This course provides an introduction to the fields of sleep and circadian rhythms including the underlying neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the molecular and genetic underpinnings of sleep and circadian behaviors. The medical and societal relevance of these areas will also be emphasized. Considerable time will be spent reading and analyzing the primary literature in these fields, including student presentations of selected articles.
The course will provide students with knowledge from a broad range of topics related to stem cells, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, including: an historical perspective of these fields, contemporary use of stem cells in medicine, introduction to different concepts in regenerative medicine, research in tissue engineering and biomaterials, and societal issues surrounding stem cells and regenerative medicine.
An introduction to the geographic patterning of biological diversity, exploring its origins, dynamics, and present trends. Examines the interplay among physical conditions, ecological interactions, evolutionary processes, and the historical movements of organisms and land masses as they have combined to affect the distribution of species, with particular attention to the application of biogeographic knowledge to current problems of species loss and conservation.
Discussion of arthropod parasites and disease vectors. Topics include an overview of disease transmission and public health, epidemiology, vector biology, important arthropod groups and their control.
Discussion of arthropod parasites and disease vectors. Topics include an overview of disease transmission and public health, epidemiology, vector biology, important arthropod groups and their control.
A study of insect taxonomy including the collection, preparation, and identification of adult insect specimens.
Physical, chemical and biological properties of viruses. Modes of replication and control of gene product formation displayed by representative plant, animal, and bacterial viruses. Same as MI 582.
This course in contemporary genetic analysis emphasizes experimental approaches to biological questions in a variety of eukaryotic organisms. The course includes discussion of the application of methodologies spanning a wide range of genetics, including classical, molecular, quantitative and genome-wide approaches. Primary scientific literature is investigated to understand the development and application of these methods.
A course for students in the biological and related sciences to be taught on various topics by specialists in their fields. Designed to give the student the most up-to-date information on the various topics. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.
Hands-on laboratory exercises in animal physiology.
