Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2003
Biosciences (BIOS)
Rice Course Schedule as of 03/03/2003.
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 122 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Current topics in biological research with an emphasis on human health. Topics
include the Human Genome Project, transgenic plants, cancer, heart disease,
viruses, and others. Papers from scientific journals covering novel techniques
and advances in medicine will be discussed.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Bondos, Sarah Enr: 33 Max: 0
Staff
BIOS 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The second in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Molecular genetics, DNA technology, antibiotics and antivirals, behavior,
evolution, ecology, diversity, and conservation biology.
Prereq- Bios 201 or consent of instructor.
001 KH 100 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Gomer, Richard Enr: 118 Max: 0
Meffert, Lisa
BIOS 211 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Credits 2.00 Spring 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. Your lab day choices are
T,W,TH, or F.
Prereq- current or prior enrollment in Bios 201 or equivalent.
001 BL 131 - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 13 Caprette, David Enr: 80 Max: NA
BIOS 213 INTRO LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONA Credits 1.00 Spring 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 125 - M 03:00PM - 04:00PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 17 Max: NA
002 BL 125 - M 03:00PM - 04:00PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 17 Max: NA
003 BL 125 - M 03:00PM - 04:00PM
BL 12 Sullender, Barry W. Enr: 10 Max: NA
BIOS 302 BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
The final in an integrated sequence of four courses (Bios 201, 202, 301, 302).
Introduction to metabolism, membranes, electron transport, oxidative
phosphorylation, and regulation.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 301 or consent of instructor.
001 KH 100 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM McNew, James Enr: 63 Max: 0
Rudolph, Frederick B.
Singleton, Scott F.
BIOS 309 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 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: NA
BIOS 310 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Spring 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.
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: 10 Max: NA
BIOS 311 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES Credits 1.00 Spring 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. 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- Consent of instructor
001 TBA - T 01:00PM - 02:00PM
TBA - T Beason, Beth Enr: 18 Max: NA
002 TBA - W 01:00PM - 02:00PM
TBA - W Beason, Beth Enr: 22 Max: 24
BIOS 312 EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Introduction to molecular biological
techniques. Taught first half of the semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment
limited to 28 per section.
Prereq- Consent of instructor
001 TBA - MF 01:00PM - 05:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 20 Max: 28
BIOS 313 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 03
INSTRUCTOR'S SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Introduction to microarrays. Taught second
half of the semester for 3 1/2 weeks. Enrollment limited to 12 per section.
Prereq- Consent of insructor
001 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 06:00PM Beason, Beth Enr: 16 Max: 12
BIOS 314 EXPERIMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 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. 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: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 315 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 03
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 BL 141 - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 4 Max: 0
002 BL 141 - MW 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 11 Max: NA
BIOS 317 LAB MODULE IN BEHAVIOR Credits 1.00 Spring 03
Field experiments in behavior. Work in teams to solve the mystery of breeding
systems in wild mockingbirds and grackles.
Bios 213 and 321.
001 BL 123 - W 02:00PM - 03:00PM Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 8 Max: 0
BIOS 319 TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* 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: 5 Max: 0
BIOS 320 LAB MODULE IN TISSUE CULTURE Credits 1.00 Spring 03
Introduction to tissue culture techniques, including cell passage, cell
attachment and proliferation assaya, and a transfection assay. Taught in first
and second halves of spring semester. Also offered as BIOE 342. See BIOE 342
for preregistration procedure.
Prereq- BIOS 211 or CHEM 214 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 06:00PM
TBA - F Saterbak, Ann Enr: 1 Max: 0
002 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 06:00PM
TBA - Saterbak, Ann Enr: 2 Max: NA
003 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 06:00PM
TBA - F Saterbak, Ann Enr: 1 Max: NA
004 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 06:00PM
TBA - Saterbak, Ann Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 322 GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
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: 18 Max: NA
BIOS 325 ECOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* 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 TBA - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 42 Max: 0
BIOS 332 FUNDAMENTALS OF SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
This course will teach the fundamentals of physiology at the organism, tissue,
and cellular levels. Emphasis will be on engineering aspects of physiology.
This course includes several projects and written assignments. Also offered as
BIOE 322.
Prereq- Introductory Biology and Differential Equations.
001 DH 1064 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM West, Jennifer Enr: 25 Max: 0
BIOS 336 PLANT DIVERSITY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The evolution and systematics of plants, with emphasis on flowering plants and
biodiversity.
Prereq- Bios 201 and 202.
001 BL 125 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Harcombe, Paul A. Enr: 14 Max: 0
BIOS 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Mendelian genetics, population genetics, mapping, gene expression and
regulation, genetic engineering, DNA replication and recombination, human
genetics, genetic disease and gene therapy.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, & 301 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 131 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Stewart, Charles R. Enr: 57 Max: 0
BIOS 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Study of selected aspects of physical chemistry as it relates to the
biosciences. Includes thermodynamics, reaction rate theory, quantum mechanics,
and atomic and molecular structure. Required for biochemistry majors and
graduate students in biochemistry & cell biology.
