BIOL Courses

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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
8574	BIOL 53 - 001 First-Year Seminar: Biotechnology: Genetically Modified Foods to the Sequence of the Human Genome	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Jill Dowen	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24
Description: Restricted to first-year students. Introduction, in a first-year seminar, to recent advances in genetics and cell biology, and discussion and debate concerning how these advances are changing medicine, agriculture, and other aspects of our lives. 3 units.
15371	BIOL 75H - 001 First-Year Seminar: Biodiversity and Citizen Science	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	ALLEN HURLBERT	Wilson Hall-Rm 0213	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24
Description: This seminar will introduce students to the discipline of citizen science as a means to understanding more about biodiversity. Through citizen science, members of the public provide millions of biodiversity observations each year. We will learn about the promise of citizen science for answering important questions in biodiversity science, we will contribute our own observations, and we will learn to analyze citizen science data. 3 units.
2273	BIOL 101 - 001 Principles of Biology	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Jordan Claytor, Breanne Bygrave, David Gonzalez	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G100	110/426	Seats filled	110/426	0/999
Description: Open to all undergraduates. This course is the prerequisite to most higher courses in biology. An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure, chemistry, and function; genetics; evolution; adaptation; and ecology. (See department concerning Advanced Placement credit.) Three lecture hours a week. 3 units.
2274	BIOL 101 - 002 Principles of Biology	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	Jordan Claytor, David Gonzalez, Breanne Bygrave	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G100	287/426	Seats filled	287/426	0/999
Description: Open to all undergraduates. This course is the prerequisite to most higher courses in biology. An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure, chemistry, and function; genetics; evolution; adaptation; and ecology. (See department concerning Advanced Placement credit.) Three lecture hours a week. 3 units.
2282	BIOL 101L - 401 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Lorrie He	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	23/24	Seats filled	23/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2284	BIOL 101L - 402 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Alexandra Doolittle	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
9437	BIOL 101L - 403 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Kayla Shaver	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	23/24	Seats filled	23/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
4226	BIOL 101L - 404 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Quincy Snyder	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2287	BIOL 101L - 405 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Prasha Sheth	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2288	BIOL 101L - 406 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Mo 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Glory Dan-Dukor	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	23/24	Seats filled	23/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2289	BIOL 101L - 407 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 9:30AM - 12:20PM	Mariana Jimenez	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2290	BIOL 101L - 408 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 9:30AM - 12:20PM	Lorrie He	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	21/24	Seats filled	21/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2291	BIOL 101L - 409 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 9:30AM - 12:20PM	Madison Lin	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2292	BIOL 101L - 410 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Shelby Oliveaux	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
4227	BIOL 101L - 411 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Mackenzie Self	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
5013	BIOL 101L - 412 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Sarah Slay	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2293	BIOL 101L - 413 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Sage Murphy	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2294	BIOL 101L - 414 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Nitya Nadella	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
3717	BIOL 101L - 415 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Tu 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Lucas Santos	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2295	BIOL 101L - 416 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 9:05AM - 11:55AM	Mariana Jimenez	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	11/24	Seats filled	11/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
9438	BIOL 101L - 417 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 9:05AM - 11:55AM	To be Announced	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	Seats filled	Seats filled	0/0	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2296	BIOL 101L - 418 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Quincy Snyder	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	20/24	Seats filled	20/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2297	BIOL 101L - 419 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Nathan Vara	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
9439	BIOL 101L - 420 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Carter Sinclair	Coker Hall-Rm 0207	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
11624	BIOL 101L - 422 Introductory Biology Laboratory	We 4:00PM - 6:50PM	Shelby Oliveaux	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	20/24	Seats filled	20/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
2298	BIOL 101L - 423 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Th 9:30AM - 12:20PM	Lauren Robinson	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
4640	BIOL 101L - 424 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Th 9:30AM - 12:20PM	Jill Flanders	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	15/24	Seats filled	15/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
10298	BIOL 101L - 425 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Alexandra Doolittle	Coker Hall-Rm 0208	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
11009	BIOL 101L - 426 Introductory Biology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Sarah Slay	Coker Hall-Rm 0209	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. An examination of the fundamental concepts in biology with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Biological systems will be analyzed through experimentation, dissection, and observation. Three laboratory hours a week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
9430	BIOL 102L - 401 Introductory Biology Laboratory with Research	Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM	BARBARA STEGENGA, Clara DiVincenzo	Coker Hall-Rm 0214	Seats filled	15/16	15/16	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 101. This Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) lab introduces students to the process of science through collaboration on a research project, learning relevant techniques and scientific skills, and presenting research results. Three laboratory hours a week. This lab can be taken in place of BIOL 101L. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L. 1 units.
10299	BIOL 103 - 001 How Cells Function	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Alaina Garland, Prima Gurjar, Jayna Nicholas	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	232/235	Seats filled	234/237	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101. This class is designed for first- or second-year students beginning their study of biological sciences. The course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of genetics, molecular biology, and cellular biology. For biology majors, this is one of the three mandatory fundamentals courses required before taking relevant 200-level core classes and upper-level electives. 3 units.
10300	BIOL 103 - 002 How Cells Function	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Laura Ott, Jennifer Nwako, Finley Heller	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G100	298/299	Seats filled	299/300	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101. This class is designed for first- or second-year students beginning their study of biological sciences. The course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of genetics, molecular biology, and cellular biology. For biology majors, this is one of the three mandatory fundamentals courses required before taking relevant 200-level core classes and upper-level electives. 3 units.
