printer friendly pageBIO 42: Cell Biology and Animal Physiology
Cell structure and function; principles of animal physiology (immunology, renal, cardiovascular, sensory, motor physiology, and endocrinology); neurobiology from cellular basis to neural regulation of physiology. Prerequisites:
CHEM 31X (or 31A,B), 33. Recommended:
BIO 41;
CHEM 35;
MATH 19, 20, 21 or 41, 42.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Cyert, M. (PI)
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Heller, H. (PI)
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Jones, P. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Sapolsky, R. (PI)
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Chen, V. (TA)
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Dickinson, J. (TA)
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Friedman, D. (TA)
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Lee, L. (TA)
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McKay, A. (TA)
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Raftrey, B. (TA)
BIO 43: Plant Biology, Evolution, and Ecology
Principles of evolution: macro- and microevolution and population genetics. Ecology: the principles underlying the exchanges of mass and energy between organisms and their environments; population, community, and ecosystem ecology; populations, evolution, and global change. Equivalent to
BIOHOPK 43. Prerequisites:
CHEM 31X (or 31A,B), 33. Recommended:
BIO 41, 42;
CHEM 35;
MATH 19, 20, 21 or 41, 42.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Fraser, H. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Long, S. (PI)
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Vitousek, P. (PI)
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Barnett, N. (TA)
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Dorone, Y. (TA)
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Gong, Y. (TA)
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Goodman, A. (TA)
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LaRue, T. (TA)
BIO 44X: Core Molecular Biology Laboratory
Investigate yeast strains that are engineered to express the human protein, p53, and use modern molecular methods to identify the functional consequences of p53 mutations isolated from tumor cells. Learn about the protein's role as a tumor suppressor through lectures and by reading and discussing journal articles. Use molecular visualization programs to examine the structure of wild type and mutant p53 proteins. Formulate a testable hypothesis and assay the ability of mutant p53 to direct expression of several reporter genes. During guided reflection, formulate further analyses to determine whether mutant p53 is present in the cell, can bind to DNA, and/or can enter the nucleus. Conduct lab experiments, present findings through a team oral presentation, as well as a scientific poster. Prerequisites:
CHEM 31X, or 31A,B, and 33; concurrent or past enrollment in Biology or Human Biology core. 44X,Y should be taken sequentially in the same year, preferably as sophomores, to prepare for internships. Preference given to juniors and seniors in fall quarter, preference given to sophomores in winter quarter. Lab fee. Information about this class is available at
http://bio44.stanford.edu.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Cyert, M. (PI)
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Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
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Imam, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Cyert, M. (PI)
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Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
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Imam, J. (PI)
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Knope, M. (PI)
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Malladi, S. (PI)
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Stearns, T. (PI)
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Bi, Y. (TA)
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Chung, K. (TA)
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Genuth, N. (TA)
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Kim, R. (TA)
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Knope, M. (TA)
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Ko, P. (TA)
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Lin, I. (TA)
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Perez, B. (TA)
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Stratton, M. (TA)
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Yamada, S. (TA)
BIO 44Y: Core Plant Biology & Eco Evo Laboratory
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of how to conduct biological research, using a topic in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Plant Biology as a practical example. This includes the complete scientific process: assessing background literature, generating testable hypotheses, learning techniques for field- and lab-based data collection, analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods, and finally writing and sharing results. To build these skills, this course will focus on communities of microorganisms living in floral nectar at Stanford's nearby Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. Students, working in teams, will develop novel research hypotheses and execute the necessary experiments and measurements to test these hypotheses. The capstone of the course will be an oral defense of students' findings, as well as a research paper in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article. Labs will be completed both on campus and at Jasper Ridge. Lab fee. Information about this class is available at
http://bio44.stanford.edu. Satisfies WIM in Biology.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Fukami, T. (PI)
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Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
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Knope, M. (PI)
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Instructors:
Fukami, T. (PI)
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Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
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Knope, M. (PI)
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Malladi, S. (PI)
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Blair, L. (TA)
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Cade, D. (TA)
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Ebel, E. (TA)
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Hart, K. (TA)
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Itakura, A. (TA)
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Li, Y. (TA)
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Morrison, B. (TA)
BIO 109A: The Human Genome and Disease (BIOC 109A, BIOC 209A, HUMBIO 158)
The variability of the human genome and the role of genomic information in research, drug discovery, and human health. Concepts and interpretations of genomic markers in medical research and real life applications. Human genomes in diverse populations. Original contributions from thought leaders in academia and industry and interaction between students and guest lecturers. Students with a major, minor or coterm in Biology: 109A/209A or 109B/209B may count toward degree program but not both.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
BIO 109B: The Human Genome and Disease: Genetic Diversity and Personalized Medicine (BIOC 109B, BIOC 209B)
Continuation of 109A/209A. Genetic drift: the path of human predecessors out of Africa to Europe and then either through Asia to Australia or through northern Russia to Alaska down to the W. Coast of the Americas. Support for this idea through the histocompatibility genes and genetic sequences that predispose people to diseases. Guest lectures from academia and pharmaceutical companies. Prerequisite: Biology or Human Biology core. Students with a major, minor or coterm in Biology: 109A/209A or 109B/209B may count toward degree program but not both.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Goeders, C. (PI)
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Heller, R. (PI)
BIO 110: DNA Replication and Genomic Maintenance (BIO 210)
Maintenance of the genome and its accurate replication are prerequisites for life. DNA replication is also intricately connected to pathways for responding to genotoxic stress, which include inevitable collisions with transcription. In eukaryotes, DNA repair and replication are tightly connected to chromatin modification. Emphasis for lecture topics include: DNA-templated chromatin transactions; Chromatin manipulation during replication and DNA damage responses; Structural biology and molecular mechanisms of replication and DNA repair enzymes; Inducible responses to genotoxic stress; Relationships of DNA damage processing to mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, aging and human genetic disease.
Last offered: Spring 2014
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
BIO 115: The hidden kingdom - evolution, ecology and diversity of fungi
Fungi are critical, yet often hidden, components of the biosphere. They regulate decomposition, are primary partners in plant symbiosis and strongly impact agriculture and economics. Students will explore the fascinating world of fungal biology, ecology and evolution via lecture, lab, field exercises and Saturday field trips that will provide traditional and molecular experiences in the collection, analysis and industrial use of diverse fungi. Students will chose an environmental niche, collect and identify resident fungi, and hypothesize about their community relationship. Prerequisite:
Bio 43 recommended.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
BIO 117: Biology and Global Change (EARTHSYS 111, EESS 111)
The biological causes and consequences of anthropogenic and natural changes in the atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. Topics: glacial cycles and marine circulation, greenhouse gases and climate change, tropical deforestation and species extinctions, and human population growth and resource use. Prerequisite: Biology or Human Biology core or graduate standing.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Arrigo, K. (PI)
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Vitousek, P. (PI)
BIO 118: Genetic Analysis of Biological Processes
Focus is on using mutations and genetic analysis to study biological and medical questions. The first portion of the course covers how the identification and analysis of mutations can be used in model systems to investigate biological processes such as development and metabolism. In the second portion of the course, we focus on the use of existing genetic variation in humans and other species to identify disease-associated genes as well as to investigate variation in morphological traits such as body size and shape.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
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