Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2003
Biosciences (BIOS)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/06/2003.
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 113 ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS SEMINAR: WATER Credits 1.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Water -one of the most basic and important components of the environment. But
how is the water cycle changing and what are the current issues? In this
semester's course we will discuss the water from an interdisciplinary
perspective, from reservoirs and flow, through life and uses, to pollution and
rights. Enrollment is limited to 20. Also offered as ESCI 113 and ENST 113.
001 BL 123 - W 02:00PM - 03:00PM Dickens, Gerald Enr: 3 Max: 7
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
* 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, genetics, plant
physiology, and animal physiology.
001 KH 100 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Gustin, Michael Enr: 172 Max: 0
BIOS 211 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Credits 2.00 Fall 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. See
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/bios211/ for office hours and course
information. 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
each semester.
Prereq- current or prior enrollment in Bios 201 or equivalent.
001 BL 131 - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 14 Caprette, David Enr: 124 Max: 120
BIOS 213 INTRO LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONA Credits 1.00 Fall 03
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 BL 123 - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 16 Max: 0
002 BL 123 - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 28 Max: NA
003 BL 123 - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 16 Max: NA
BIOS 301 BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
The third in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids; enzyme
kinetics; glycolysis, aerobic metabolism, and energy coupling.
Prereq- Chem 211, 212, Bios 201, 202 or consent of instructor.
001 KH 100 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Olson, John Enr: 171 Max: 0
Shamoo, Yousif
BIOS 305 WRITING AND VISUAL DESIGN IN THE BIOSCIE Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Course works with a single biosciences topic of current interest to develop
skills in designing visuals (posters, report figures, PowerPoint), structuring
arguments, writing about visual evidence (for example: Northern blots, graphs,
photographs), and editing for style. Helps prepare students for moving from
BIOS 211 to BIOS 311. No oral presentations. Offered second half of the
semester.
Pre-req-Some college biology.
001 TBA - W 02:00PM - 04:00PM Purugganan, Mary Enr: 5 Max: 12
Zeleznik, Julie
BIOS 309 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credits 2.00 Fall 03
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: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 310 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Fall 03
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. If receiving more than 2 credits, students will be
required to
participate in the university annual undergraduate symposium in
the spring semester.
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: 32 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 4 Max: NA
BIOS 311 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Credits 1.00 Fall 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Introduction to biochemical laboratory
techniques with an emphasis on studies of proteins. Taught first half of the
semester for 7 weeks. Enrollment limited to 24 per section.
Prereq- BIOS 211 and current or prior enrollment in BIOS 301 or consent of
instructor
001 TBA - T 01:00PM - 02:00PM
TBA - T Beason, Beth Enr: 26 Max: 24
002 TBA - W 01:00PM - 02:00PM
TBA - W Beason, Beth Enr: 25 Max: 24
003 TBA - TH 01:00PM - 02:00PM
TBA - T Beason, Beth Enr: 24 Max: 24
BIOS 312 EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Introduction to molecular biology techniques.
Taught second half of the semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment limited to 28
per section.
Prereq- BIOS 311 or consent of instructor
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 06:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 14 Max: 28
BIOS 314 EXPERIMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
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. Recommended for students interested in a research career. 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: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 316 LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
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: 13 Max: 0
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 318 LAB MODULE IN MICROBIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
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 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 6 Max: 0
002 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 17 Max: NA
BIOS 321 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Evolutionary theory is used to evaluate behavioral adaptations of organisms to
their environment. Group B course.
Prereq- Bios 202 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 45 Max: NA
BIOS 323 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The course is designed to give students a broad overview of conservation
biology.
Lectures and discussions will focus on conservation issues such as
biodiversity,
extinction, management, sustained yield, invasive species and
preserve design. Group B course.
Prereq- Prereq – Bios 201, 202
001 BL 123 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 26 Max: NA
BIOS 329 ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* 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: 50 Max: NA
BIOS 334 EVOLUTION Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* 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. Group B course.
Prereq- Bios 202 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Queller, David C. Enr: 40 Max: NA
BIOS 341 CELL BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* 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.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202. Prior or concurrent enrollment in Bios 301 or
consent of instructor.
001 KH 100 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Braam, Janet Enr: 140 Max: 0
McNew, James
BIOS 343 DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Analysis of the processes and principles of development as seen in a broad
spectrum of eukaryotic organisms.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 341 Recommended or permission of instructor.
