Course Offerings (CAS Bulletin)COURSES THAT DO NOT COUNT TOWARD THE MAJOR OR MINOR Human Biology V23.0006 No prerequisites. Does not count toward the major or minor in biology. May not be taken after V23.0011-0012. Lecture. Velhagen. Fall. 4 points. In this age of information, it is easy to be
overwhelmed by the barrage of reports about familiar and exotic diseases,
promising advertisements for dubious treatments, and contradictory opinions on
the ethics and efficacy of new health technologies. To help students
critically evaluate this material, this course examines how the human body
and select diseases operate and how our efforts to control or cure our bodies
work (or fail). This course also examines how treatments are tested,
how news about health is reported, and how human activities influence the
incidence and spread of diseases. V23.0008 No prerequisites. Does not count toward the major or minor in biology. Counts toward the minor in earth and environmental science. May not be taken after V23.0011-0012. Lecture. Brenner. Summer. 4 points. An issues-oriented course in biology emphasizing the current understanding of fundamental contemporary matters in life and environmental sciences. Covers topics such as evolution, biodiversity, genetic engineering, the human genome, bioterrorism, climate, pollution, and diseases. Examines the interrelationship within living systems and their environments. MAJOR/MINOR COURSES CORE COURSES IN BIOLOGY Principles of Biology I, II V23.0011, 0012 Prerequisite for V23.0011: high school chemistry; prerequisite for V23.0012: V23.0011 or equivalent. Strongly recommended, at least concurrently: V25.0101-0102, V25.0103-0104. Lecture and laboratory. Staff. Fall, spring, and summer. 4 points per term. Introductory course mainly for science majors designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental principles and processes of biological systems. Subjects include the basics of chemistry pertinent to biology, biochemistry and cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, ecology, population genetics, and history and classification of life forms and evolution. Laboratory exercises illustrate the basics of experimental biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics as well as the diversity of life forms and organ systems.
Principles of Biology I, II in London V23.9011-9012 Identical
to V23.0011-0012 with the same prerequisites and requirements. Honors Principles of Biology I, II V23.0013, 0014 Prerequisite for V23.0013 and V23.0014: high school chemistry; prerequisites for V23.0014: V23.0013 or V23.0011 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. Strongly recommended, at least concurrently: V25.0101-0102, V25.0103-0104. Lecture and laboratory. Staff. Fall and spring. 4 points per term. Entry into the Honors course is determined by the individual student’s performance on the Advanced Placement exam as well as a placement exam administered by the Department of Biology. Introductory course mainly for science majors designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental principles and processes of biological systems. Subjects include the basics of chemistry pertinent to biology, biochemistry and cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, ecology, population genetics, and history and classification of life forms and evolution. Laboratory exercises illustrate the basics of experimental biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry as well as the diversity of life forms and organ systems. Students are introduced to modern techniques and research literature. Molecular and Cell Biology I, II V23.0021, 0022 Prerequisites: V23.0011-0012 or V23.0013-0014 or V23.9011-9012; V25.0101-0102; and V25.0103-0104. Prerequisite for V23.0022: V23.0021 Lecture and recitation. Scicchitano and staff. Fall and Spring. 4 points per term. In-depth study of cell biology, with an emphasis on the molecular aspects of cell function. Topics include protein structure and synthesis, gene expression and its regulation, cell replication, and specialized cell structure and function. The course provides an introduction to genomics and bioinformatics and examines developmental biology, evolution, and systems biology. UPPER-LEVEL COURSES IN BIOLOGY At the Bench: Field Laboratory in Ecology V23.0016 Prerequisite: V23.0011-0012 and permission of instructor. Lecture. Maenza-Gmelch. Spring. 4 points. Provides field experience related to ecology. Study sites include pine barrens, salt marsh, swamp, maritime forest, coastal beach and dune, urban wildlife refuge, and bog. Exercises in carbon storage, effects of biological invasions on native communities, restoration ecology, and wetland processes, combined with careful attention to the identification of the floral and faunal components of each ecosystem, provide the students with strong practical experience that is coordinated with the syllabus for Introduction to Ecology. Selected current readings from Science and Nature, as well as relevant methodology papers from the scientific literature, are used. Practical skills gained in this course are familiarity with the local flora and fauna, use of topographic maps and the global positioning system, methods for sampling natural communities, water sampling, familiarity with the format of a scientific paper, and enhanced understanding of complex ecosystems. Vertebrate Anatomy V23.0023 Prerequisites: V23.0011-0012 or permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory. Velhagen. Spring. 