahen, K. (PI); Boneh, D. (PI); Bosi, M. (PI); Bowden, A. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bravman, J. (PI); Bube, R. (PI); Cheriton, D. (PI); Cioffi, J. (PI); Cover, T. (PI); Cox, D. (PI); DaRosa, A. (PI); Dally, B. (PI); Dasher, R. (PI); Dill, D. (PI); Duchi, J. (PI); Dutton, R. (PI); El Gamal, A. (PI); Emami-Naeini, A. (PI); Engler, D. (PI); Fan, S. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Garcia-Molina, H. (PI); Gibbons, F. (PI); Gibbons, J. (PI); Gill, J. (PI); Giovangrandi, L. (PI); Girod, B. (PI); Glover, G. (PI); Goldsmith, A. (PI); Goodman, J. (PI); Gorinevsky, D. (PI); Gray, R. (PI); Guibas, L. (PI); Hanrahan, P. (PI); Harris, J. (PI); Harris, S. (PI); Hellman, M. (PI); Hennessy, J. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Horowitz, M. (PI); Howe, R. (PI); Inan, U. (PI); Kahn, J. (PI); Katti, S. (PI); Kazovsky, L. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kino, G. (PI); Kovacs, G. (PI); Kozyrakis, C. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Lam, M. (PI); Lee, T. (PI); Leeson, D. (PI); Levin, C. (PI); Levis, P. (PI); Levoy, M. (PI); Linscott, I. (PI); Manoharan, H. (PI); McCluskey, E. (PI); McKeown, N. (PI); Melen, R. (PI); Meng, T. (PI); Miller, D. (PI); Mitchell, J. (PI); Mitra, S. (PI); Montanari, A. (PI); Murmann, B. (PI); Napel, S. (PI); Narasimha, M. (PI); Ng, A. (PI); Nishi, Y. (PI); Nishimura, D. (PI); Olukotun, O. (PI); Osgood, B. (PI); Paulraj, A. (PI); Pauly, J. (PI); Pease, R. (PI); Pelc, N. (PI); Pianetta, P. (PI); Plummer, J. (PI); Poon, A. (PI); Pop, E. (PI); Prabhakar, B. (PI); Pratt, V. (PI); Rivas-Davila, J. (PI); Rosenblum, M. (PI); Saraswat, K. (PI); Shahidi, R. (PI); Shen, Z. (PI); Shenoy, K. (PI); Siegel, M. (PI); Smith, J. (PI); Solgaard, O. (PI); Spielman, D. (PI); Stinson, J. (PI); Thompson, N. (PI); Thrun, S. (PI); Tobagi, F. (PI); Tyler, G. (PI); Ullman, J. (PI); Van Roy, B. (PI); Vuckovic, J. (PI); Walt, M. (PI); Wandell, B. (PI); Wang, S. (PI); Weissman, T. (PI); Wenstrand, J. (PI); Widom, J. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI); Wong, H. (PI); Wong, S. (PI); Wooley, B. (PI); Yamamoto, Y. (PI); Zebker, H. (PI); Gillespie, J. (GP); Litz, H. (GP); Moreau, D. (GP); Niu, W. (GP); Swenson, M. (GP)