13669	BIOL 103 - 003 How Cells Function	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Alaina Garland, Laura Ott, Xin Li, Matthew Noel	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	232/235	Seats filled	234/237	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101. This class is designed for first- or second-year students beginning their study of biological sciences. The course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of genetics, molecular biology, and cellular biology. For biology majors, this is one of the three mandatory fundamentals courses required before taking relevant 200-level core classes and upper-level electives. 3 units.
10301	BIOL 104 - 001 Biodiversity	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Mara Evans, Nicolas Frasson	Hanes Art Center-Rm 0121	290/294	Seats filled	292/296	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. The biological diversity we see on Earth today encompasses a variety of genetic, species, and ecosystem level variation. This course will focus on the biological principles that push biologists to understand what produces and sustains the biodiversity of life on Earth. This class will address key questions about how we identify and measure biological diversity, how it changes over time, and why biological diversity matters as our planet continues to change. 3 units.
10302	BIOL 104 - 002 Biodiversity	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Jordan Claytor, Carolina Elizabeth Armijos Fierro	Wilson Hall-Rm 0107	Seats filled	Seats filled	97/97	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. The biological diversity we see on Earth today encompasses a variety of genetic, species, and ecosystem level variation. This course will focus on the biological principles that push biologists to understand what produces and sustains the biodiversity of life on Earth. This class will address key questions about how we identify and measure biological diversity, how it changes over time, and why biological diversity matters as our planet continues to change. 3 units.
10304	BIOL 105L - 401 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	23/24	23/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
11578	BIOL 105L - 402 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Breanna Bowman	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13696	BIOL 105L - 403 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Abby Russ	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13697	BIOL 105L - 404 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Luis Jose Aguirre Lopez	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13698	BIOL 105L - 405 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Luis Jose Aguirre Lopez	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	23/24	23/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13699	BIOL 105L - 406 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Breanna Bowman	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13700	BIOL 105L - 407 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Breanna Bowman	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13701	BIOL 105L - 408 Biological Research Skills	Mo 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Eric Hastie, Dyjanet Celestine	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13702	BIOL 105L - 409 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Emma Fravel	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13703	BIOL 105L - 410 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Emma Fravel	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13704	BIOL 105L - 411 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Madison Reavis	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13705	BIOL 105L - 412 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Emma Fravel	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13706	BIOL 105L - 413 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Olivia Perez	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13707	BIOL 105L - 414 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Olivia Perez	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
13708	BIOL 105L - 415 Biological Research Skills	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Markus Nevil, Emma Fravel	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. What is research and how is it done? This course aims to give you a first-hand exposure to the scientific approach in real world situations. You will build your science skills toolkit--experimental design, data processing and interpretation, basic statistics, system modeling, interdisciplinary approaches, and science communication and policy--then use it to explore relevant societal issues like global warming, virus evolution and vaccine development, cancer therapeutics, machine learning, and more! Majors only. 3 units.
5394	BIOL 118 - 001 Pre-Health Thrive-2 Pursuing Health Professions	We 5:45PM - 7:15PM	Alaina Garland	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G100	107/400	Seats filled	107/400	0/999
Description: This course will provide guidance to plan a path toward a profession of interest by selecting appropriate course, service, and research opportunities to include in a portfolio useful in completing applications. Application preparation and interview skills will be addressed for health professions programs such as allopathic and osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and many others. This does not count as a course in the major. 1 units.
13769	BIOL 119 - 001 Experiencing Health Professions: A Service-Learning Partnership for Pre-Health Students	Mo 3:00PM - 4:50PM	Jennifer Alderman	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	59/60	Seats filled	59/60	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 117. This course provides experiential service opportunities for career exploration with select communities and populations associated with UNC Health. Students will be assigned to a role within the health system and will complete service hours within their assigned role. Class sessions will include topics related to healthcare and will develop skills in reflection, communication, and teamwork for career development. Does not count as an elective in the BIOL major or minor. Permission of instructor. 3 units.
13532	BIOL 204 - 001 The Microbial World: Foundations in Structure, Metabolism, and Ecology	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Scott Gifford	Venable Hall-Rm G307	13/64	Seats filled	13/64	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101 or BIOL 103; permission of the instructor. This course will provide a basic introduction to microbiology and microbial ecology and evolution, covering topics such as cell structure, energetics, genomics, evolution and gene flow, ecological interactions, population and community dynamics, and biogeochemical cycling. 3 units.
11560	BIOL 214H - 001 Mathematics of Evolutionary Processes	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	MARIA SERVEDIO	TBA	20/24	Seats filled	20/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and MATH 231; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) class teaches students how scientists use mathematics to approach questions in evolutionary biology and ecology. Students learn both biological and mathematical concepts, taught using an array of pedagogical approaches. There are two group projects over the course of the semester, one involving the development of an original mathematical model. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 214H and BIOL 224H. 3 units.
10307	BIOL 220 - 001 Molecular Genetics	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Lillian Zwemer, Jahnelle Jackson, Isabel Ott	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	194/198	Seats filled	194/198	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 103. This intermediate-level biology course is geared towards advanced first years, sophomores, and juniors majoring in biology or in related fields. This is a comprehensive course for majors, covering transmission and molecular genetics; DNA replication, repair and mutation; the central dogma, gene regulation mechanisms, and manipulation of genes at the molecular level. We will also learn the impact of molecular genetics on development and disease. Honors section available. 3 units.