4 points. Study of the evolutionary development of backboned animals, with emphasis on the mammals. Treats the major organ systems of vertebrate groups, with stress on structural-functional interpretations. Laboratory work includes detailed dissection of representative vertebrates. Field trips to the American Museum of Natural History help illustrate some of the topics. Principles of Animal Physiology V23.0025 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory. Velhagen. Fall. 4 points. A comparative course that encompasses vertebrate and invertebrate physiology. Extensive discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the human cardiovascular system, the human lung, the human kidney, and the human brain. There is a focus on the physiological integration of organ systems, underlying cellular/molecular mechanisms, and adaptation. Ventilation, organism scale and environment, blood, the cardiovascular system, acid-base regulation, osmoregulation, feeding, digestion and absorption, the nervous system and behavior, muscle, endocrine function, and reproduction are studied. Special topics include human physiology in extreme environments (high-altitude and diving), a detailed analysis of mammalian vision, animal sleep and hibernation, and the comparative physiology of animals that live at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. The laboratory includes traditional physiology experiments as well as an introduction to bioinformatics. Developmental Biology V23.0026 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or permission of instructor. Small. Spring. 4 points. Introduction to the principles and experimental strategies of developmental biology. Covers the cellular and molecular basis for pattern in the embryo; the determination of cell fate; cell differentiation; the genes controlling these events; how they are identified and studied; and the cellular proteins that affect shape, movement, and signaling between cells. Special emphasis on the experimental basis for our knowledge of these subjects from studies in fruit flies, nematodes, frogs, plants, and mice. Genetics V23.0030 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or permission of instructor. Lecture and recitation. Rushlow. Fall. 4 points. An introductory course in genetics covering classical genetics, chromosome structure and mutation, gene function and regulation, and aspects of molecular and developmental genetics. Recent studies in human genetics and their applications are also discussed. At the Bench: Laboratory in Genetics V23.0031 Prerequisites: V23.0030 and permission of instructor. Laboratory. Spring. 4 points. Covers genetic principles by means of a project-based laboratory. Students characterize mutants genetically and phenotypically. Analyses of dominance, linkage, recombination, dosage effects, and complementation are performed in the first part of the course. The second part of the course addresses genetic approaches made possible by the availability of complete genome sequences (genomics). Special note: Although the class is held at the listed hours (as described in the course registration bulletin), and attendance at the start of each class session is mandatory, the biological nature of the work may require some laboratory time outside the scheduled laboratory session. Gene Structure and Expression V23.0032 Prerequisite: V23.0021 or permission of instructor. Broyde. Spring. 4 points. Intermediate course in the molecular basis of gene action in viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. Covers topics drawn from the following areas or other current work: structure and organization of the genetic material, replication, repair, transcription, translation, recombination, oncogenesis, and regulation of gene expression. At the Bench: Principles of Light and Electron Microscopy V23.0033 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited. Lecture and laboratory. Tan. Fall. 4 points. Designed to provide background and practical experience in scanning electron, transmission electron, fluorescent, and phase/DIC microscopy. The principles and the theory of the various types of microscopes currently available are discussed. A histological overview of various tissues is studied in regard to their cellular structure and function. Optical and computational methods of image processing useful to the biomedical scientist are also explored. At the Bench: Applied Molecular Biology DNA Techniques V23.0036 Prerequisites: V23.0021 and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited. Lecture and laboratory. Tan. Fall. 4 points. Cloning a gene. A practical course designed to provide the interested student with experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including gene amplification by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA isolation and modification, bacterial transformation, preparation of plasmid DNA, and restriction enzyme analyses. At the Bench: Applied Cell Biology V23.0037 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 and permission of instructor. Laboratory. Tan. Spring. 