Group A course.
Pre-req- Chem 211&212, PHYS 125 & 126, Bios 301 or permission of instructor.
001 BL 131 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM MacKenzie, Kevin Enr: 40 Max: 0
Olson, John
BIOS 402 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Credits 5.00 Spring 03
See Bios 401. Concurrent enrollment in Bios 412.
001 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 12 Max: 0
Rudolph, Frederick B.
BIOS 412 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 03
See Bios 411.
001 TBA - TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 11 Max: 0
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 421 NEUROBIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
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.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Glantz, Raymon M. Enr: 31 Max: 0
BIOS 423 IMMUNOBIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Cellular and molecular basis of immune function in mammals.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301, 302.
001 BL 131 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Novotny, Alma Enr: 106 Max: 0
BIOS 424 MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Structure and functions of microorganisms with emphasis on their environmental,
industrial and medical importance.
Group A course.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301 or consent of instructor.
001 BL 123 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Bennett, George N. Enr: 19 Max: 0
BIOS 432 ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Develop a critical understanding of evolutionary theory through lectures and
discussion across a wide range of evolutionary topics. With the instructor's
help, students will use current papers to stimulate debate on the theories,
philosophies and methods of the study of evolution.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202 and either 321 or 334.
001 GRB 211W - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Foster, Kevin Enr: 10 Max: 0
BIOS 530 LAB MODULE IN NMR SPECTROSCOPY & MOLECUL Credits 2.00 Spring 03
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, 1/14/02-3/1/02.
Enrollment limited to 12, with priority to graduate students.
BIOS 352 and 481 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 03:00PM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 7 Max: 12
BIOS 532 LABORATORY MODULE IN OPTICAL SPECTROSCOP Credits 2.00 Spring 03
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 Cates, Susan Enr: 6 Max: 0
Olson, John
BIOS 533 BIOINFORMATICS & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 03
An introduction to the emerging field of bioinformatics. A series of lectures,
combined with hands-on exercises will introduce the student to various
biologically relevant databases, methods to effectively search the databases,
and an overall view of the various aspects of computation biology. The topics
to be discussed include sequence comparison, structure analysis, phylogenetics,
database searching, microarrays and proteomics.
Prereq- Bios 301 and knowledge of computer operation or permission of
instructor.
001 TBA - MW 03:00PM - 04:00PM Cates, Susan Enr: 28 Max: NA
BIOS 542 SPEC. TOPS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION BIOLOG Credits 3.00 Spring 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 6 Max: 0
BIOS 543 SECONDARY METABOLISM Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A survey of the biosynthetic pathways leading to the major classes of natural
products. Topics covered include the use of radioactive and stable isotopes,
the synthesis of labeled organic compunds, mechanistic investigations of
secondary metabolic enzymes, and the cloning and characterization of secondary
metabolic genes - same course as Chem 543.
Prereq - Bios 440 suggested but not required
001 TBA - TBA Parry, Ronald J. Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 562 TOPICS IN BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 03
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in animal behavior.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Meffert, Lisa Enr: 12 Max: 0
Queller, David C.
Strassmann, Joan E.
BIOS 568 TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Credits 2.00 Spring 03
Review and discussion of literature on current research in biological
diversity. Limited enrollment to 12.
001 TBA - TBA Rogers, William Enr: 10 Max: 12
Siemann, Evan H.
BIOS 582 GRAD SEMINAR-BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 03
See Bios 581.
001 BL 131 - T 05:00PM - 06:00PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 65 Max: 0
BIOS 586 GRAD SEM/ECOL& EVOL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 03
Continuation of Bios 585.
001 TBA - TBA Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 13 Max: 0
BIOS 588 ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- open to seniors and graduate students.
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Beckingham, Kathleen Enr: 11 Max: 0
Gomer, Richard
BIOS 590 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Spring 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: NA
BIOS 591 GRADUATE TEACHING Credits Spring 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 Staff Enr: 4 Max: NA
BIOS 592 SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOL Credits 1.00 Spring 03
A discussion of selected research topics in computational biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 KH 100 - F 04:00PM - 06:00PM Staff Enr: 37 Max: NA
BIOS 593 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Spring 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: NA
Braam, Janet
BIOS 594 THE ETHICS OF BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEE Credits 1.00 Spring 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 Novotny, Alma Enr: 13 Max: 20
BIOS 612 RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Continuation of Bios 611.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 50 Max: 0
BIOS 622 THESIS SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 0
BIOS 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Spring 03
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 81 Max: NA
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