Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2001
Biosciences (BIOS)
Rice Course Schedule as of 10/28/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some BIOS courses.
BIOS 105 PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENC Credits 1.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
A scenario-based course in which students practice problem solving skills while
examining the applications of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to real world
biological and medical problems.
001 GRB 211W - T 01:00PM - 02:00PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 0 Max: NA
002 GRB 211W - TH 01:00PM - 02:00PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 3 Max: NA
BIOS 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The first in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Chemistry and energetics, cell physiology, cell biology, organ system
physiology, immunology, and plant physiology.
001 CL LEC - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Gustin, Michael Enr: 158 Max: 0
BIOS 211 INTRODUCTORY LAB MODULE IN BIOLOGICAL SC Credits 2.00 Fall 01
Introduction to the scientific method, principles of experimental design,
selected research strategies, record keeping, and technical communication as
related to biological science. Taught in the first half of the semester.
Everyone must attend the Monday lecture and one afternoon lab session.
Registration requires completion of a form and selection of a lab day at the
web site
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/bios211/signups/211signup.html.
Enrollment is
limited.
Prereq- current or prior enrollment in Bios 201 or equivalent.
001 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
TBA - TW Caprette, David Enr: 101 Max: 0
BIOS 213 INTRO LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONA Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Experimental, laboratory, and field studies of natural history, ecology,
evolution, and animal behavior. Computer simulations of population genetics.
Course will begin after mid-semester break in the Fall semester and after
mid-term recess in the Spring semester.
Prereq- Bios 211.
001 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 125 - Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 42 Max: NA
002 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 125 - Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 8 Max: NA
003 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 125 - Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 13 Max: NA
BIOS 301 BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
The third in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Molecular
Biology.
Prereq- Chem 211, 212, Bios 201, 202 or consent of instructor.
001 CL LEC - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Olson, John Enr: 141 Max: NA
Shamoo, Yousif
BIOS 307 GENETICS: BIOLOGICAL, CULTURE-HISTORICAL Credits 3.00 Fall 01
The course uses an interdisciplinary perspective to examine the claims and
counter-claims made regarding genetics and new technologies for identifying and
manipulating genetic material. The course will cover biological basics of
genes, DNA, and sequencing techniques; cultural and historical aspects to
genetics, including essentialism and eugenics past and present; ethical issues
arising from new genetic technologies; and policy issues. Also offered as UNIV
314 and ANTH 314.
Not open to Freshmen.
Also offered as ANTH 314
001 SH 303 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM McIntosh, Susan K. Enr: 16 Max: NA
Novotny, Alma
BIOS 309 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credits 2.00 Fall 01
A course based on laboratory research done outside the university which will
use seminars, discussion and papers to develop communication skills in
research. Permission of instructor to enroll.
001 TBA - TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 2 Max: 0
BIOS 310 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Fall 01
Program of independent study for students with previous training in the
biosciences. Includes a research paper. Students are expected to spend at
least three hours per week in the laboratory for each semester hour of credit.
If taken for 2 or more hours, counts as one required lab course but not as a
Group A or B course.
Prereq- Bios 201-202, 3 hours of biological sciences lab, and permission of
supervising faculty member and department chair.
001 TBA - TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 39 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 1 Max: NA
BIOS 311 LAB MODULE IN PROTEIN PURIFICATION Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques with an emphasis on study of
proteins. Taught first half of the semester for 7 weeks. Enrollment limited to
24 per section.
Prereq- Bios 211, prior or current enrollment in Bios 301 or permission of
instructor.
001 TBA - T 01:00PM - 07:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 18 Max: 24
002 TBA - W 01:00PM - 07:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 25 Max: 24
003 TBA - TH 01:00PM - 07:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 20 Max: 24
BIOS 312 LAB MODULE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Introduction to molecular biological techniques. Taught first half of the
semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment limited to 28 per section.
Prereq- Bios 211 and 311, prior or current enrollment in Bios 301, or
permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 06:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 24 Max: 28
BIOS 314 LAB MODULE IN CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Application of transmission electron microscopy to research in cell biology.
Students will interview a faculty investigator and design and conduct an
experiment involving preparation and examination of samples for the electron
microscope. A written protocol will be submitted and the completed work
presented in seminar form. Recommended for students interested in a research
career. Starts the second week of the semester. Limited enrollment. Contact the
instructor first week of classes.
Prereq- consent of instructor (Bios 301, 311, and 341 recommended as prereq or
coreq).