4 points. Introduction to the methodology used to study cell structure and function. In the laboratory, students study the fundamentals of cell biology and the experimental approaches used to examine the cell. Experimental topics cover cellular, subcellular, and macromolecule localization; biochemical analysis of the cell; and cell culture techniques. Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics V23.0038 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022. Gunsalus and Piano. Fall. 4 points. Fueled by recent advances in technical and informatic approaches to data collection and analysis, the biological sciences have entered a new era in which vast amounts of genome-scale sequence and functional data are becoming available for a large number of species. This new data is allowing scientists to explore biological function on an unprecedented scale. Familiarity with the fields of genomics and bioinformatics, which impact society on all levels, is vital for the next generation of scientists. This survey course introduces students to a broad range of topics in the fields of genomics and bioinformatics through lectures and hands-on exercises. Microbiology and Microbial Genomics V23.0044 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022. Eichenberger. Fall. 4 points. This course is intended for majors and minors in biology as a comprehensive description of microbes, the most abundant and diverse organisms on the planet. The course is organized into four modules: the microbial cell, microbial genomics, microbial development and adaptation, and microbial interactions with the host and the environment. Through lectures and critical analysis of primary literature, students will be led to realize how the advent of genomics has revolutionized microbiology, a scientific discipline that is more than a century old. Endocrinology V23.0048 Prerequisites: V23.0025. Scott. Spring. 4 points. Introduction to endocrinology with attention to the signals generating hormone synthesis and release, the means by which hormones mediate tissue responses, and the mechanisms and consequences of their interaction with target organs. Emphasizes the physiologic aspects of these processes. Immunology V23.0050 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or permission of instructor. Reiss. Fall. 4 points. Introduction to immunology with attention to the genetics, molecular, and cell biology of antibody production; T-cell mediated immune responses; and innate immunity. Topics include the nature of antigens, hypersensitivities, transplantation, cytokines, autoimmunity, cancer, response to infection, and vaccines. Evolution V23.0058 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or permission of instructor. Fitch. Fall. 4 points. Introductory course covering a broad range of topics in modern evolutionary thought and practice, including ecological context of evolutionary change, interpretation of the fossil record, patterns of extinctions, speciations and biogeographic distributions, genetic variation and population structure, natural selection and adaptations, reconstruction of evolutionary history and phylogeny, molecular evolution, evolutionary novelties and the evolution of developmental systems, and human evolution and social issues. Introduction to Ecology V23.0063 Prerequisites: V23.0011-0012. Maenza-Gmelch. Spring. 4 points. Presents basic ecological principles and concepts, including ecological relationships within ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, limiting factors, community ecology, population ecology, niche, climax, and major ecological habitats. These topics are related to current environmental problems such as habitat destruction, climate change, biological invasions, loss of biodiversity, overpopulation, etc. Several field trips are scheduled during the regular class periods. Introduction to Neural Science V23.0100 Identical to V80.0100. Prerequisites: V23.0011-0012. May not be used for the major or minor in biology if G23.1110 or G23.1111 is taken. Movshon. Fall. 4 points. See description under Neural Science (80). Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience V23.0201 Identical to V80.0201. Prerequisites: V23.0021, V23.0100, and V25.0243. Co- or prerequisite: V85.0011. Aoki, Reyes. Fall. 4 or 5 points. See description under Neural Science (80). Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience V23.0202 Formerly Physiological Psychology II, V23.0040. Identical to V80.0202 and V89.0052. Prerequisites: V89.0001, V23.0011, V23.0012, and either V89.0024 or V23.0100. Note: V89.0024 may not be used for the major or minor in biology. Rubin. Spring. 4 or 5 points. See description under Neural Science (80). Developmental Neurobiology V23.0303 Identical to V80.0303. Prerequisites: V23.0100 and V23.0021. Sanes. Fall. 4 points. See description under Neural Science (80).