11577	BIOL 220 - 002 Molecular Genetics	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Lillian Zwemer, Jahnelle Jackson, Isabel Ott	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	157/198	Seats filled	157/198	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 103. This intermediate-level biology course is geared towards advanced first years, sophomores, and juniors majoring in biology or in related fields. This is a comprehensive course for majors, covering transmission and molecular genetics; DNA replication, repair and mutation; the central dogma, gene regulation mechanisms, and manipulation of genes at the molecular level. We will also learn the impact of molecular genetics on development and disease. Honors section available. 3 units.
10480	BIOL 220H - 001 Molecular Genetics	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Kerry Bloom	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	29/29	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101 and 103. This intermediate-level biology course is geared towards advanced first years, sophomores, and juniors majoring in biology or in related fields. This is a comprehensive course for majors, covering transmission and molecular genetics; DNA replication, repair and mutation; the central dogma, gene regulation mechanisms, and manipulation of genes at the molecular level. We will also learn the impact of molecular genetics on development and disease. Honors section available. 3 units.
15406	BIOL 221 - 001 Seafood Forensics	We 11:15AM - 12:15PM	John Bruno	Wilson Hall-Rm 0132	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101; corequisite, BIOL 221L; permission of the instructor for students lacking the requisites. In this Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) class, students will use forensic sciences (primarily DNA barcoding technology) to quantify seafood mislabeling. Students will learn the importance of food labeling as well as its impact on marine ecosystems and human health. 3 units.
15398	BIOL 221L - 401 Seafood Forensics Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:30PM	John Bruno, Kayla Hallac, Bryson Loflin, Kelly Ong	Wilson Hall-Rm 0132	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101; corequisite, BIOL 221; permission of the instructor for students lacking the requisites. In this Course-based Undergraduate Research (CURE) lab, students will use forensic sciences (primarily DNA barcoding technology) to quantify seafood mislabeling. Students will perform experiments based on hypotheses formulated in the co-requisite lecture course. 1 units.
11561	BIOL 240 - 001 Cell Biology	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Alaina Garland, Syed Monzur Morshed	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	218/237	Seats filled	218/237	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 103. This course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of cellular biology. 3 units.
14462	BIOL 240 - 002 Cell Biology	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Amy Maddox, Henry Uchenna	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	232/250	Seats filled	232/250	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 103. This course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of cellular biology. 3 units.
11562	BIOL 240H - 001 Cell Biology	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Bob Goldstein, Amy Maddox	Wilson Hall-Rm 0217	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 103. This course will cover both biological concepts and scientific competencies necessary for a foundational mastery of cellular biology. 3 units.
2335	BIOL 252 - 001 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Laura Ott	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	224/237	Seats filled	224/237	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; corequisite, BIOL 252L. One biology course over 200 recommended. An introductory but comprehensive course emphasizing the relationship between form and function of the body's organ systems. Three lecture hours each week. Students may not receive credit for BIOL 252 and BIOL 251 or BIOL 251L or BIOL 352 or BIOL 353. 3 units.
2336	BIOL 252 - 002 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Gidi Shemer	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	236/237	Seats filled	236/237	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101; corequisite, BIOL 252L. One biology course over 200 recommended. An introductory but comprehensive course emphasizing the relationship between form and function of the body's organ systems. Three lecture hours each week. Students may not receive credit for BIOL 252 and BIOL 251 or BIOL 251L or BIOL 352 or BIOL 353. 3 units.
3866	BIOL 252L - 401 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Nicole Wei	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	20/22	20/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3868	BIOL 252L - 402 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Alec Higgins	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	16/22	16/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3869	BIOL 252L - 403 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Kimberly Fernandez	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	Seats filled	22/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3870	BIOL 252L - 404 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Nina Wozniak	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3871	BIOL 252L - 405 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Korene Gbozah	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
9440	BIOL 252L - 406 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Dianne Mann	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3872	BIOL 252L - 407 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 6:30PM - 9:30PM	Corey Johnson, Korene Gbozah	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	8/22	8/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3873	BIOL 252L - 408 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 6:30PM - 9:30PM	Michala Patterson	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3874	BIOL 252L - 409 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Aneri Shah	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	19/22	19/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3875	BIOL 252L - 410 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Joe Danica Inigo	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	7/22	7/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3876	BIOL 252L - 411 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Emma Myers	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	19/22	19/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
9443	BIOL 252L - 412 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:20PM	James Horng	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	19/22	19/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3877	BIOL 252L - 413 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Anushree Jeyakumar	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	Seats filled	22/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3878	BIOL 252L - 414 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 3:30PM - 6:20PM	James Horng	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	19/22	19/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3879	BIOL 252L - 415 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 6:30PM - 9:30PM	Korene Gbozah	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	19/22	19/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3880	BIOL 252L - 416 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 6:30PM - 9:30PM	Michala Patterson	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	17/22	17/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3881	BIOL 252L - 417 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Quiara Shade	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	16/22	16/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3882	BIOL 252L - 418 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Srinidhi Manivasagam	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	18/22	18/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3883	BIOL 252L - 419 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Sarah Ball	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	Seats filled	22/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3884	BIOL 252L - 420 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Ashley Habig	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	Seats filled	22/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
4426	BIOL 252L - 421 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Emma Myers	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
4427	BIOL 252L - 422 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Hannah Bergevin	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
5400	BIOL 252L - 423 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Nicole Wei	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	10/22	10/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
11605	BIOL 252L - 424 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 8:00AM - 10:50AM	Alec Higgins	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	11/22	11/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
11606	BIOL 252L - 425 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Quiara Shade	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	18/22	18/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
11607	BIOL 252L - 426 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Kareem Haidary	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	16/22	16/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
12254	BIOL 252L - 427 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Corey Johnson, Koku White	Wilson Hall-Rm 0111	Seats filled	21/22	21/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
12252	BIOL 252L - 428 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 3:30PM - 6:20PM	Corey Johnson, Alec Higgins	Wilson Hall-Rm 0212	Seats filled	20/22	20/22	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; Corequisite, BIOL 252; Permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Organ level human structure and function. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
4407	BIOL 253 - 001 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Corey Johnson	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	170/170	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253L. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms at molecular, cellular, and system levels of organization. Students will develop analytical and problem solving skills. Intended for preprofessional students requiring a second semester of anatomy and physiology. Can be used as an allied science elective but not a biology elective course for the major or minor. 3 units.
