 | | Course ID: | CBIO 1000E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Human Biology | Course
Description: | Organized around the themes of anatomy and physiology, with the
goal of making the content relevant to human health and
wellness. It introduces fundamental biological principles to non-
science majors through a discussion of organ and organs systems
and how they contribute to disease. | | Athena Title: | Human Biology | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 2200-2200L. 4 hours. 2.5 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Anatomy and Physiology I | Course
Description: | Systematic study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body at cellular, tissue, and gross levels. | | Athena Title: | Anatomy and Physiology I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 2200E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 2210-2210L. 4 hours. 2.5 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Anatomy and Physiology II | Course
Description: | A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. | | Athena Title: | Anatomy and Physiology II | | Prerequisite: | CBIO 2200-2200L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3000-3000L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | Course
Description: | Comparative systemic vertebrate anatomy emphasizing structure and function. | | Athena Title: | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3010-3010L | | Prerequisite: | One of the following: (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or (BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 2108H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3010-3010L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Functional Human Anatomy | Course
Description: | A survey of the gross structure of the human body accompanied
by laboratory cat dissection. The course is intended for upper-
level undergraduates preparing for careers in the biomedical
sciences. | | Athena Title: | Functional Human Anatomy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3000 | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or (BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 2108H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3050. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Medical Histology | Course
Description: | Microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs. This course
will integrate histology with aspects of cell biology,
biochemistry, and physiology and provide a foundation for
subsequent medical studies. | | Athena Title: | Medical Histology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3050E | | Pre or Corequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3050E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Medical Histology | Course
Description: | Microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs. This course will integrate histology with aspects of cell biology, biochemistry, and physiology and provide a foundation for subsequent medical studies. | | Athena Title: | Medical Histology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3050 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107L) | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3150. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Lectures, readings, and discussion of topics related to a
central theme of special interest in the field of cellular
biology. Scientific communication will be emphasized, and
visits to laboratories may be scheduled. Topics and
instructors vary from semester to semester. | | Athena Title: | TOPICS IN CELL BIOL | | Nontraditional Format: | The topics can be directed to individual student interest. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107-1107L or BIOL 2107-2107H) and (BIOL 1108-1108L or BIOL 2108-2108H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3200L. 1-3 hours. 2-6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Medical Anatomy | Course
Description: | Regional study of human anatomy at the gross level. | | Athena Title: | Medical Anatomy | | Prerequisite: | (CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L) or CBIO 3000-3000L or CBIO 3010-3010L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3250. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Human Reproductive Biology | Course
Description: | Introduction to fundamental principles of human reproduction,
including molecular, cellular, and physiological processes.
Gender differentiation, embryology, prenatal testing,
pregnancy/birth, hormonal/nonhormonal contraceptives, social
issues concerning reproduction, and artificial reproductive
technologies will be addressed. | | Athena Title: | HUMAN REPRODUCTION | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or BIOL 1108-1108L or BIOL 2108H -2108L or CBIO 2200-2200L or CBIO 2210-2210L or CBIO 3000-3000L or VPHY 3100 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3400H. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Honors Cell Biology | Course
Description: | Structure and function of cells: cell architecture and organization, cell cycle, membrane phenomena, organellogenesis, energy transduction, and cellular control mechanisms. | | Athena Title: | Honors Cell Biology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3400 | | Nontraditional Format: | The course will include small group problem solving related to cell biology. | | Prerequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or BCMB 4010/6010) and permission of Honors | | Pre or Corequisite: | (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H or GENE 3200E) and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3400. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Cell Biology | Course
Description: | Structure and function of cells: cell architecture and organization, cell cycle, membrane phenomena, organellogenesis, energy transduction, and cellular control mechanisms. | | Athena Title: | Cell Biology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3400H | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or BCMB 4010/6010 | | Pre or Corequisite: | GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H or GENE 3200E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3410L. 4 hours. 8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Laboratory in Cellular and Developmental Biology | Course
Description: | Cell biology research techniques in cell cycle and cell differentiation, cell adhesion, motility, molecular transport, and cell metabolism. Cell culture, cell fractionation, fluorescence and laser-confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, immunocytochemistry, DNA isolation, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing. | | Athena Title: | Lab in Cellular and Devel Biol | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107H or BIOL 1107E) and CHEM 1212 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3600. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Developmental Biology | Course
Description: | Cell differentiation and morphogenesis, primarily in animal development. Gene regulation at the molecular level, gametogenesis, fertilization, normal embryonic development, cell and tissue interactions, hormonal regulation, and developmental aspects of cancer and the immune response. | | Athena Title: | Developmental Biology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3600E | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200E or GENE 3200H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3600E. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Developmental Biology | Course
Description: | Cell differentiation and morphogenesis, primarily in animal development. Gene regulation at the molecular level, gametogenesis, fertilization, normal embryonic development, cell and tissue interactions, hormonal regulation, and developmental aspects of cancer and the immune response. | | Athena Title: | Developmental Biology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3600 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200E or GENE 3200H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3710L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Human Physiology Laboratory | Course
Description: | Focuses on collection, analysis, and interpretation of human
physiological data. Students will observe and measure
physiological phenomena that demonstrate the function of the
nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and
digestive systems. | | Athena Title: | Human Physiology Lab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in VPHY 3107L | | Nontraditional Format: | Concurrent enrollment in Principles of Physiology is not required,
but is recommended. | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107L)] and [(BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H) and (BIOL 1108L or BIOL 2108L)] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3710. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Principles of Physiology | Course
Description: | Principles of integrative systems physiology, emphasizing
humans and current mammalian animal research models.