Current Topics in Earth System Science: Mass Extinctions, Geologic Processes and Evolution V23.0332 Cross-listed as V36.0332. Prerequisites: V36.0200 or V36.0210, and permission of instructor. Rampino. Spring. 4 points. Scientific discovery is an ongoing process, and important new findings relevant to Earth System Science—the science of the Earth as an integrated system of life, atmosphere, soil, oceans, and rock, including Earth history—are continually reported in scientific journals. For each new scientific discovery students will read, discuss and report on original recent journal articles and also articles that take conflicting views, or that review the subject matter as already known. The goal is to give the students an understanding for the dynamic nature of scientific knowledge and a deeper understanding of current questions in earth system science. Honors Seminar: Signaling in Biological Systems V23.0970 Prerequisites: V23.0011, V23.0012, V23.0021, V23.0022, and permission of instructor. Blau. Spring. 4 points. This upper-level course, or a comparable one, is required of all students planning to graduate with honors in biology. It uses the fundamental and broad topic of signaling in biological systems to introduce students to reading and analyzing papers from the primary literature. These papers cover a wide range of different biological model systems. The course also covers topics such as scientific ethics, writing fellowship proposals and papers, giving presentations, and aspects of lab safety. It equips students with the skills needed for independent research. Internship in Biology V23.0980, 0981 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 and at least two additional upper-level courses in biology with a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in all science and mathematics courses required for the major, and permission of a sponsor and the director of undergraduate studies. Intended only for biology majors. The details of individual internships are established by the director of undergraduate studies. Fall, spring, and summer. 2 or 4 points. Field or laboratory research with a sponsor at an organization or institution in the metropolitan area other than the Department of Biology. Students with the necessary background in course work and who, in the opinion of the sponsor, possess intellectual independence and ability may register for an internship in some field of biology. The student must approach an individual at the organization or institution to obtain sponsorship and agreement to provide counsel and any necessary space and facilities for the research project. The director of undergraduate studies maintains a file of suitable opportunities and is available to help students identify organizations of interest. The student must submit a lab or research notebook and a final paper. Independent Study V23.0997, 0998 Prerequisites: completion of V23.0021-0022 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in all science and mathematics courses required for the major, permission of a faculty member in the Department of Biology who will act as a sponsor, and approval by the director of undergraduate studies. Intended primarily for biology majors. Fall, spring, and summer. 2 or 4 points. Field or laboratory research with a faculty sponsor in the Department of Biology. Students with the necessary background in course work and who, in the opinion of a faculty sponsor, possess intellectual independence and ability may register for independent study in some field of biology. The student must approach a faculty member in his or her field of interest to obtain sponsorship and agreement to provide counsel and any necessary space and facilities for the research project. Requires a written report on the research. Undergraduate Research Thesis V23.0999 Prerequisites: V23.0997 or V23.0998 or V23.0980 or V23.0981; a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall; a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all science and mathematics courses required for the major; and permission of a sponsor and the director of undergraduate studies. Open to biology majors only. May not be used for the major in biology. Fall, spring, and summer. 2 points. For biology majors who have completed at least one semester of laboratory research (V23.0997, 0998, 0980, 0981) and are able to expand this work into a thesis. Requires a full literature search of the subject and a formal written report on the research in publication form. GRADUATE COURSES OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATES Environmental Health G23.1004 Identical to G48.1004. May not be taken after G23.2305 (G48.2305). Lippman. 4 points. Discusses some of the basic concepts of environmental science and major global environmental problems, such as global warming, soil erosion, overpopulation, and loss of biota. Another part of the course focuses on environmental health problems, such as exposure to lead, mercury, halogenated hydocarbons, asbestos, and radon. Other lectures are devoted to carcinogenesis, air pollution, toxic wastes, epidemiology, and risk assessment. Toxicology G23.1006 Identical to G48.1006. Prerequisites: V23.0025 and V25.0243-0244. May not be taken after G23.2310 (G48.2310). Recommended: biochemistry. Jaeger. 