8643	BIOL 253 - 002 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Eric Hastie	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	141/170	Seats filled	141/170	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253L. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms at molecular, cellular, and system levels of organization. Students will develop analytical and problem solving skills. Intended for preprofessional students requiring a second semester of anatomy and physiology. Can be used as an allied science elective but not a biology elective course for the major or minor. 3 units.
4408	BIOL 253L - 401 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 11:15AM - 1:15PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Oby Nwamu	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
4409	BIOL 253L - 402 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Mo 1:25PM - 3:25PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Darius Johnson	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
5014	BIOL 253L - 403 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 11:00AM - 1:00PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Oby Nwamu	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
5015	BIOL 253L - 404 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 2:45PM - 4:45PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Joshua Walker	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
5326	BIOL 253L - 405 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Tu 5:00PM - 7:00PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Joshua Walker	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
5327	BIOL 253L - 406 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 11:15AM - 1:15PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Mya Webb	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
8644	BIOL 253L - 407 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 1:25PM - 3:25PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Mya Webb	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
8645	BIOL 253L - 408 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 11:00AM - 1:00PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Yasine Mirmozaffari	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
8646	BIOL 253L - 409 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 2:45PM - 4:45PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Mikayla Watt	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
10308	BIOL 253L - 410 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Th 5:00PM - 7:00PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Mikayla Watt	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
8647	BIOL 253L - 411 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Fr 11:15AM - 1:15PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Yasine Mirmozaffari	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
8648	BIOL 253L - 412 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	Fr 1:25PM - 3:25PM	Erika Rezende Silva, Michael Mohnasky	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	20/24	Seats filled	20/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
16772	BIOL 253L - 414 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	We 8:00AM - 9:55AM	Erika Rezende Silva, Michael Mohnasky	Wilson Hall-Rm 0244	21/24	Seats filled	21/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 252 and 252L; Corequisite, BIOL 253. In-depth study of physiological mechanisms by hands-on experimentation. Students gain experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting human physiological data. Does not count as a biology elective course for the major or minor. 1 units.
13639	BIOL 260 - 001 Introduction to Ecology	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Sophie McCoy, Leah Nelson	Wilson Hall-Rm 0107	Seats filled	Seats filled	90/90	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 104 or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. This course is a survey of the field of ecology intended for undergraduates who are early in their studies of biology. The course will provide a broad and detailed understanding of the field of ecology, including major concepts, broad empirical patterns, important contemporary directions, and ecological applications. Students will read and discuss primary literature, analyze ecological data sets, and consider effective science communication strategies. 3 units.
13640	BIOL 271 - 001 Plant Biology	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	TODD VISION	New West-Rm 0219	41/45	Seats filled	41/45	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; corequisite, BIOL 271L. Designed for students with an interest in natural sciences. An introduction to the principles of botany including structure, function, reproduction, heredity, environmental relationships, evolution and classification of plants. Three lecture hours a week. 3 units.
13641	BIOL 271L - 401 Plant Biology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Joshua Fuller, Scott Ward	Wilson Hall-Rm 0140	11/15	Seats filled	11/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; corequisite, BIOL 271. Designed for students with an interest in natural sciences. An introduction to the principles of botany including structure, function, reproduction, heredity, environmental relationships, evolution and classification of plants. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
13642	BIOL 271L - 402 Plant Biology Laboratory	Fr 12:20PM - 3:20PM	Joshua Fuller, Scott Ward	Wilson Hall-Rm 0140	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; corequisite, BIOL 271. Designed for students with an interest in natural sciences. An introduction to the principles of botany including structure, function, reproduction, heredity, environmental relationships, evolution and classification of plants. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
17228	BIOL 271L - 403 Plant Biology Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Joshua Fuller	Wilson Hall-Rm 0140	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; corequisite, BIOL 271. Designed for students with an interest in natural sciences. An introduction to the principles of botany including structure, function, reproduction, heredity, environmental relationships, evolution and classification of plants. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2328	BIOL 278 - 001 Animal Behavior	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Catherine Lohmann	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	134/135	Seats filled	134/135	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L. Introduction to animal behavior with emphases on the diversity and adaptation of behavior in natural conditions. Three lecture hours a week. 3 units.
