Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Biosciences (BIOS)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
See also: Building Codes | Registration Information
NOTE: Course web pages are available for some BIOS courses.
BIOS 106 PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENC Credits 1.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
A scenari-based course in which students practice problem solving skills while
examining the applications of chemistry, physics, and mathematical to real
world biological nad medical problems.
Pre-req- BIOS 105 is not a pre-req for this course.
001 BL 123 - T 01:00PM - 02:00PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 4 Max: NA
002 BL 123 - TH 01:00PM - 02:00PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 4 Max: NA
BIOS 122 FUNDAMNT'L CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
An introduction for non-science, non-engineering majors to specific concepts in
modern biology from the molecular to organismal level. Topics may include
recombinant DNA, genetic engineering, AIDS, and others topic of medical
relevance.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bondos, Sarah Enr: 27 Max: NA
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The second in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Transmission genetics, molecular genetics, development, behavior, evolution,
ecology, and diversity.
Prereq- Bios 201 or consent of instructor.
001 CL LEC - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Meffert, Lisa Enr: 98 Max: NA
Rogers, William
BIOS 205 ECOLOGY, NATURAL HISTORY, AND PHILOSOPHY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
This course is designed to prepare its participants for more knowledgeable
interaction with the natural world, and to encourage them to begin developing a
"philosphy of nature." In it, we will consider readings in ecology,
environmental ethics, and philosophy of science. We will also take field trips
and explore the flora and fauna around the Rice campus. Enrollment limited to
30.
001 KH 107 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Mikkelson, Gregory Enr: 10 Max: 30
BIOS 207 EVOLUTION, GENETICS, AND SOCIETY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Introduction to concepts of Evolution, Genetics, and Molecular Genetics with an
emphasis on history, cultural context, and politcal issues
001 BL 123 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 19 Max: NA
BIOS 211 INTRODUCTORY LAB MODULE IN BIOLOGICAL SC Credits 2.00 Spring 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 either in
person in room 141, Anderson Biological Laboratory Building or 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
BL 131 - Caprette, David Enr: 62 Max: NA
BIOS 213 INTRO LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONA Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Experimental, laboratory, and field studies of natural history, 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
TBA - T Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 45 Max: NA
002 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
TBA - W Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 9 Max: NA
003 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
TBA - TH Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 4 Max: NA
BIOS 302 BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The final in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Introduction to metabolism, membranes, electron transport, oxidative
phosphorylation, and regulation.
Prereq- Bios 301 or consent of instructor.
001 CL LEC - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM MacKenzie, Kevin Enr: 98 Max: NA
McNew, James
Phillips, Dereth
BIOS 305 PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course aims to deepen our understanding, through philosophical analysis,
of topics arising across the biological sciences. Such topics will include the
creationist challenge to evolution, the human genome project, and biodiversity.
Also offered as PHIL 390.
Pre-req-Some college biology or philosophy.
001 HUM 227 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Mikkelson, Gregory Enr: 13 Max: NA
BIOS 309 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 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: 1 Max: NA
BIOS 310 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Spring 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: 48 Max: NA
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 311 LAB MODULE IN PROTEIN PURIFICATION Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques with an emphasis on study of
proteins. Taught first half of the semester for 7 weeks. Enrollment is limited
to 24 per section.
Prereq- Bios 211, prior or current enrollment in Bios 301 or permission of
instructor.
001 BL B5 - T 01:00PM - 07:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 20 Max: 24
002 BL B5 - W 01:00PM - 07:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 21 Max: 24
BIOS 312 LAB MODULE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Introduction to microbiological and molecular biology 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 BL B5 - MTH 01:00PM - 06:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 15 Max: 28
BIOS 313 LAB MODULE IN DNA SEQUENCING Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Introduction to DNA sequencing techniques. Taught second 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: 7 Max: 28
BIOS 314 LAB MODULE IN CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 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.
Prereq- consent of instructor (Bios 301, 311, and 341 recommended as prereq or
coreq).
001 TBA - TBA Caprette, David Enr: 1 Max: NA
BIOS 315 LAB MODULE IN PHYSIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
An instrumentation-intensive short course in membrane electrophysiology and
vertebrate nerve and muscle physiology. Research reports require
interpretation of laboratory data in terms of concepts at the molecular level.
Starts the second half of the semester. Limited enrollment.
Prereq- Bios 301 or equivalent.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 6 Max: 30
002 TBA - WF 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 7 Max: 30
BIOS 317 LAB MODULE IN BEHAVIOR Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Field experiments in behavior. Work in teams to solve the mystery of breeding
systems in wild mockingbirds and grackles.
Bios 213 and 321.
001 TBA - W 02:30PM - 03:30PM Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 5 Max: NA
BIOS 319 TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The course consists of weekly meetings involving lectures and discussion of
readings. Immediately following commencement, a 3-week field trip to southern
Mexico will conclude the class. Class size: between 9 and 11 students.