001 TBA - TBA Caprette, David Enr: 4 Max: 0
BIOS 316 LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Field and lab experiments in ecology. Course taught for 1/2 semester.
Prereq- Bios 213.
001 BL 125 - F 01:00PM - 05:00PM Harcombe, Paul A. Enr: 8 Max: 0
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 318 LAB MODULE IN MICROBIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Training in the isolation, culture, observation, and assay of bacteria.
Qualitative analysis of a mixed culture. Starts the second half of the
semester, self-scheduled after the first four formal meetings. Requires daily
attention to cultures during the week. Limited enrollment.
Prereq- Bios 211 or equivalent.
001 BL 141 - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 15 Max: NA
002 BL 141 - WF 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 11 Max: NA
BIOS 321 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Evolutionary theory is used to evaluate behavioral adaptations of organisms to
their environment.
Prereq- Bios 202 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 41 Max: 0
BIOS 329 ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The evolution and systematics of the animal kingdom with consideration of
functional anatomy, comparative physiology, behavior, medical implications and
resource management.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202 or permission of instructor.
001 BL 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Fisher, Frank M. Enr: 46 Max: 0
BIOS 334 EVOLUTION Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Principles of biological evolution. Topics include natural selection,
adaptation, molecular evolution, formation of new species, the fossil record,
biogeography, and principles of classification.
Prereq- Bios 202 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Queller, David C. Enr: 40 Max: 0
BIOS 341 CELL BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Molecular mechanisms of the processes common to all cells, including exposition
of structure, function, and biogenesis of all subcellular organelles. Emphasis
will be on cytoplasmic events; molecular studies of transcription will be
taught in Bios 344.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202. Prior or concurrent enrollment in Bios 301 or
consent of instructor.
001 CL LEC - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Braam, Janet Enr: 125 Max: 0
Phillips, Dereth
BIOS 343 DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Fall 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Analysis of the processes and principles of development as seen in a broad
spectrum of eukaryotic organisms.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202.
001 BL 131 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Novotny, Alma Enr: 104 Max: 0
BIOS 401 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Credits 5.00 Fall 01
Open only to undergraduate majors who meet specific requirements and with the
permission of the research supervisor and chair. Registration for Bios 401/402
implies a commitment to participate in research for at least 2 semesters.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301, 302 and concurrent enrollment in Bios 411.
001 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 9 Max: 0
BIOS 411 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Discussion of current research in area under investigation.
001 GRB 212W - M 02:00PM - 03:30PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 6 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 1 Max: NA
BIOS 425 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Novel aspects of plant biology and development with emphasis on molecular and
genetic mechanisms. Plant responses to the environment and the use of
bioengineering and other means to develop new plant products will also be
covered.
Prereq- Bios 301; Bios 201 and 202 or permission of instructor.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Braam, Janet Enr: 6 Max: 0
Gibson, Susan I.
BIOS 440 ENZYME MECHANISMS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Enzymology is a biological extension of organic chemistry. This course will
survey examples of enzyme-catalyzed reactions with emphasis on mechanisms.
Enzymes that use catalytic cofactors (vitamins) will be covered, as will those
that rely on amino acid side chains. By the end of the course, students should
be able to deduce a reasonable mechanism for any enzyme-mediated reaction. Also
offered as CHEM 440.
CHEM 212.
001 TBA - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Matsuda, Seiichi P.T. Enr: 4 Max: 0
BIOS 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Molecular and genetic aspects of the regulation of gene expression as seen in
simple prokaryotic systems and the model eukaryotic systems used for studies of
development.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301, and 344, or consent of instructor.
001 KH 105 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 9 Max: 0
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 481 MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Examination, at an intermediate level, of the interaction of light with matter.
Includes UV-visible absorption, natural optical activity, fluorescence, EXAFS,
EPR, NMR of biomolecules, x-ray diffraction and crystallography, neutron
scattering, electron microscopy, and theoretical protein dynamics. Required
for biochemistry majors.
Prereq- Bios 301 and 352 or permission of instructor.
001 BL 123 - MWF 11:00AM - 12:00PM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 9 Max: 0
BIOS 525 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Novel aspects of plant biology and development with emphasis on molecular and
genetic mechanisms. Plant responses to the environment and the use of
bioengineering and other means to develop new plant products will also be
covered.
Prereq-Bios 301,201, and 202 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 02:00PM Braam, Janet Enr: 3 Max: 0
Gibson, Susan I.