Organismal homeostasis, including cardiovascular, respiratory,
renal, digestive, and reproductive systems. Emphasis on the
integrative actions of the nervous and endocrine systems. | | Athena Title: | Principles of Physiology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in VPHY 3100, VPHY 3100E, VPHY 3107 | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3800L. 2 hours. 5 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Neurobiology Laboratory | Course
Description: | Introduces methods and reinforces concepts discussed in
Neurobiology. In addition, gross anatomy dissection, computer
simulation of neuronal electrophysiology, as well as
electrophysiological experiments in non-mammalian subjects will
be included. | | Athena Title: | Neurobiology Laboratory | | Pre or Corequisite: | CBIO(BIOL) 3800 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 3800. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Neurobiology | Course
Description: | Structural organization, cell biology, physiology, development, and integration of the nervous system. This course integrates individual nervous system cells into neural systems for motivation, locomotion, perception, and learning. | | Athena Title: | Neurobiology | | Pre or Corequisite: | BIOL 1104 or BIOL 1108-1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4040. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Laboratory Group Meeting | Course
Description: | A weekly meeting of a faculty laboratory group where research
progress and current literature are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Laboratory Group Meeting | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 4100/6100-4100D/6100D. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Immunology | Course
Description: | Immunology from an experimental perspective. Anatomy, development, and function of the immune system. Immune system in infectious diseases. Mechanisms and pathogenesis of immunological disorders. Evolution of immunological concepts. | | Athena Title: | Immunology | | Nontraditional Format: | The one-hour breakout session will include group work/problem
solving, case studies, manuscript discussions, etc. | | Prerequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 4010/6010 or BCMB 4020/6020) and (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biomedical Research in Health and Disease | Course
Description: | Examination of the impact of biomedical research in human health
and disease. Students will be expected to master the concept of
how scientific research is done, and the various mechanisms by
which biomedical research has impacted individuals and the
societies in which they live. | | Athena Title: | Biomed Research Health Disease | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4200H | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(CHEM)(BIOL) 3100 | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4200H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biomedical Research in Health and Disease (Honors) | Course
Description: | Examination of the impact of biomedical research in human
health and disease. Students will be expected to master the
concept of how scientific research is done, and the various
mechanisms by which biomedical research has impacted
individuals and the societies in which they live. | | Athena Title: | Biomed Research Health Dis Hon | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4200 | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(CHEM)(BIOL) 3100 and permission of Honors | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | GENE(CBIO) 4310/6310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Genetic Approaches to Developmental Neuroscience | Course
Description: | Contemporary approaches to the study of neural development,
emphasizing genetic, cell biological, and molecular techniques.