2329	BIOL 278L - 401 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Mo 8:00AM - 11:00AM	Tab Henry	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2330	BIOL 278L - 402 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Mo 12:20PM - 3:20PM	Ivara Goulden	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2331	BIOL 278L - 403 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Tab Henry	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2332	BIOL 278L - 404 Animal Behavior Laboratory	We 8:00AM - 11:00AM	William Hammond	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2333	BIOL 278L - 405 Animal Behavior Laboratory	We 12:20PM - 3:20PM	Zhu Xing	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2334	BIOL 278L - 406 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:15PM	Ivara Goulden	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2940	BIOL 278L - 407 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Fr 8:00AM - 11:00AM	Tab Henry	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	11/15	11/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2941	BIOL 278L - 408 Animal Behavior Laboratory	Fr 12:20PM - 3:20PM	Zhu Xing	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G20	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 278. Techniques of observation and experiments in animal behavior. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
2309	BIOL 350 - 001 Oceanography	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	ANDREAS TESKE	Murray Hall-Rm G201	Seats filled	Seats filled	5/5	0/999
Description: Required preparation, major in a natural science or two courses in natural sciences. Studies origin of ocean basins, seawater chemistry and dynamics, biological communities, sedimentary record, and oceanographic history. Term paper. Students lacking science background should see EMES 103. Students may not receive credit for both EMES 103 and EMES 401. Course previously offered as GEOL 403/MASC 401. 3 units.
2315	BIOL 395H - 001 Undergraduate Research in Biology	Mo 2:30PM - 4:00PM	SABRINA BURMEISTER	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1378	9/24	Seats filled	9/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 201; or BIOL 202; or BIOL 220; or BIOL 240; or BIOL 250; or BIOL 260; or an organismal core course. Hands-on research in the laboratory and/or field involving the study of biology. Requires written paper (first semester) or research poster (second semester). Up to five total hours counts as a lecture course. Six total hours counts as a biology elective with laboratory. Majors only. 1 - 3 units.
13643	BIOL 405 - 001 Good Genes: Human Reproduction in the Social Context	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Lillian Zwemer	Murray Hall-Rm G201	29/30	Seats filled	29/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 220; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. Reproduction is the most ancient feature of life and a continued focus of cutting-edge medical technology. This interdisciplinary course examines our biological imperative and cultural quest to make babies. We examine reproduction from the perspectives of bioethics, reproductive medicine, behavioral economics, genetic engineering, disability studies, and gender studies. Teaching methods include traditional lectures, in-class discussions, group work, peer teaching, and occasional flipped-classroom. Students who previously took BIOL 89/490 with Dr. Zwemer may not enroll. 3 units.
3613	BIOL 430 - 001 Introduction to Biological Chemistry	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Elizabeth Brunk	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G100	17/19	Seats filled	17/19	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and CHEM 262 or 262H. The study of cellular processes including catalysts, metabolism, bioenergetics, and biochemical genetics. The structure and function of biological macromolecules involved in these processes is emphasized. 3 units.
8573	BIOL 436H - 001 Plant Genetics, Development, and Biotechnology	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	JASON REED	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	4/35	Seats filled	4/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202; or BIOL 271; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, and BIOL 220; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Recent advances in plant molecular biology, genetics, development, and biotechnology, and their potential relevance to agriculture. The course will include lectures, reading and discussions of papers from the primary literature, and student presentations. 3 units.
11566	BIOL 439 - 001 Introduction to Signal Transduction	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	JOSEPH KIEBER	Wilson Hall-Rm 0213	17/24	Seats filled	17/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, and BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This course presents an introduction to signal transduction pathways used by higher eukaryotes. Several signaling paradigms will be discussed to illustrate the ways that cells transmit information. Three lecture hours per week. 3 units.
11567	BIOL 440 - 001 Stem Cell Biology	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Kacy Gordon	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104 and (BIOL 220 or BIOL 240); or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Stem cells are important for a number of biological processes and have become topics of fascination in popular science and culture. This course will build from a solid foundation of genetics, cell, and developmental biology to give students a broad appreciation of stem cells in development, aging, disease, and bioengineering. Students will understand key concepts in stem cell biology like potential and immortality as well as understand stem cells' promise and limitations in therapeutic settings. 3 units.
13644	BIOL 443 - 001 Developmental Biology	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Daniel McKay	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	26/30	Seats filled	26/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, and BIOL 104, and BIOL 220 or BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. An experimental approach to an understanding of animals and plants. The approach covers developmental processes, molecular, genetic, cell biological and biochemical techniques, with an emphasis on the molecules involved in development. 3 units.
2311	BIOL 445 - 001 Cancer Biology	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Gidi Shemer	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 220, and BIOL 240. Selected examples will be used to illustrate how basic research allows us to understand the mechanistic basis of cancer and how these insights offer hope for new treatments. 3 units.
13666	BIOL 445 - 002 Cancer Biology	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	MARK PEIFER, Alyssa Edwards	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	Seats filled	Seats filled	25/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 220, and BIOL 240. Selected examples will be used to illustrate how basic research allows us to understand the mechanistic basis of cancer and how these insights offer hope for new treatments. 3 units.