BIOS 532 LABORATORY MODULE IN SPECTROSCOPY Credits 2.00 Fall 01
Students learn the principles behind fluorescence, circular dichroism,
analytical ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy and rapid kinetics by carrying out
experiments with genetically engineered proteins and state-of-the-art
equipment. Data will be interpreted and manipulated using curve-fitting and
graphics software. The course will provide basic and experimental training in
protein chemistry and biophysics. Offered during second half of spring
semester.
Prereq- Bios 352 and 481 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Nichols, Jeffry Enr: 0 Max: NA
Olson, John
BIOS 541 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY Credits 3.00 Fall 01
No Description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 6 Max: 0
BIOS 545 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Molecular and genetic aspects of the regulation of gene expression as seen in
simple prokaryotic systems and the model eukaryotic systems used for studies of
development.
Prereq-Bios 201,202,301, and 344, or consent of instructor.
001 KH 105 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 8 Max: 0
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 561 TOPICS IN EVOLUTION Credits 2.00 Fall 01
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in evolution.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Queller, David C. Enr: 9 Max: 0
Strassmann, Joan E.
BIOS 563 TOPICS IN ECOLOGY Credits 2.00 Fall 01
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in forest and
grassland ecology. Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Harcombe, Paul A. Enr: 5 Max: 0
Rogers, William
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 567 RESEARCH METHODS IN FIELD BIOL Credits 2.00 Fall 01
Introduction of first-year graduate students to the field research techniques
and practices of individual faculty members.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 1 Max: 0
BIOS 575 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Introduction of first-year graduate students to the research programs and
laboratories of individual faculty members.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 13 Max: 0
BIOS 581 GRAD SEMINAR IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOL Credits 1.00 Fall 01
A discussion of selected research topics. Required of all Biochemistry and
Cell Biology graduate students.
001 BL 123 - T 05:00PM - 06:00PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 70 Max: 0
BIOS 583 MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- Graduate status in Biochemistry & Cell Biology.
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Beckingham, Kathleen M. Enr: 14 Max: 0
Gibson, Susan I.
Lane, Mary Ellen
McNew, James
BIOS 585 GRAD SEM IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLO Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Faculty and student presentations on current research. Required of all Ecology
& Evolutionary Biology graduate students.
001 BL 123 - M 04:00PM - 05:30PM Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 12 Max: 0
BIOS 587 GRAD SEM FOR 2ND YR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Preparation and presentation of research proposals.
Prereq- Graduate status in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, second year.
001 TBA - TBA Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 14 Max: 0
Beskingham, Kathleen
BIOS 589 COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS Credits 3.00 Fall 01
This is a course designed for students in computationally-oriented biomedical
and bioengineering majors to introduce the principles and methods used for the
simulations and modeling of macromolecules of biological interest. Protein
conformation and dynamics are emphasized. Empirical energy function and
molecular dynamics calculations, as well as other approaches, are described.
Specific biological problems are discussed to illustrate the methodology.
Classic examples such as the cooperative mechanism of hemoglobin and more
froniter topics such as the motional properties of molecular motors and ion
channels as well as results derived from the current literature are covered.
Other potential topics are protein folding/predictions, the nature of reacton
rate enhancement in enzyme catalysis, physical chemistry properties of
biologically relevant nano-materials, simulations of free energy changes in
mutations, electrostatic properties of protein, molecular recognition, and the
properties of binding sites. Particular emphasis is also given to the
applications of molecular graphics. During the final reading period, each
student carries out an original research project that makes use of the
techniques and grading is based on the written and oral presentations of the
results from the final projects. Also offered as BIOE 589
001 TBA - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Ma, Jianpeng Enr: 16 Max: NA
BIOS 590 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Fall 01
Development of specific topic areas at the graduate level.
Prereq- Graduate status and permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 591 GRADUATE TEACHING Credits Fall 01
Supervised instruction in teaching Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Prereq- graduate status in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or permission of
Chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 3 Max: 0
BIOS 592 SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOL Credits 1.00 Fall 01
A discussion of selected research topics in computational biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 CL LEC - F 04:00PM - 06:00PM Staff Enr: 43 Max: 0
BIOS 593 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits Fall 01
Discussion of selected research topics in current plant biology literature.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 TBA - W 12:00PM - 01:30PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 13 Max: 0
Braam, Janet
Gibson, Susan I.
BIOS 611 RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Fall 01
Discussion of individual laboratory research or current topics in particular
areas.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 55 Max: 0
BIOS 621 THESIS SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 82 Max: 0
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