Master's Courses

ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND SYSTEMATICS

V0503: Evolution: Study of the mechanism and processes of evolution. Theory, laboratory experimental results and the phenomena found in natural populations are described and discussed in relation to population genetics, speciation and megaevolution. Prereq: course in genetics, vertebrate or invertebrate zoology, botany or permission of instructor. 3 LECT. HR./WK.; 3 CR.

V9012: Seminar in Zoogeography: Special topics are discussed and reviewed. Prereq: permission of the instructor. 2 HR./WK., PLUS CONF.; 3 CR.
 

CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

V0005: Genetics: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics; organization of DNA, replication, repair, mutagenesis, recombination, control of gene expression, genetic engineering and molecular techniques. Prereq: undergraduate genetics and molecular biology or biochemistry. 4 LECT. HR./WK.; 4 CR.  

V1401: Cell Biology: Cells will be studied with special emphasis  placed on organization, molecular structure/  function relationships of organelles,  and energetics and metabolism. Prereqs: a  course in organic chemistry and a course  in biochemistry or permission of the  instructor. 4 LECT. HR./WK.; 4 CR.  
 

NEUROSCIENCE/ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

V2301: Neuroscience I: This course and V2302 comprise an introduction to the neurosciences. The first semester covers neuronal cell biology (structure and trophic functions), cellular neurophysiology (membrane physiology, action potentials), synapses (neurotransmitters and physiology), neuroendocrine mechanisms, local neuronal circuits (integrative anatomical organization of the vertebrate nervous system). The second semester will cover the sensory and motor systems, as well as neurochemical pathways. Receptor physiology and information processing are discussed in brief for the somatosensory system and in detail for the visual and auditory systems. The vertebrate motor systems are discussed with respect to spinal, supraspinal and cortical mechanisms. Prereq: students with no background in physiology must meet instructor before course begins. 4 LECT. HR./WK.; 4 CR.

V2302: Neuroscience II: Building upon materials covered in Neuroscience I, this course provides an introduction to sensory processing for several sensory systems, outlines the important developmental processes with a specific focus on the functional differentiation of the brain. 3 LECT., 1 CONF. HR./WK.; 4 CR.
 

GENERAL

B9700: Special Topics: 3 LECT HR./WK., 3 CR.; 6 LAB HR./WK., 3 CR.

V8101: Mathematical Biology: 3 LECT. HR./WK.; 3 CR.

V8201: Biostatistics I: Univariate statistics of biological systems (theory and application). Topics include: probability, descriptive statistics, correlation, analysis of variance, and regression. Prereq: permission of instructor. 3 LECT., 6 LAB HR./WK.; 6 CR.

V9100: Colloquium: Recent developments and trends in the field of biology. Required of all candidates for the M.S. degree. 2 HR./WK.; 1 CR./SEM.

V9200: Tutorial 1-4 CR. V9201: Advanced Study Study in an area where formal course work is not given. Subject matter may vary from assigned current readings in a specialized area with reports to special laboratory or field work. Prereq: permission of instructor. 1-4 CR.

V9302: Molecular Biology Journal Club 1 CR. V9303: Seminar Special Topics Specialized seminars in diverse fields, depending upon the needs of specific students. 2 HR./WK., PLUS CONF.; 3 CR. GRADUATE