2312	BIOL 451 - 001 Comparative Physiology	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	TYSON HEDRICK	Wilson Hall-Rm 0107	114/130	Seats filled	114/130	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L, and PHYS 104 or 114 or 116, and PHYS 105 or 115 or 117. An examination of the physiology of animals using a comparative approach. Both invertebrate and vertebrate animals are discussed in order to elucidate general principles. 3 units.
2313	BIOL 451L - 401 Comparative Physiology Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Gabrielle Mascarin	Wilson Hall-Rm 0242	Seats filled	Seats filled	16/16	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 451. The fundamental principles of physiology are explored using physical models, animal experiments, and non invasive experiments on humans, reinforcing the understanding of concepts presented in lecture. 1 units.
2441	BIOL 451L - 402 Comparative Physiology Laboratory	We 9:05AM - 12:05PM	Emily Cooper	Wilson Hall-Rm 0242	Seats filled	Seats filled	16/16	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 451. The fundamental principles of physiology are explored using physical models, animal experiments, and non invasive experiments on humans, reinforcing the understanding of concepts presented in lecture. 1 units.
10309	BIOL 451L - 403 Comparative Physiology Laboratory	We 12:20PM - 3:20PM	TYSON HEDRICK, Emily Cooper	Wilson Hall-Rm 0242	Seats filled	Seats filled	16/16	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 451. The fundamental principles of physiology are explored using physical models, animal experiments, and non invasive experiments on humans, reinforcing the understanding of concepts presented in lecture. 1 units.
10310	BIOL 451L - 404 Comparative Physiology Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:20PM	Gabrielle Mascarin	Wilson Hall-Rm 0242	Seats filled	Seats filled	16/16	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 451. The fundamental principles of physiology are explored using physical models, animal experiments, and non invasive experiments on humans, reinforcing the understanding of concepts presented in lecture. 1 units.
13645	BIOL 453 - 001 Molecular Control of Metabolism and Metabolic Disease	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Rob Dowen	Wilson Hall-Rm 0202	22/30	Seats filled	22/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202 and CHEM 261; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 220, and BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This class will cover the small molecules, enzymes, signaling proteins, and pathways that control metabolic processes and that are altered in metabolic disease. We will generally take an experimental approach to explore and understand the fundamental aspects of metabolism. 3 units.
10311	BIOL 455 - 001 Behavioral Neuroscience	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	SABRINA BURMEISTER	Alumni Bldg-Rm 0207	15/20	Seats filled	15/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, and BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. The neurobiological basis of animal behavior at the level of single cells, neural circuits, sensory systems, and organisms. Lecture topics range from principles of cellular neurobiology to ethological field studies. 3 units.
10860	BIOL 457 - 001 Marine Biology	MoWeFr 9:00AM - 9:50AM	Alecia Septer, Samantha Cerda	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Recommended preparation, BIOL 201 or 475. A survey of plants and animals that live in the sea: characteristics of marine habitats, organisms, and the ecosystems will be emphasized. Marine environment, the organisms involved, and the ecological systems that sustain them. Course previously offered as MASC 442. 3 units.
13646	BIOL 466 - 001 Environmental Microbiology	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	Sophie McCoy	Wilson Hall-Rm 0217	25/35	Seats filled	25/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 103 and BIOL 104. This course surveys multiple dimensions of environmental microbiology, including methods and techniques for microbial genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, ecological and evolutionary microbiology, the roles of microbes in ecological systems, and current applications of and issues in environmental microbiology. 3 units.
2314	BIOL 471 - 001 Evolutionary Mechanisms	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	DAVID PFENNIG, CHRISTOPHER WILLETT	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	Seats filled	Seats filled	40/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 201 and BIOL 202; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites; Corequisite, BIOL 471L. Introduction to mechanisms of evolutionary change, including natural selection, population genetics, life history evolution, speciation, and micro- and macroevolutionary trends. Three lecture hours a week. 3 units.
3867	BIOL 471L - 401 Evolutionary Mechanisms Laboratory	Mo 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Anuraag Mukherjee	Wilson Hall-Rm 0132	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 201 and BIOL 202; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites; Corequisite, BIOL 471. Introduction to mechanisms of evolutionary change, including natural selection, population genetics, life history evolution, speciation, and micro- and macroevolutionary trends. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
3926	BIOL 471L - 402 Evolutionary Mechanisms Laboratory	Th 2:00PM - 5:00PM	Anuraag Mukherjee	Wilson Hall-Rm 0132	19/20	Seats filled	19/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 201 and BIOL 202; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites; Corequisite, BIOL 471. Introduction to mechanisms of evolutionary change, including natural selection, population genetics, life history evolution, speciation, and micro- and macroevolutionary trends. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
13647	BIOL 474 - 001 Evolution of Vertebrate Life	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Keith Sockman	Wilson Hall-Rm 0107	40/50	Seats filled	40/50	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 201; or BIOL 202; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Evolutionary history of the vertebrates. Emphasis on anatomical, physiological, behavioral adaptations accompanying major transitions: the move from water to land, the development of complex integrating systems. 3 units.