Topics include generation, patterning, differentiation, and
survival of neurons, axon guidance, synapse
formation/elimination, topographic map formation, activity-
dependent mechanisms of connectivity, and the relationship
between neural development, and behavior. | | Athena Title: | Neural Development | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H or CBIO 3800 | | Graduate Prerequisite: | GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4340/6340. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biology of Aging | Course
Description: | Biological processes accompanying aging in human and other organisms. Emphasis on physiological decline; theoretical explanations; attempts to prolong life; and the utility and limitations of model systems used to analyze human aging. | | Athena Title: | Biology of Aging | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H or BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 4010/6010 | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4500/6500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Medical Parasitology | Course
Description: | Parasites are responsible for classical tropical diseases and
emerging opportunistic infections in the United States. We will
discuss the biology of parasites, their vectors and hosts, and the
diseases they cause, emphasizing modern molecular concepts. The
class will also cover epidemiology, control, prevention, and
treatment of important parasitic diseases. | | Athena Title: | Medical Parasitology | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(PBIO) 4600/6600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biology of Protists | Course
Description: | Organismal biology of protists (algae, protozoa, and zoosporic
fungi) with an emphasis on cellular and developmental biology,
evolution, phylogenetic relationships, life histories,
physiology, and ecology. | | Athena Title: | BIOL OF PROTISTS | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1104 or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or BIOL 2108L or (PBIO(BIOL) 1220 and PBIO(BIOL) 1220L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(PBIO) 4600L/6600L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Biology of Protists Laboratory | Course
Description: | Examination and identification of protists in samples from
nature, methods of isolating and culturing protists, and
experimental investigations of protists. | | Athena Title: | BIOL OF PROTIST LAB | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1104L or BIOL 1108L or BIOL 2108L or PBIO(BIOL) 1220L | | Corequisite: | CBIO(PBIO) 4600/6600 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4730/6730. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Endocrinology | Course
Description: | Vertebrate endocrinology and the principles of chemical integration, emphasizing the physiology of regulatory mechanisms and the cellular and molecular bases of hormone action. | | Athena Title: | ENDOCRINOLOGY | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or BIOL 1107-1107L or BIOL 2107H-2107L] and [(BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or BIOL 1108-1108L or BIOL 2108H-2108L] | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4960 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4960. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Reading and/or Laboratory Research | Course
Description: | Individual study, reading, or laboratory research directed by
Cellular Biology faculty or other approved faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Directed Reading or Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4960R | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4970 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4970. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Reading | Course
Description: | Oral and written evaluation of original papers and reviews in cellular biology directed by a member of the department faculty. | | Athena Title: | Directed Reading | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4970R | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4980. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research directed by departmental faculty members. Two semesters may fulfill the departmental techniques requirement. | | Athena Title: | Research in Cellular Biology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4980R | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4980 | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 4990. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Fourth-Year Seminar in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Capstone course required of all Cellular Biology majors usually
taken in the fourth year or after completion of core requirements of
the major. Presentation and discussion of current research in
specific topic areas of cellular biology. | | Athena Title: | Fourth Year Seminar in CBIO | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BIOL(CBIO)(VPAT) 5040/7040. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Electron Microscopy | Course
Description: | Instrument theory and theory of specimen preparation for both transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Fundamentals of X-ray microanalysis, image processing, and image analysis. | | Athena Title: | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY | | Prerequisite: | [(CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1412 and CHEM 1412L)] and PHYS 1112-1112L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BIOL(CBIO) 5050L/7050L. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Electron Microscopy Laboratory | Course
Description: | Operation of both transmission (TEM) and scanning electron microscopes (SEM). Preparation of specimens (ultramicrotomy, critical point drying, negative staining) for examination in both TEM and SEM. Basics of X-ray microanalysis. | | Athena Title: | ELECTRON MICRO LAB | | Pre or Corequisite: | BIOL(CBIO)(VPAT) 5040/7040 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 6130. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Research in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Introduces new Cellular Biology graduate students to research in the department, to research facilities, to the Science Library, and to laboratory safety. Professional ethics and responsibilities. | | Athena Title: | INTRO RES CELL BIOL | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 7000. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 270 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 7300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | MASTER'S THESIS | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 7360. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 10 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Teaching Internship in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | This course provides opportunities for senior Cellular Biology graduate students to obtain supervised, documented experience in preparing and delivering lectures and/or leading discussions. | | Athena Title: | CB Teaching Intern | | Nontraditional Format: | The graduate student will prepare and deliver at least two and no more than 10% of the lectures in an undergraduate class. The policy (see below) requires development of written lecture outlines, conferences with the instructor of the class before and after delivery of the class lectures, formal feedback from the instructor, and finally, a self-evaluation by the graduate student. | | Prerequisite: | GRSC 7770 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8010. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Molecular Cell Biology | Course
Description: | Molecular cell biology emphasizing experimental approaches that have led to our current understanding of cellular architecture, macromolecular components and how they influence cell function. | | Athena Title: | MOL CELL BIOL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 6400 | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8050-8050L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Techniques in Modern Microscopy | Course
Description: | Modern microscopical techniques: brightfield, phase, DIC, fluorescence, confocal, scanning tunneling, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Related techniques: X-ray microanalysis photomicrography, and image analysis and processing. | | Athena Title: | Techniques Modern Microscopy | | Prerequisite: | (PHYS 1112-1112L or PHYS 3330-3330L) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8080. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biomedical Grant Writing | Course
Description: | An overview of the principles of effective communication in the
format of a research grant, manuscript, thesis/dissertation,
abstract, short talk, research lecture, and class lecture.