EE 191: Special Studies and Reports in Electrical Engineering

Independent work under the direction of a faculty member given for a letter grade only. If a letter grade given on the basis of required written report or examination is not appropriate, enroll in 190. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Allison, D. (PI); Arbabian, A. (PI); Bambos, N. (PI); Boneh, D. (PI); Bosi, M. (PI); Bowden, A. (PI); Boyd, S. (PI); Bravman, J. (PI); Bube, R. (PI); Carpenter, D. (PI); Cheriton, D. (PI); Cioffi, J. (PI); Cover, T. (PI); Cox, D. (PI); DaRosa, A. (PI); Dally, B. (PI); Dasher, R. (PI); Dill, D. (PI); Duchi, J. (PI); Dutton, R. (PI); El Gamal, A. (PI); Emami-Naeini, A. (PI); Engler, D. (PI); Fan, J. (PI); Fan, S. (PI); Franklin, G. (PI); Fraser-Smith, A. (PI); Garcia-Molina, H. (PI); Gibbons, F. (PI); Gibbons, J. (PI); Gill, J. (PI); Giovangrandi, L. (PI); Girod, B. (PI); Glover, G. (PI); Goldsmith, A. (PI); Goodman, J. (PI); Gorinevsky, D. (PI); Gray, R. (PI); Guibas, L. (PI); Hanrahan, P. (PI); Harris, J. (PI); Harris, S. (PI); Hellman, M. (PI); Hennessy, J. (PI); Hesselink, L. (PI); Horowitz, M. (PI); Howe, R. (PI); Huang, K. (PI); Inan, U. (PI); Kahn, J. (PI); Katti, S. (PI); Kazovsky, L. (PI); Khuri-Yakub, B. (PI); Kino, G. (PI); Kovacs, G. (PI); Kozyrakis, C. (PI); Lall, S. (PI); Lam, M. (PI); Lauben, D. (PI); Lee, T. (PI); Leeson, D. (PI); Levin, C. (PI); Levis, P. (PI); Levoy, M. (PI); Linscott, I. (PI); Manoharan, H. (PI); McCluskey, E. (PI); McKeown, N. (PI); Melen, R. (PI); Meng, T. (PI); Miller, D. (PI); Mitchell, J. (PI); Mitra, S. (PI); Montanari, A. (PI); Moslehi, M. (PI); Murmann, B. (PI); Napel, S. (PI); Narasimha, M. (PI); Ng, A. (PI); Nishi, Y. (PI); Nishimura, D. (PI); Olukotun, O. (PI); Osgood, B. (PI); Paulraj, A. (PI); Pauly, J. (PI); Pease, R. (PI); Pelc, N. (PI); Pianetta, P. (PI); Plummer, J. (PI); Poon, A. (PI); Pop, E. (PI); Prabhakar, B. (PI); Pratt, V. (PI); Rivas-Davila, J. (PI); Rosenblum, M. (PI); Saraswat, K. (PI); Shahidi, R. (PI); Shen, Z. (PI); Shenoy, K. (PI); Siegel, M. (PI); Smith, J. (PI); Solgaard, O. (PI); Spielman, D. (PI); Stinson, J. (PI); Thompson, N. (PI); Thrun, S. (PI); Tobagi, F. (PI); Tyler, G. (PI); Ullman, J. (PI); Van Roy, B. (PI); Vuckovic, J. (PI); Walt, M. (PI); Wandell, B. (PI); Wang, S. (PI); Weissman, T. (PI); Wenstrand, J. (PI); Widom, J. (PI); Widrow, B. (PI); Wong, H. (PI); Wong, S. (PI); Wooley, B. (PI); Yamamoto, Y. (PI); Zebker, H. (PI); Gillespie, J. (GP); Litz, H. (GP); Moreau, D. (GP); Niu, W. (GP); Swenson, M. (GP)

HUMBIO 155B: The Vaccine Revolution (MI 115B)

Advanced seminar. Human aspects of viral disease, focusing on recent discoveries in vaccine development and emerging infections. Journal club format: students choose articles from primary scientific literature, write formal summaries, and synthesize them into a literature review. Emphasis is on analysis, experimental design, and interpretation of data. Oral presentations. Enrollment limited to 8. Prerequisite: prior enrollment in HumBio 155H Humans and Viruses or MI 116, The Human Virosphere
Terms: Spr | Units: 6
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)

HUMBIO 193: Research in Human Biology

Independent research conducted under faculty supervision, in junior or senior year, normally but not necessarily in pursuit of an honors project. May be taken for a maximum 3 quarters of credit. Prerequisite: Faculty approval; application available in student services office.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 15 units total)
Instructors: ; Abrams, W. (PI); Adam, M. (PI); Alles, W. (PI); Barr, D. (PI); Bendavid, E. (PI); Carlson, J. (PI); Chu, J. (PI); Corso, I. (PI); Dhabhar, F. (PI); Dirzo, R. (PI); Durham, W. (PI); Eggleston, K. (PI); Feldman, M. (PI); Fernald, A. (PI); Fernald, R. (PI); Fisher, P. (PI); Frank, M. (PI); Friedlander, A. (PI); Fuller, M. (PI); Gardner, C. (PI); Giffard, R. (PI); Gold, G. (PI); Gotlib, I. (PI); Gross, J. (PI); Heaney, C. (PI); Heller, H. (PI); Helms, J. (PI); Imam, J. (PI); Koopman, C. (PI); Lyons, D. (PI); Maldonado, Y. (PI); Matheson, G. (PI); Medoff, L. (PI); Miller, G. (PI); Murray, A. (PI); Obradovic, J. (PI); Porzig, E. (PI); Preston, K. (PI); Robinson, T. (PI); Shen, K. (PI); Siegel, R. (PI); Smith, D. (PI); Stafford, R. (PI); Stefanick, M. (PI); Weissman, I. (PI); Wine, J. (PI); Wise, P. (PI); Wolf, J. (PI); Cacciari, L. (GP); Kramer, M. (GP); Magruder, W. (GP)