13648	BIOL 474L - 401 Vertebrate Structure and Evolution Laboratory	Mo 1:25PM - 4:25PM	Andrew Isdaner	Wilson Hall-Rm 0112	23/24	Seats filled	23/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 474. Vertebrate comparative anatomy of organ systems and their evolution with emphasis on human anatomy. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
13649	BIOL 474L - 402 Vertebrate Structure and Evolution Laboratory	We 1:25PM - 4:25PM	Andrew Isdaner	Wilson Hall-Rm 0112	22/24	Seats filled	22/24	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, BIOL 474. Vertebrate comparative anatomy of organ systems and their evolution with emphasis on human anatomy. Three laboratory hours a week. 1 units.
13650	BIOL 475 - 001 Biology of Marine Animals	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	KENNETH LOHMANN	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	Seats filled	Seats filled	50/50	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; co-requisite, BIOL 475L. Required preparation, one additional course in biology. An introduction to the major animal phyla emphasizing form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification of marine invertebrates. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 3 units.
13651	BIOL 475L - 401 Biology of Marine Animals Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Esteban Agudo	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G19	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; co-requisite, BIOL 475. This lab serves as an introduction to the major animal phyla emphasizing form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification of marine invertebrates. 1 units.
13652	BIOL 475L - 402 Biology of Marine Animals Laboratory	We 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Esteban Agudo	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G19	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; co-requisite, BIOL 475. This lab serves as an introduction to the major animal phyla emphasizing form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification of marine invertebrates. 1 units.
13653	BIOL 475L - 403 Biology of Marine Animals Laboratory	Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Madeline Payne	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G19	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; co-requisite, BIOL 475. This lab serves as an introduction to the major animal phyla emphasizing form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification of marine invertebrates. 1 units.
13654	BIOL 475L - 404 Biology of Marine Animals Laboratory	Fr 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Elizabeth Davis	Wilson Hall-Rm 0G19	Seats filled	Seats filled	10/10	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L; co-requisite, BIOL 475. This lab serves as an introduction to the major animal phyla emphasizing form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification of marine invertebrates. 1 units.
10312	BIOL 481 - 001 Biology, History, and Evolution of Epidemic Diseases	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	ANN MATTHYSSE	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1378	13/16	Seats filled	13/16	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 422; or MCRO 251; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. A consideration of the biology and evolution of epidemic diseases and the response of society and the scientific community. Plague, smallpox, cholera, influenza, polio, and COVID-19. Readings from recent scientific papers and history and literature. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 480 and 481. 3 units.
11574	BIOL 481 - 002 Biology, History, and Evolution of Epidemic Diseases	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	ANN MATTHYSSE	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1378	15/16	Seats filled	15/16	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 422; or MCRO 251; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. A consideration of the biology and evolution of epidemic diseases and the response of society and the scientific community. Plague, smallpox, cholera, influenza, polio, and COVID-19. Readings from recent scientific papers and history and literature. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 480 and 481. 3 units.
5328	BIOL 490 - 001 Advanced Topics in Biology	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Daniel Matute	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	8/35	Seats filled	8/35	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Content will vary. Three lecture and discussion hours per week by visiting and resident faculty. 3 units.
13664	BIOL 490 - 003 Advanced Topics in Biology	MoWeFr 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Jiakun Chen	Wilson Hall-Rm 0213	17/20	Seats filled	17/20	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Content will vary. Three lecture and discussion hours per week by visiting and resident faculty. 3 units.
13665	BIOL 490 - 004 Advanced Topics in Biology	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	En Yang	TBA	16/24	Seats filled	16/24	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Content will vary. Three lecture and discussion hours per week by visiting and resident faculty. 3 units.
10313	BIOL 523 - 001 Sex Differences in Human Disease	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	FRANK CONLON	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	27/28	Seats filled	27/28	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202; or BIOL 205; or BIOL 103 and BIOL 104. Many human diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and auto-immune disease differ in their pathology and treatment between males and females. The class will first cover the hormonal and genetic mechanisms of sex determination, and then build on this knowledge to understand sexual disparities in the development and potential treatments of disease. The course will be based on primary literature and discussions of experimental evidence. 3 units.
13655	BIOL 545 - 001 Exploring Brain, Gut, and Immunity	Th 2:00PM - 4:45PM	Celia Shiau	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1378	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, and BIOL 104, and BIOL 220 or BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. The course will explore topics that relate to how the brain and the gut communicate with one another. The course will also examine the connection between the brain-gut axis to the immune system and the microbiota at a molecular, cellular, and organismal level. Students will survey these emerging research topics and critically think, critique, and understand the experimental evidence for what we understand today about the gut and brain relationship. 3 units.
10314	BIOL 546 - 001 Biology of Aging	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	SHAWN AHMED	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	47/50	Seats filled	47/50	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 205; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, and BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This course is designed for undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in understanding how aging is controlled at an advanced level. Emphasis will be placed on molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging in metazoans. Emphasis will also be placed on healthy aging and on how progress and discoveries are made in the field of aging. This course is based on scientific research or review papers and has no textbook. 3 units.
11572	BIOL 547 - 001 Synaptic Plasticity: Analysis of Primary Literature	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Toshihide Hige	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1374	16/24	Seats filled	16/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202; or BIOL 103, and BIOL 104, and BIOL 220 or BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. In this highly interactive, small-group course, we will read a series of scientific papers that elegantly demonstrate molecular events that are fundamental to synaptic plasticity, a key mechanism of learning and memory. Students will become familiar with this exciting neuroscience topic, and also learn how to interpret experimental data and read papers critically and objectively. We will also think about the future experiments suggested by each paper we read. 3 units.
