printer friendly pageBIO 2N: Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease in a Changing World
This seminar will explore the ways in which anthropogenic change, climate change, habitat destruction, land use change, and species invasions effects the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. Topics will include infectious diseases of humans, wildlife, livestock, and crops, effects of disease on threatened species, disease spillover, emerging diseases, and the role of disease in natural systems. Course will be taught through a combination of popular and scientific readings, discussion, and lecture. .
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Mordecai, E. (PI)
BIO 9N: Chilis: Biology, History, Travels, Cuisine
Chili peppers are used worldwide. They are grown in astonishing variety even though they are used most often to flavor food. Yet the first chile peppers evolved in what Europeans call the New World (Central and South America). How do we know chilis came from the New World? How did they get to Europe, Africa, India, China? How did chilis become an integral part of so many cuisines? What forms of chili pepper do we find around the world?
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Tuljapurkar, S. (PI)
BIO 43: Introduction to Laboratory Research in Neuronal Cell Biology
This course provides an authentic research experience where you will study the consequences of disease-related mutations in a neuronal kinesin (KIF1A). You will evaluate scientific arguments; make discoveries by generating, testing, and revising hypotheses; communicate findings to others through oral and poster presentations; and build confidence in yourselves as scientific thinkers. To do so, you will use behavioral, genetic, and cell biological tools to assay how KIF1A mutations affect C. elegans neurons, and connect your findings to clinical severity. Recommended completing the following courses:
BIO 82 and 83 or
HUMBIO 2A and 3A and
CHEM 31A and 31B or
CHEM 31E.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Shi, B. (PI)
;
Condon, A. (TA)
;
Ladabaum, I. (TA)
;
Phuong, N. (TA)
;
Williams, M. (TA)
BIO 47: Introduction to Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EARTHSYS 47)
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 your results. To build these skills, this course will focus on nectar microbes 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 is an oral presentation of student teams' research findings, as well as a research paper written in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article. Labs will be completed both on campus and at Jasper Ridge. IMPORTANT NOTE: Satisfies WIM requiremen
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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 your results. To build these skills, this course will focus on nectar microbes 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 is an oral presentation of student teams' research findings, as well as a research paper written in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article. Labs will be completed both on campus and at Jasper Ridge. IMPORTANT NOTE: Satisfies WIM requirement in Biology but must be taken for a letter grade. Attendance at both the lecture and lab sections is mandatory, and students may only attend the lecture and lab sections in which they are enrolled. Please contact Dr. Shyamala Malladi (smalladi@stanford.edu) if you have any questions about the class. Please note that enrollment is handled by Axess, so enrollment in one pair of BIO47 lecture/lab sections will not give a student any priority for subsequently enrolling in a different pair of lecture/lab sections. Although there are no pre-requisites to enroll in the class, it will be helpful if you have already taken
BIO 81 or
HUMBIO 2A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
BIO 86: Cell Biology
This course will focus on the basic structures inside cells and how they execute cellular functions. Topics include organelles, membrane trafficking, the cytoskeleton, cell division, and signal transduction. Classic and recent primary literature will be incorporated into lectures with an emphasis on state of the art experimental approaches. Prerequisites:
BIO 83 is highly recommended.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
BIO 105B: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (EARTHSYS 105B)
The Ecology and Natural History of the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is an upper-division course that aims to help students learn ecology and natural history using a 'living laboratory,' the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. The course's central goal is that, as a community of learning, we examine 'via introductory discussions, followed by hands-on experiences in the field' the scientific basis of ecological research, archaeology, edaphology, geology, species interactions, land management, and multidisciplinary environmental education. The first 10 sessions that compose the academic program are led by the instructors, faculty (world-experts on the themes of each session), and JRBP staff. In addition, this 20-week class (winter and spring quarters) trains students to become JRBP Docents that will join the Jasper Ridge education affiliates community. Completion of both Winter (
BIO 105A) and Spring (
BIO 105B) sequence training program is required to join the Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve course.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
BIO 119: Evolution of Developmental Mechanisms (BIO 219)
Investigating the role that changes in developmental biology have played in the evolution of animal body plans.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Lowe, C. (PI)
BIO 120: Integrative and Experimental Microbiology (BIO 220)
To survive, grow, and reproduce, organisms coordinate different molecular processes so they can use available resources and cope with environmental conditions. This laboratory course explores molecular and cellular integration in bacteria. Experiments include the quantification of growth, mutational screens and mutant analysis, gene cloning, and measuring/engineering gene-expression. These "wet lab" approaches will be combined with "dry lab" approaches to analyze experimental findings and explore further the link between molecular processes, cell-physiology, and ecology. Prerequisite:
BIO 82,
BIO 83, and either
BIO 45 or
BIO 47. Enrollment via Application:
https://forms.gle/x1ZCtVVTAbwm6KSC7
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 3 units total)
BIO 121: Ornithology (BIO 221)
Advanced undergraduate survey of ornithology, introducing students to the biology of birds and giving them tools to use birds as model systems for research. Topics will include avian evolution, physiology, adaptations, behavior, and ecology. Focus throughout on identification of California birds and applications to current bird conservation issues. The course will include lectures and a field component that will expose students to standard avian research techniques such as mistnetting, banding, and point count surveys. Recommended:
BIO 81 or
BIO 105A/B.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Dirzo, R. (PI)
;
Xu, M. (SI)
BIO 123: Catalyzing Solutions for a Sustainable Ocean: Learning with Local Communities (OCEANS 123H, OCEANS 223H)
The ocean is impacted by overfishing, plastic pollution, climate change and acidification, which are leading to the disruption of marine ecosystem functions and services critical for human wellbeing. Ocean mining, offshore wind farming, increasing shipping, land sea interactions and carbon sequestration are all posing a whole new set of unprecedented challenges and, at the same time, opportunities to solve the pressing problem humanity has to face. By leveraging the unique location of Hopkins Marine Station as a living laboratory in Monterey Bay, this course will provide a unique opportunity for students to learn through real world examples about the multifaceted nature of problems at the very core of ocean sustainability. Course taught in-person only at Hopkins Marine Station; for information on how to spend spring quarter in residence:
https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/undergraduate-studies/spring-courses-24-25 (Individual course registration also permitted.) Depending on enrollment numbers, a weekly shuttle to Hopkins or mileage reimbursements for qualifying carpools will be provided; terms and conditions apply.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
De Leo, G. (PI)
;
Micheli, F. (PI)
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