4 points. Introduction to the science of toxicology, stressing basic concepts essential to understanding the action of exogenous chemical agents on biological systems. Principles underlying the absorption, metabolism, and elimination of chemicals are discussed. Toxicokinetics, specific classes of toxic responses, and experimental methods used to assess toxicity are also examined. Advanced Immunology G23.1011 Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Lecture. Reiss. 4 points. Introduction to immunology and its literature. Focuses on the mechanisms that govern the immune response and also trains students in reading and evaluating primary research articles that are published in peer-reviewed journals. Advanced Topics in Cellular and Molecular Immunology G23.1020 Prerequisite: V23.0050 or G23.1011 or permission of instructor. Reiss. 4 points. In-depth exploration of a topic in cellular and molecular aspects of immunity, including cellular interactions, antigen processing and presentation, pathogenesis, viral immunology, and cytokines. Microbiology G23.1027 Prerequisites: V25.0243-0244 and some upper-level biology. Strongly recommended: G23.1046 and/or V23.0025. 4 points. Introduction to the evolution, morphology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and ecology of the protists. Emphasis is on bacteria, fungi, and viruses, although algae and protozoa are considered. Explores the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the microbiology of natural habitats. Scanning Electron Microscopic Techniques G23.1029 Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory. Tan. 4 points. Provides a working knowledge of and experience in scanning electron microscopy. Emphasis is on understanding the operation of the SEM (including routine maintenance), the design of the SEM, interaction of beam and specimen, a variety of specimen preparation techniques, photographic techniques for microscopy, and photographic procedures for presentation of data. A functional perspective of the ultrastructure as seen through the SEM is also studied. Special Topics in Physiology G23.1031 Prerequisite: V23.0025 or equivalent. Scott. 4 points. Designed for students with a background in mammalian physiology. Topics include reproduction biology, regulation of ion and water excretion, maintenance and control of cardiovascular function, and respiratory physiology. Electron Microscopic Techniques G23.1033 Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Enrollment limited. Lecture and laboratory. Tan. 4 points. Introduction to the principles and techniques of electron microscopy as applied to biological systems. The theory of tissue preparation by various means and the relationship between cell structure and function are examined through the microscope. Laboratory includes methods of preparation of animal (or plant) tissue for visualization of profiles in the transmission electron microscope. Experimental Microbiology G23.1037 Prerequisite: G23.1027 or equivalent (corequisite with permission of instructor). Not open to students who have taken G23.1057 or equivalent. Enrollment limited. Laboratory. 4 points. Acquaints students with general principles and procedures of microbiology and advanced experimental techniques. Students are expected to undertake individual laboratory projects and to make use of original literature. Biochemistry I, II G23.1046, 1047 Identical to G25.1881, 1882. Prerequisite for G23.1046: V25.0244 or V25.0342. Prerequisite for G23.1047: G23.1046. Kallenbach, staff. 4 points per term. Two-semester course taught jointly by faculty from the Departments of Biology and Chemistry. Topics include organic and physical chemistry of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; membranes and transport; bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism; molecular genetics and regulation. Cell Biology G23.1051 Prerequisites or corequisites: G23.1046,1047, and written permission of instructor. 4 points. Examination of the molecular mechanisms underlying cell proliferation and differentiation. Five topics are chosen for discussion: signal transduction, regulation of cell cycle, cytoskeleton, cell-cell and cell-matrix interaction, and intracellular transport. The importance of these issues in the understanding of development, immunity, and cancer is emphasized. Principles of EvolutionG23.1069 Prerequisites: V23.0058 and either V23.0030 or permission of instructor. Fitch. 4 points. Patterns of evolution and adaptation as seen in the paleontological record; speciation, extinction, and the geographic distribution of populations; the basics of population genetics and molecular evolution. Elements of numerical taxonomy and recent developments in phylogenetic systematics. Molecular Controls of Organismal Form and FunctionG23.1072 Prerequisites: V23.0011, 0012, V23.0021, 0022, V25.0101-0102, and V25.0103-0104, or permission of instructor. Coruzzi. 