Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2000
Biosciences (BIOS)
Rice Course Schedule as of 01/03/2000.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
NOTE: Course web pages are available for some BIOS courses.
BIOS 106 THE RELEVANCE OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES A Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Continuation BIOS 105 with material appropriate to second semester freshman.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 02:00PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 122 FUNDAMNT'L CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Stern, Michael K. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
Subtelny, Stephen
BIOS 205 ECOLOGY IN PHILOSOPHICAL FOCUS Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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.
001 TBA Mikkelson, Gregory Enr: 0 Max: 30
BIOS 207 EVOLUTION, GENETICS, AND SOCIETY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Introduction to concepts of Evolution, Genetics, and Molecular Genetics with an
emphasis on history, cultural context, and politcal issues
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Oliver, Robert D. Enr: 0 Max: 30
BIOS 211 INTRODUCTORY LAB MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL Credits 1.00 Spring 00
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.
Prereq- current or prior enrollment in Bios 201 or equivalent.
001 TBA - M 03:00PM - 03:50PM
BL 131 - Caprette, David Enr: 0 Max: 128
BIOS 213 INTRO LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONA Credits 1.00 Spring 00
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. May be taken following BIos 211 in the Fall or in the
Spring semester.
Prereq- Bios 211.
001 TBA Thornhill, Alan D. Enr: 0 Max: 24
002 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max: 24
003 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max: 24
BIOS 302 BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Palmer, Graham A. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Rudolph, Frederick B.
BIOS 309 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 00
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 Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 310 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Spring 00
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 Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 311 LAB MODULE IN BIOCHEMISTRY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques with an emphasis on study of
proteins. Course taught 1/2 semester.
Prereq- Bios 211, prior or current enrollment in Bios 301 or permission of
instructor. Taught 1st half of semster.
001 TBA Beason, Beth Enr: 0 Max: 24
002 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max: 24
BIOS 312 LAB MODULE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY I Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Introduction to microbiological and molecular biology techniques.Taught
first
half of the semester for 3 1/2 weeks.
Prereq- Bios 211 and 311 and current or prior enrollment in Bios 301 or
permission of instructor. Taught 1st half of semester.
001 TBA Beason, Beth Enr: 0 Max: 28
BIOS 313 SEQUENCING LAB MODULE Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Introduction to DNA sequencing techniques. Course taught for 1/2 semester.
Prereq- BIOS 211 and 311 and current or prior enrollment in BIOS 301 or
permission of instructor. Taught 2nd half of semester.
001 TBA Beason, Beth Enr: 0 Max: 28
BIOS 314 LAB MODULE IN CELL & DEVELOP BIOL Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Application of transmission electron microscopy to research in cell biology.
The course will meet the entire semester starting the second week. Contact the
instructor for information on meeting days/times. 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.
Prereq- consent of instructor (Bios 301, 311, and 341 recommended as prereq or
coreq).
001 TBA Caprette, David Enr: 0 Max: 20
BIOS 315 LAB MODULE IN PHYSIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
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.
Prereq- Bios 211, and 301 or equivalent.
001 TBA Caprette, David Enr: 0 Max: 30
002 TBA - WF 01:00PM - 05:00PM Caprette, David Enr: 0 Max: 30
BIOS 317 LAB MODULE IN BEHAVIOR Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Field experiments in behavior.
Prereq- Bios 213 and 321. Work in teams to solve the mystery of breeding
systems in wild mocking birds and grackles.
001 TBA Strassmann, Joan E. Enr: 0 Max: 10
BIOS 318 LAB MODULE IN MICROBIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Training in the isolation, culture, observation, and assay of bacteria.
Qualitative analysis of a mixed culture. Starts thesecond half of the semester,
self-scheduled after the first four formal meetings. Requires daily attention
to cultures during the week.
Prereq- Bios 211 or equivalent.
001 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max:
BIOS 319 TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Emphasizes deductive, scientific approach to problem solving and hypothesis
formulation and testing in the context of the tropics. Course focuses on
ecological field techniques, the taxonomy and natural history of tropical
organisms, as well as conceptual and theoretical approaches to ecology, and
evolution. Half semester evening lecture, 3
week field trip post-commencement. Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 213, and permission
of instructor.
001 TBA Thornhill, Alan D. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 322 ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Spring 00
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 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max:
BIOS 324 WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
A study of coastal wetland systems including floodplains, freshwater brackish
and saline marshes and consideration of estuaries and riverine interaction with
coastal marine waters.
Prereq- Bios 201,202,325,329,336, or permission of instructor.
001 TBA Fisher, Frank M. Enr: 0 Max: 20
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 325 ECOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 326 HUMANS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: PERSPECTIVES Credits 3.00 Spring 00
Introduces students to different ways of understanding humans as part of
environment, drawing upon historial ecology, ecological history and
environmental history. Special attention given to long-term perspectives in
gauging human impact on environment and of influence of environment on human
culture. Case studies from North America.