001 BL 131 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Lane, Mary Ellen Enr: 68 Max: 0
BIOS 401 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Credits 5.00 Fall 03
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 Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 12 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 3 Max: NA
BIOS 411 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Discussion of current research in area under investigation.
001 TBA - M 02:00PM - 03:30PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 12 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 2 Max: NA
BIOS 425 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 301; Bios 201 and 202 or permission of instructor.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 7 Max: 0
BIOS 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301, and 344, or consent of instructor.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 4 Max: 0
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 481 MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 301 and 352 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - MW 01:30PM - 03:00PM Cates, Susan Enr: 16 Max: 0
MacKenzie, Kevin
Nikonowicz, Edward P.
BIOS 525 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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 GRB 211W - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 7 Max: 0
Braam, Janet
BIOS 535 PRACTICAL X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY Credits 2.00 Fall 03
This is an introduction to macromolecular crystallography with emphasis on
crystallization methods, data acquisition, processing and molecular
model-building. Approaches to solving structures will be discussed, as well as
refinement of molecular models.
Can be taken simultaneously with Bios 481
Prereq- Bios 481 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - MW 03:00PM - 05:00PM Cates, Susan Enr: 8 Max: 0
BIOS 541 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
No Description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 4 Max: 0
BIOS 545 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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 GRB 212W - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 4 Max: 0
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 561 TOPICS IN EVOLUTION Credits 2.00 Fall 03
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in evolution.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Queller, David C. Enr: 10 Max: 0
Strassmann, Joan E.
BIOS 563 TOPICS IN ECOLOGY Credits 2.00 Fall 03
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in forest and
grassland ecology.
001 TBA - TBA Harcombe, Paul A. Enr: 13 Max: 0
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 567 RESEARCH METHODS IN FIELD BIOL Credits 2.00 Fall 03
Introduction of first-year graduate students to the field research techniques
and practices of individual faculty members.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 575 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Introduction of first-year graduate students to the research programs and
laboratories of individual faculty members.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 12 Max: 0
BIOS 576 FOUNDATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Graduate level introduction to a wide range of research methods in biosciences
and bioengineering. Individual faculty members from the Biosciences will each
present practices and techniques for their areas of expertise. A web-based
methods database will be constructed, with student involvement, from the
library of lectures. Also offered as BIOE 576. Enrollment is limited 30.
001 TBA - F 02:00PM - 03:30PM Cates, Susan Enr: 7 Max: 15
Lane, Mary Ellen
Rudolph, Frederick B.
BIOS 581 GRAD SEMINAR IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOL Credits 1.00 Fall 03
A discussion of selected research topics. Required of all Biochemistry and
Cell Biology graduate students.
001 TBA - T 05:00PM - 06:00PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 69 Max: 0
BIOS 583 MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- Graduate status in Biochemistry & Cell Biology.
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM McNew, James Enr: 13 Max: 0
Stern, Michael K.
BIOS 585 GRAD SEM IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLO Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Faculty and student presentations on current research. Required of all Ecology
& Evolutionary Biology graduate students.
001 TBA - M 04:00PM - 05:30PM Meffert, Lisa Enr: 13 Max: 0
BIOS 587 GRAD SEM FOR 2ND YR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Preparation and presentation of research proposals.
Prereq- Graduate status in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, second year.
001 TBA - TBA Beckingham, Kathleen Enr: 12 Max: 0
BIOS 589 COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
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.
001 KH 101 - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Ma, Jianpeng Enr: 9 Max: NA
BIOS 590 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Fall 03
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 03
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: 5 Max: 0
BIOS 592 SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOL Credits 1.00 Fall 03
A discussion of selected research topics in computational biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 BL 123 - F 03:30PM - 06:00PM Staff Enr: 47 Max: 0
BIOS 593 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Discussion of selected research topics in current plant biology literature.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 TBA - W 12:00PM - 01:30PM Bartel, Bonnie Enr: 11 Max: 0
BIOS 594 THE ETHICS OF BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEE Credits 1.00 Fall 03
This course will consider ethical issues involving human and animal subjects,
record keeping, publications, potential conflict of interest, and behavior
toward colleagues, research fellows, students, and employees. Also offered as
BIOE 594. Enrollment is limited to 40.
GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 14 Max: NA
BIOS 611 RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Discussion of individual laboratory research or current topics in particular
areas.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 46 Max: 0
BIOS 621 THESIS SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 85 Max: 0
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