printer friendly pageBIO 12N: Sensory Ecology of Marine Animals (OCEANS 12N)
Animals living in the oceans experience a highly varied range of environmental stimuli. An aquatic lifestyle requires an equally rich range of sensory adaptations, including some that are totally foreign to us. In this course we will examine sensory system in marine animals from both an environmental and behavioral perspective and from the point of view of neuroscience and information systems engineering.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Thompson, S. (PI)
BIO 28Q: The Importance of Temperature in Health, Disease, and Performance
We live on the thermal edge of life and death. A few degrees above 37oC leads to heat stroke, and a few degrees below impairs our functioning. Within that narrow range, body temperatures have effects on physiological processes such as those involved in physical performance. In this seminar, we will explore the regulation of body temperature and how managing heat content of the body can improve performance. We will do experiments on each other.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Heller, H. (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. Completed or co-requisite in introductory courses in cell and molecular biology (
BIO 82 and 83 or
HUMBIO 2A and 3A) and (
CHEM 31A and 31B or
CHEM 31M).
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
BIO 45: Introduction to Laboratory Research in Cell and Molecular Biology
Use modern molecular approaches to characterize a particular tumor-associated mutation in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene via expression and analysis in a yeast model system. Learn about the role of p53 as Guardian of the Genome and consider novel p53-directed tumor therapies through lectures and by reading and discussing journal articles. Use molecular visualization programs to examine the structure of the normal p53 protein and localize the alteration induced by the mutation you are investigating. Assay the ability of mutant p53 to activate expression of multiple reporter genes. Through facilitated discussions with teams of other students studying the same p53 mutant, consider a series of molecular explanations for your p53 mutant's functional defects. Conduct lab experiments to test these hypotheses, analyze data, collaboratively interpret these data, and present your findings through a team oral presentation, as well as a scientific poster. Attendance at both the lecture and la
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Use modern molecular approaches to characterize a particular tumor-associated mutation in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene via expression and analysis in a yeast model system. Learn about the role of p53 as Guardian of the Genome and consider novel p53-directed tumor therapies through lectures and by reading and discussing journal articles. Use molecular visualization programs to examine the structure of the normal p53 protein and localize the alteration induced by the mutation you are investigating. Assay the ability of mutant p53 to activate expression of multiple reporter genes. Through facilitated discussions with teams of other students studying the same p53 mutant, consider a series of molecular explanations for your p53 mutant's functional defects. Conduct lab experiments to test these hypotheses, analyze data, collaboratively interpret these data, and present your findings through a team oral presentation, as well as a scientific poster. 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 BIO45 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 this class, it will be helpful if you have already taken or are concurrently enrolled in introductory courses in cell and molecular biology (
BIO 82 and 83 or
HUMBIO 2A and 3A) and general chemistry (
CHEM 31A and 31B or
CHEM 31E).
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Cyert, M. (PI)
;
Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
;
Malladi, S. (PI)
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Cyert, M. (PI)
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Hekmat-Scafe, D. (PI)
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Malladi, S. (PI)
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Bolle, C. (TA)
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Floranda, E. (TA)
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Jung, Y. (TA)
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Pont, O. (TA)
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Sangare, A. (TA)
BIO 81: Introduction to Ecology
This course will introduce you to the first principles of the science of ecology, the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. If you are on the waitlist, we will contact you during the first week of the quarter when we will have more information about your prospects for joining the course. Contact Lydia Villa (lydiav@stanford.edu) for logistical questions. Prerequisites: None.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
BIO 83: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Introduction to the molecular and biochemical basis of life. Lecture topics include the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, energy metabolism, signal transduction, epigenetics and DNA repair. The course will also consider how defects in these processes cause disease. Preliminary syllabus will be posted by Sep 1st on Stanford Syllabus. If you are on the waitlist, we will contact you during the first week of the quarter when we will have more information about your prospects for joining the course. Contact Waheeda Khalfan (wkhalfan@stanford.edu) for logistical questions. Prerequisites: None.Please only enroll in the lecture section (section 01) on Axess. Discussion section enrollment will be handled on Canvas. As long as you sign up for the lecture section on Axess, you will receive an e-mail a week before classes begin to guide you on how to sign up for a section on Canvas.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Frydman, J. (PI)
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Gozani, O. (PI)
;
Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Frydman, J. (PI)
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Gozani, O. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Chan, A. (TA)
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Chang, T. (TA)
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Feng, J. (TA)
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Jain, R. (TA)
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Kashanchi, R. (TA)
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Meng, J. (TA)
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Patel, A. (TA)
BIO 109A: The Emergence of Digital Biology and Precision Health
We will explore how the symbiosis between advances in life sciences and technologies leads to the emergence of digital biology and precision health. These emerging fields challenge and redefine our understanding of "health" and "disease," moving us towards a more precise and personalized approach to individual health. Significant progress has been made in measuring biological processes at unprecedented scales and in collecting and interpreting vast amounts of data. Now, we are further poised to engineer and design biological systems to more effectively prevent, manage, and treat diseases. This course aims to survey: (1) the underlying biology of pervasive diseases, (2) advances in life sciences and technologies, and (3) the applications of these advances in addressing diseases. We will also discuss the policy and regulatory frameworks, business considerations, and ethical implications surrounding these innovations and their applications. Guest speakers will include prominent leaders from academia, industry, and policy. Collaboration between students and speakers is encouraged. While there are no hard prerequisites, a basic understanding of biology and a willingness to explore new concepts will be beneficial.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
BIO 114A: bioBUDS: Building Up Developing Scientists
BUDS is a student-centered and community-focused program which aims to connect all undergrads - but especially those from FLI and historically excluded backgrounds - to resources, skills, and potential mentors in the biosciences and beyond while fostering a vibrant peer community. We offer weekly grad student-led workshops covering a broad range of biological topics and special topic sessions (workshops, panels, community discussions). The Fall quarter session emphasizes growth as a scientist, seeking opportunities, and getting started in research. All sessions are open to all students regardless of course enrollment, department affiliation, experience-level, or field. For more information, visit our website:
https://biobuds.stanford.edu.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
BIO 151: Mechanisms of Neuron Death
For undergraduates with backgrounds 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. Assessment based on in-class participation and short weekly papers. Enrollment is limited to 15; an application is required. Enrollment by permission of professor, apply at
https://forms.gle/PHTM7ZNL8GaBsmVa8
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Sapolsky, R. (PI)
BIO 155: Cell and Developmental Biology of Plants (BIO 255)
In this course we will learn how plants are built at different organizational scales from the cell, tissue, organ and organ system level. We will also learn about the experimental methods used to study plants at these different organizational levels and how to interpret and evaluate experiments that use such methods. Finally, advances in genetic engineering will be discussed as a means of manipulating the form and function of plants for sustainable agriculture. Broadly relevant skills that will be cultivated in the course include: evaluating primarily literature, identifying gaps in knowledge, formulating research questions and designing new experimental strategies. Prerequisites: BIO 80 series or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Dinneny, J. (PI)
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