Selection of students for the course is determined through an interview with
the instructor. While a background in biology is desirable (minimally including
the following courses: Bios 201, 202, and 213), individuals lacking this
background but having a special interest in the tropics are encouragd to
enroll.
Bios 201, 202, 213, and permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 6 Max: NA
BIOS 322 ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
A systems analysis of the Earth from a biological perspective stressing
biogeochemical cycles and global change.
Prereq- BIOS 201-202 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Sass, Ronald L. Enr: 22 Max: NA
BIOS 325 ECOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Analysis of population dynamics, species interactions, plant and animal
community organization, and ecosystem function.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202 or junior standing in a science/engineering major or
consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 36 Max: NA
BIOS 336 PLANT DIVERSITY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Analysis of the physiology, morphology, and evolution of plants in terms of
adaptation to environment.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Harcombe, Paul A. Enr: 14 Max: NA
BIOS 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Analysis of the transmission, function, and molecular structure of the genetic
material.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, & 301 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 131 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Novotny, Alma Enr: 95 Max: NA
BIOS 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Study of selected aspects of physical chemistry as it relates to the
biossciences. Includes thermodynamics, reaction rate theory, quantum mechanics,
and atomic and molecular structure. Required for biochemistry majors and
graudate students in biochemistry & cell biology.
Pre-req- Chem 211&212, PHYS 125 & 126, Bios 301 or permission of instructor.
001 BL 131 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 32 Max: NA
Olson, John S.
BIOS 402 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Credits 5.00 Spring 01
See Bios 401. Concurrent enrollment in Bios 412.
001 TBA - TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 10 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Sass, Ronald L. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 412 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 01
See Bios 411.
001 TBA - TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 10 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Sass, Ronald L. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 421 NEUROBIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of nervous system function. Emphasis on
membrane and synaptic biophysics, sensory and motor systems, neuronal
plasticity, and development. Open to juniors and seniors.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301.
001 BL 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Glantz, Raymon M. Enr: 17 Max: NA
BIOS 424 MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Structure and functions of microorganisms with emphasis on their environmental,
industrial and medical importance.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301 or consent of instructor.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Bennett, George N. Enr: 40 Max: NA
BIOS 432 ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
In-depth study of selected topics in evolutionary theory and their application
to behavior and adaptation. Topics may include kin selection, sexual
selection, molecular evolution, evolution of disease, systematics and
population genetics.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202 and either 321 or 334.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Foster, Kevin Enr: 9 Max: NA
BIOS 530 LAB MODULE IN NMR SPECTROSCOPY & MOLECUL Credits 2.00 Spring 01
The students will learn to set up, acquire, and process one-dimensional and
basic two-dimensional NMR experiments. Spectral interpretation (resonance
assignment and extraction of structural information) for nucleic acids and
proteins using homonuclear and heteronuclear data will be performed. Molecular
modeling using NMR derived structural information will also be included. This
course is designed to provide an overview of the utility of NMR spectroscopy as
it relates to the structure and dynamics of biologically relevant
macromolecules. Offered during first half of spring semester. Enrollment
limited to 12, with priority to graduate students.
BIOS 352 and 481 or permission of instructor.
001 BL 123 - MW 01:00PM - 03:00PM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 4 Max: 12
BIOS 532 LABORATORY MODULE IN SPECTROSCOPY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Students will 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: 6 Max: 12
Olson, John S.
BIOS 542 SPEC. TOPS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION BIOLOG Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 5 Max: NA
BIOS 562 TOPICS IN BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in animal behavior.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Queller, David C. Enr: 7 Max: NA
Strassmann, Joan E.
BIOS 564 TOPICS IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in conservation
biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 568 TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Review and discussion of literature on current research in biological
diversity.
Limited enrollment to 12.
001 TBA - M 02:00PM - 03:00PM Rogers, William Enr: 3 Max: 12
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 582 GRAD SEMINAR-BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
See Bios 581.
001 BL 123 - T 05:00PM - 06:00PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 62 Max: NA
BIOS 586 GRAD SEM/ECOL& EVOL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Continuation of Bios 585.
001 BL 123 - M 03:30PM - 05:30PM Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 8 Max: NA
BIOS 588 ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- open to seniors and graduate students.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Beckingham, Kathleen M. Enr: 15 Max: 20
Gomer, Richard Hans
BIOS 590 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits Spring 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: NA
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 591 GRADUATE TEACHING Credits Spring 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 Staff Enr: 1 Max: NA
BIOS 592 SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOL Credits 1.00 Spring 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: 38 Max: NA
BIOS 593 SPEC TOPICS: SURVEY OF CURRENT PLANT BIO Credits Spring 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: 14 Max: NA
Braam, Janet
Gibson, Susan I.
BIOS 612 RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Continuation of Bios 611.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 49 Max: NA
BIOS 622 THESIS SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 69 Max: NA
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