HUMBIO 194: Honors

Completion of the honors project, normally taken in the student's final quarter. First component: the honors thesis, a final paper providing evidence of rigorous research, fully referenced, and written in an accepted scientific style. Second component: participation in the honors symposium, including a 10-minute oral presentation followed by a brief question and answer session. Prerequisites: 193 or 199, and acceptance into the honors program.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-10 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Abrams, W. (PI); Adam, M. (PI); Alles, W. (PI); Barr, D. (PI); Bendavid, E. (PI); Carlson, J. (PI); Cheshier, S. (PI); Chu, J. (PI); Corso, I. (PI); Cyert, M. (PI); Dhabhar, F. (PI); Dirzo, R. (PI); Durham, W. (PI); Eggleston, K. (PI); Feldman, M. (PI); Fernald, A. (PI); Fernald, R. (PI); Fisher, P. (PI); Frank, M. (PI); Friedlander, A. (PI); Fuller, M. (PI); Gardner, C. (PI); Giffard, R. (PI); Gold, G. (PI); Gotlib, I. (PI); Gross, J. (PI); Heaney, C. (PI); Heller, H. (PI); Helms, J. (PI); Imam, J. (PI); Klein, R. (PI); Koopman, C. (PI); Lyons, D. (PI); Maldonado, Y. (PI); Matheson, G. (PI); Medoff, L. (PI); Miller, G. (PI); Murray, A. (PI); Obradovic, J. (PI); Parker, K. (PI); Parsonnet, J. (PI); Popat, R. (PI); Porzig, E. (PI); Preston, K. (PI); Robinson, T. (PI); Shen, K. (PI); Siegel, R. (PI); Smith, D. (PI); Stafford, R. (PI); Stefanick, M. (PI); Steinman, L. (PI); Weissman, I. (PI); Wine, J. (PI); Wise, P. (PI); Wolf, J. (PI); Yang, F. (PI); Cacciari, L. (GP); Kramer, M. (GP)

HUMBIO 199: Directed Reading/Special Projects

Human Biology majors must obtain a sponsor from the Human Biology associated faculty or the Academic Council. Non-majors and students who have not declared must obtain a sponsor only from the Human Biology associated faculty. Students must complete application in student services office.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-4 | Repeatable 4 times (up to 16 units total)
Instructors: ; Abrams, W. (PI); Adam, M. (PI); Alles, W. (PI); Barr, D. (PI); Carlson, J. (PI); Chu, J. (PI); Corso, I. (PI); Darmstadt, G. (PI); Durham, W. (PI); Feldman, M. (PI); Fernald, A. (PI); Fernald, R. (PI); Fisher, P. (PI); Friedlander, A. (PI); Fuller, M. (PI); Gardner, C. (PI); Gold, G. (PI); Gross, J. (PI); Heaney, C. (PI); Heller, H. (PI); Klein, R. (PI); Koopman, C. (PI); Lyons, D. (PI); Magnus, D. (PI); Matheson, G. (PI); Medoff, L. (PI); Murray, A. (PI); O'hara, R. (PI); Porzig, E. (PI); Preston, K. (PI); Robinson, T. (PI); Sapolsky, R. (PI); Siegel, R. (PI); Smith, D. (PI); Stafford, R. (PI); Stefanick, M. (PI); Weissman, I. (PI); Wine, J. (PI); Winograd, C. (PI); Wise, P. (PI); Wolf, J. (PI); Cacciari, L. (GP); Kramer, M. (GP)

MI 27SC: Viruses in the News

Viruses are unique biological entities that resemble both living and inanimate objects. Despite their simple structure they include some of the most devastating and ubiquitous causes of human disease. The compelling nature of this topic is illustrated by the recent Ebola epidemic, which emerged coincident with the last time this class was offered. From smallpox to measles to HIV to the common cold, viruses have literally changed the course of human history and impacted evolution. They have also been important experimental tools for probing the molecular nature of key biological processes, and they have been utilized in many key discoveries and Nobel Prize-winning research programs. In books, movies, newspapers, and electronic feeds, viruses continue to make the news on a daily basis. Using contemporary media, content experts, model building, interactive sessions, and field trips, we will explore the essential nature of viruses, what makes them unique, how they are classified, how they cause disease, key molecular processes, breakthroughs in prevention and treatment, current efforts in trying to eradicate viruses, and cultural iconography pertaining to viruses. In short, this seminar is intended to go viral. Sophomore College course, applications required, due at noon on April 5, 2016. Apply at http://soco.stanford.edu .
Terms: Sum | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI); Daniel, J. (TA); Lindqwister, A. (TA)