4 points. Covers metabolism, signaling, and development, highlighting use of molecular and genetic studies in model plant and animal systems. Biotic Resources: Integrative Approaches to Biodiversity and Conservation G23.1073 Prerequisite: permission of instructor. DeSalle, Lentz. 4 points. Covers population genetics, conservation biology, and biogeography. Animal Virology G23.1080 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 and permission of instructor. Reiss. 4 points. Details the molecular life cycles of viruses that infect mammalian cells. Topics to be covered include disease pathogenesis, immune evasion mechanisms, vaccination, and genetic immunization vectors. Genes and Animal Behavior G23.1082 Prerequisite: senior standing. Lecture. Blau. 4 points. Survey of principles and patterns of animal behavior. Covers classical ethological research of Lorenz and others and modern research on the molecular basis of behavior, especially in model systems. Behaviors studied include reproductive behavior, rhythmic behavior, learning and memory, and feeding behavior. Neuronal Plasticity G23.1101 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022 or V23.0100. Azmitia. 4 points. Introductory survey of neuronal plasticity and the principles of neuroanatomy, pharmacology, and development of the brain and spinal cord. Presents various forms of plasticity from regeneration to neuronal transplantation. Topics include dynamic instability, addiction, depression, hibernation, spinal injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. Covers the role of neurotransmitters and growth factors in regulating brain plasticity. Stresses interactions between neurons, astroglial cells, and other nonneuronal cells. Summarizes animal and human studies of functional and structural recovery. Laboratory in Molecular Biology I, II, III, IV G23.1122, 1123, 1124, 1125 Corequisites: G23.1046-1047 and permission of instructor. Must be taken in sequence. Laboratory. Kirov, Rushlow. 4 points. Analyzes selective developmental systems using recombinant DNA techniques. Purification of nucleic acids from eukaryotes and prokaryotes; bacteria transformation; restriction enzyme analysis; immobilization of nucleic acids on nitrocellulose membrane; and DNA-DNA, DNA-RNA hybridization. Advanced Genetics G23.1126 Prerequisites: V23.0030 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. Hubbard. 4 points. In-depth study of experimental genetics from Mendel to the present, emphasizing methods and data by which genetic principles were developed and the genetic approach to biological research. Covers classic experiments on patterns of inheritance, chromosomes and genetic linkage, genetic variability, mutagenesis, DNA as the genetic material, and the nature of the genetic code. Special topics from both classic and recent literature include (but are not limited to) genetic screens, epistasis analysis, suppressors/enhancers, and mosaic analysis. Bioinformatics and Genomes Genomics G23.1128 Prerequisites: V23.0021-0022. Lecture. 4 points. Introduction to genomic methods for acquiring and analyzing genomic DNA sequence. Topics: genomic approaches to determining gene function, including determining genome-wide expression patterns; the use of genomics for disease-gene discovery and epidemiology; the emerging fields of comparative genomics and proteomics; and applications of genomics to the pharmaceutical and agbiotech sectors. Throughout the course, the computational methods for analysis of genomic data are stressed. Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics G23.1129 Prerequisites: G23.1069, V23.0030, and permission of instructor. Borowsky. 4 points. Explores the genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying evolutionary change. Emphases are on complex trait evolution and its quantitative analysis and the impact of modern mapping and genomic techniques on evolutionary biology. Topics include, but are not limited to, the genetics of adaptation and character regression; the evolution of complex characters and traits such as organ systems, the senses, and patterns of behavior; and methods for the study of quantitative trait locus (QTL) variation and multifactorial systems. Mathematics in Medicine and BiologyG23.1501 Identical to V63.0030. Prerequisite: one semester of calculus or permission of instructor. Peskin, Tranchina. 4 points. Discussion of topics of medical importance using mathematics as a tool: control of the heart, optimal principles in the lung, cell membranes, electrophysiology, countercurrent exchange in the kidney, acid-base balance, muscle, cardiac catheterization, and computer diagnosis. Material from the physical sciences and mathematics is introduced and developed. Computers in Medicine and Biology G23.1502 Identical to V63.0032. Prerequisite: G23.1501 or permission of instructor. Recommended: familiarity with a programming language such as FORTRAN or BASIC. Peskin, Tranchina. 4 points. Introduces students of biology or mathematics to the use of computers as tools for modeling physiological phenomena. Each student constructs two computer models selected from the following: circulation, gas exchange in the lung, control of cell volume, and the renal countercurrent mechanism. |
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