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 25
BIOS 334 EVOLUTION Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max:
BIOS 336 PLANT DIVERSITY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA Heilman, Mark A. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* 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 TBA - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Stewart, Charles R. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES Credits 3.00 Spring 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Selected aspects of physical chemistry as it relates to the biosciences,
including thermodynamics, reaction rate theory, quantum mechanics, and atomic
and molecular structure.
Prereq- Chem 211, 212; Phys 125, 126 (or 101, 102), Bios 301 or permission of
instructor.
001 TBA - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Olson, John S.
BIOS 402 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH Credits 5.00 Spring 00
See Bios 401. Concurrent enrollment in Bios 412.
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 404 GRAVITY AND LIFE: IMPORTANT PROBLEMS IN Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Investigation of important problems in biology and bioengineering related to
the space program including analysis of the physiological and molecular
mechanisms used by living organisms to sense and respond to mechanical stimuli.
A multi-instructor, lecture-and-discussion course including professors from
Rice University and Johnson Space Center.
001 TBA Gustin, Michael Enr: 0 Max: NA
McIntire, Larry V.
BIOS 412 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 00
See Bios 411.
001 TBA Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 421 NEUROBIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
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 TBA - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Glantz, Raymon M. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 422 ENDOCRINOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of hormone synthesis and of target cell
responses; hormonal interactions in mammalian homeostasis.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301, 302.
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 424 MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
Structure and functions of microorganisms with emphasis on their environmental,
industrial and medical importance.
Prereq- Bios 201, 202, 301 or consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Bennett, George N. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 432 ADVANCED EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 00
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 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: 10
BIOS 530 NMR SPECTROSCOPY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
The students will learn to set up, acquire, and process one-dimensional and
basic two-dimensional NMR experiments. Spectral interpretation (resonance
assignment and abstraction 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 as part
of this course. This course is designed to provide an appreciation for the
utility of NMR spectroscopy as it relates to the structure and dynamics of
biologically relevant macromolecules. Offered during first half of spring
semester.
001 TBA - MW 01:00PM - 03:00PM Nikonowicz, Edward P. Enr: 0 Max: 12
BIOS 531 LABORATORY MODULE IN SPECTROSCOPY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
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 Enr: 0 Max:
BIOS 532 LABORATORY MODULE IN SPECTROSCOPY Credits Spring 00
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 Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 542 SPEC TOP-ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION Credits 3.00 Spring 00
No description
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 562 TOPICS IN BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in animal behavior.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA Queller, David C. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Strassmann, Joan E.
BIOS 564 TOPICS IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in conservation
biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA Thornhill, Alan D. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 566 TOPICS IN GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Review and discussion of the literature on current research in regional and
global ecosystem dynamics.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA Fisher, Frank M. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Sass, Ronald L.
BIOS 568 TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Review and discussion of literature on current research in biological
diversity. Limited enrollment to 12.
001 TBA Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 0 Max: 12
BIOS 582 GRAD SEMINAR-BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY Credits 1.00 Spring 00
See Bios 581.
001 TBA - T 05:00PM - 06:00PM Rudolph, Frederick B. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 584 GRAD SEM FOR 1ST YEAR STUDENTS IN BIOCHE Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- Graduate status in Biochemistry & Cell Biology.
001 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max:
BIOS 586 GRAD SEM IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLO Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Continuation of Bios 585.
001 TBA Siemann, Evan H. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 588 ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY Credits 2.00 Spring 00
Review of literature on current biosciences research.
Prereq- open to seniors and graduate students.
001 TBA - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Beckingham, Kathleen M. Enr: 0 Max: 20
Gomer, Richard Hans
BIOS 590 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits Spring 00
Development of specific topic areas at the graduate level.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of chair and instructor.
001 TBA Phillips, George N. Enr: 0 Max: NA
002 TBA TBA Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 591 GRADUATE TEACHING Credits 1.00 Spring 00
Supervised instruction in teaching Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Prereq- graduate status in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or permission of
Chair and instructor.
001 TBA Thornhill, Alan D. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 592 SEMINAR IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOL Credits 1.00 Spring 00
A discussion of selected research topics in computational biology.
Prereq- Graduate status or permission of Chair and instructor.
001 TBA - F 04:00PM - 06:00PM Palmer, Graham A. Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 593 SPEC TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLO Credits 1.00 Spring 00
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: 0 Max: NA
Braam, Janet
Gibson, Susan I.
BIOS 612 RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Spring 00
Continuation of Bios 611.
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 622 THESIS SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 00
No description
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
BIOS 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Spring 00
No description
001 TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
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