MI 70Q: Photographing Nature

Utilizes the idiom of photography to learn about nature, enhance observation, and explore scientific concepts. Builds upon the pioneering photographic work of Eadweard J. Muybridge on human and animal locomotion. A secondary goal is to learn the grammar, syntax, composition, and style of nature photography to enhance the use of this medium as a form of scientific communication and also to explore the themes of change across time and space. Scientific themes to be explored include: taxonomy, habitat preservation, climate change; species diversity; survival and reproductive strategies; ecological niches and coevolution, carrying capacity and sustainability, population densities, predation, and predator-prey relationships, open-space management, the physics of photography. Extensive use of field trips and class critque.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)

MI 115B: The Vaccine Revolution (HUMBIO 155B)

Advanced seminar. Human aspects of viral disease, focusing on recent discoveries in vaccine development and emerging infections. Journal club format: students choose articles from primary scientific literature, write formal summaries, and synthesize them into a literature review. Emphasis is on analysis, experimental design, and interpretation of data. Oral presentations. Enrollment limited to 8. Prerequisite: prior enrollment in HumBio 155H Humans and Viruses or MI 116, The Human Virosphere
Terms: Spr | Units: 6
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)

MI 198: Directed Reading in Microbiology and Immunology

Fields of study are decided in consultation with sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Amieva, M. (PI); Blau, H. (PI); Boothroyd, J. (PI); Carette, J. (PI); Chen, C. (PI); Chien, Y. (PI); Contag, C. (PI); Davis, M. (PI); Falkow, S. (PI); Kirkegaard, K. (PI); Matin, A. (PI); Monack, D. (PI); Nolan, G. (PI); Relman, D. (PI); Sarnow, P. (PI); Schneider, D. (PI); Siegel, R. (PI); Singh, U. (PI); Sonnenburg, J. (PI); Theriot, J. (PI)

MI 199: Undergraduate Research

Investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Possible fields: microbial molecular biology and physiology, microbial pathogenicity, immunology, virology, and molecular parasitology. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-18 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Amieva, M. (PI); Arvin, A. (PI); Blau, H. (PI); Bogyo, M. (PI); Boothroyd, J. (PI); Carette, J. (PI); Chen, C. (PI); Chien, Y. (PI); Contag, C. (PI); Davis, M. (PI); Einav, S. (PI); Falkow, S. (PI); Galli, S. (PI); Glenn, J. (PI); Greenberg, H. (PI); Huang, K. (PI); Idoyaga, J. (PI); Jackson, P. (PI); Kirkegaard, K. (PI); Maecker, H. (PI); Matin, A. (PI); McDevitt, H. (PI); Mocarski, E. (PI); Monack, D. (PI); Nolan, G. (PI); Parham, P. (PI); Pizzo, P. (PI); Prober, C. (PI); Relman, D. (PI); Sarnow, P. (PI); Schneider, D. (PI); Schoolnik, G. (PI); Siegel, R. (PI); Singh, U. (PI); Sonnenburg, J. (PI); Theriot, J. (PI); Tompkins, L. (PI); Yeh, E. (PI); Gess, C. (GP)

OSPCPTWN 48: Photographing Cape Town

This class will use the idiom of photography to scrutinize the natural history and culture of Cape Town. We will discuss the rhetoric of photography, as well as photographic composition, syntax, grammar and style. We will use individual pictures as the starting point for scholarly investigations of what makes Cape Town unique both in terms of its nature and its culture. Class assignments will consist of a series of weekly presentations by each student, five presentation write-ups, weekly contributions to the class blog and the class Twitter account, active participation both in-class and online including responses to blog posts, a final exam, a class exhibit, and a complete dossier of each student's work. The presentations write-ups will include photographic and written essays, including scholarly references, on specific topics motivated by what the students have observed. Individual classes will explore specific themes such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, the townships, the history of South Africa, the Cape Floristic Region, South African fauna, local markets, food of South Africa, African penguins, and other birds of South Africa. Enrollment is limited.
Terms: Win | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)

OSPGEN 16: Island Biogeography and Culture of Madagascar

Island biogeography and culture in Madagascar with emphasis on the effects of isolation over long periods time.  Topics include species arrival, adaptive radiation, endemism, island giantism and dwarfism, ecology, energy flow, food webs, and keystone species. Historical perspective to provide a context for contemporary Madagascar.  Comparison with various islands as well as biological versus cultural isolation. Also, effects of perturbing isolation due to natural and anthropogenic effects including invasive micro and macro species, habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Proposals for habitat preservation and remediation including local and international initiatives. Daily field studies. Location: Madagascar.
Terms: Sum | Units: 2
Instructors: ; Siegel, R. (PI)
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