Opportunities for students to practice communication skills are
provided in the weekly writing, speaking, and discussion section. | | Athena Title: | BIOMED GRANT WRITNG | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8100. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Immunology | Course
Description: | Immunology with emphasis on underlying mechanisms of development and function of the immune system. Students will critically evaluate current literature and design experiments to test hypotheses. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Immunology | | Prerequisite: | CBIO(MIBO) 4100/6100 or IDIS 4100/6100-4100L/6100L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 8270. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Global Perspectives on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | Course
Description: | Global status, epidemiology, and control of parasitic, viral, and bacterial diseases of major public health importance. Emphasis will be on the scientific, policy, and economic aspects of past, current, and future public health approaches to deal with these globally challenging infectious diseases from multiple and integrative perspectives. | | Athena Title: | Global Infectious Diseases | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Developmental Biology | Course
Description: | Experimental analysis of invertebrate and vertebrate development. | | Athena Title: | ADV DEV BIOL | | Prerequisite: | [GENE(BIOL) 3200 and CBIO(BIOL) 3400] or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Cell Biology | Course
Description: | Structure and function of living cells. Biological questions, molecular mechanisms, and experimental approaches. | | Athena Title: | ADV CELL BIOLOGY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8480. 1-5 hours. Repeatable for maximum 5 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Cell Biology | Course
Description: | Current cell biological research using sources in the primary literature. | | Athena Title: | ADV TOPICS CELL BIO | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8490. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. 1 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Cell Biology Seminar | Course
Description: | Weekly discussion of current research in cell biology. Student presentations and development of public speaking skills. | | Athena Title: | CELL BIOL SEMINAR | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8500. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 1 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Biology of Parasitism | Course
Description: | Parasitism and host-parasite interactions from cell biological, immunological, biochemical and molecular biological perspectives. Major protozoan and helminth parasites of humans, and unique aspects of immunity to parasites and parasite cellular biochemistry and molecular genetics. The control of parasites via vaccine development and chemotherapy. | | Athena Title: | BIOLOGY PARASITISM | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(BCMB)(MIBO) 8520. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of Parasites | Course
Description: | Molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry of parasites. Systems of unique significance to parasites will be emphasized. | | Athena Title: | MOLEC PARASITOL | | Pre or Corequisite: | CBIO 8010 or BCMB 8020 or GENE 8930 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 8920L. 1-2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. 2-4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Cellular Biology Research Techniques | Course
Description: | Student rotations in the research laboratories of faculty members. Not for thesis or dissertation. | | Athena Title: | CELLULAR BIO RES | | Nontraditional Format: | By arrangement with faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Corequisite: | CBIO 6130 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9000. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 270 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9010. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. 2-6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Problems in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Approved problems in cellular biology. | | Athena Title: | PROB CELL BIOL | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9030. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Current Literature in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | A weekly meeting to discuss primary literature in modern cell
biology, developmental biology, and/or infectious diseases and
molecular parasitology. | | Athena Title: | Current Lit Cellular Biology | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9040. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Laboratory Group Meeting | Course
Description: | A weekly meeting of a faculty laboratory group where research
progress and current literature are discussed. | | Athena Title: | Laboratory Group Meeting | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9070. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Current Topics in Cellular Biology | Course
Description: | Current research in cellular biology. Emphasis on subdisciplinary subjects of cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, molecular parasitology, immunology, cellular neurobiology, and related areas. | | Athena Title: | Current Topics in Cellular Bio | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed Study. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO 9300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | DOCT DISSERTATION | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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