15208	BIOL 554 - 001 Introduction to Computational Neuroscience	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Hazel Havens	Wilson Hall-Rm 0213	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 103 and BIOL 104; and BIOL 220 or BIOL 250; and MATH 231; and COMP 110 or COMP 116 or BIOL 226; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This course covers various mathematical tools and techniques for modeling the various elements and phenomena that comprise the nervous system and brain. 3 units.
13656	BIOL 564 - 001 Population Ecology	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Senay Yitbarek	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	29/30	Seats filled	29/30	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 103 and BIOL 104, BIOL 260 recommended. Corequisite, BIOL 546L. Principles governing the phenomena of single and interacting populations are examined, from basic tenets to cutting-edge research questions. Population and community-level perspectives are integrated by drawing parallels between approaches and considering how to scale up from phenomena involving one or a few species to the structure and dynamics of whole communities. This course is intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Emphasis will be on theoretical concepts and corresponding mathematical approaches. 3 units.
13657	BIOL 564L - 401 Population Ecology Lab	We 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Senay Yitbarek, Susana Cadavid Palacio	Wilson Hall-Rm 0138	Seats filled	Seats filled	15/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 103 and BIOL 104, BIOL 260 recommended. Corequisite, BIOL 564. In this laboratory course, students will understand the assumptions and predictions of core models in population and community ecology (and in general terms, how the predictions are derived from the models), and the role of these models and others like them in the development and testing of the theory of populations and communities, i.e. in the "core ideas" of population and community ecology. Permission of the instructor for those lacking the prerequisites. 1 units.
13658	BIOL 564L - 402 Population Ecology Lab	We 3:45PM - 6:45PM	Senay Yitbarek, Susana Cadavid Palacio	Wilson Hall-Rm 0132	14/15	Seats filled	14/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 103 and BIOL 104, BIOL 260 recommended. Corequisite, BIOL 564. In this laboratory course, students will understand the assumptions and predictions of core models in population and community ecology (and in general terms, how the predictions are derived from the models), and the role of these models and others like them in the development and testing of the theory of populations and communities, i.e. in the "core ideas" of population and community ecology. Permission of the instructor for those lacking the prerequisites. 1 units.
9432	BIOL 568H - 001 Disease Ecology and Evolution	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	CHARLES MITCHELL	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	9/24	Seats filled	9/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 201 and MATH 231; or BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 260 and MATH 231; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. Recommended preparation, one course above 400 in ecology or evolution. An advanced class covering the causes and consequences of infectious disease at the levels of whole organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Previously offered as BIOL 568. 3 units.
11614	BIOL 590 - 001 Advanced Special Topics in Biology	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Zachary Nimchuk	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1378	Seats filled	Seats filled	30/30	0/999
Description: Special topics in biology for advanced undergraduate students and graduate students. 3 units.
13663	BIOL 590 - 002 Advanced Special Topics in Biology	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Xiao Feng	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	Seats filled	7/12	19/24	0/999
Description: Special topics in biology for advanced undergraduate students and graduate students. 3 units.
2909	BIOL 625 - 001 Seminar in Genetics	Fr 1:25PM - 3:30PM	Greg Copenhaver, CORBIN JONES, JEFF SEKELSKY	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	Seats filled	Seats filled	7/7	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor for undergraduates. Current and significant problems in genetics. May be repeated for credit. 2 units.
12698	BIOL 631 - 001 Advanced Molecular Biology	MoWeFr 9:00AM - 10:00AM	DALE RAMSDEN, Brian Strahl	TBA	5/20	Seats filled	5/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, BIOL 202, or BIOL 220, or CHEM 430, and permission of the course director. This course explores cutting edge research in molecular biology -- the investigation at molecule-scale of the mechanisms behind life. We briefly review core-principles in molecular biology, then investigate more recent research that extends or overturns these core principles. 4 units.
8577	BIOL 635 - 001 Careers in Biotechnology	We 3:35PM - 4:25PM	John Salmeron	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 1377	12/24	Seats filled	12/24	0/999
Description: This seminar course will provide graduate and advanced undergraduate students information on career opportunities and culture in the field of biotechnology. The instructor and guest lecturers will present examples of global challenges addressed by modern biotechnology, and how research and development are carried out in the industry. Students will develop and present their own plan for a new biotechnology venture. Does not count within the Biology major or minor. 1 units.
13659	BIOL 649 - 001 Seminar in Cell Biology	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Paul Maddox	TBA	5/24	Seats filled	5/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 205 or BIOL 240; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. May be repeated for credit. Can count as BIOL elective credit in the major if combined with other 600-level courses for a total of three credit hours. 2 units.
2469	BIOL 657 - 001 Biological Oceanography	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	ADRIAN MARCHETTI	Murray Hall-Rm G201	1/4	Seats filled	1/4	0/999
Description: For graduate students; undergraduates need permission of the instructor. Marine ecosystem processes pertaining to the structure, function, and ecological interactions of biological communities; management of biological resources; taxonomy and natural history of pelagic and benthic marine organisms. Three lecture and recitation hours per week. One mandatory weekend fieldtrip. Course previously offered as MASC 504. 4 units.
13661	BIOL 669 - 001 Seminar in Ecology	We 1:25PM - 2:25PM	Senay Yitbarek	TBA	10/20	Seats filled	10/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 201 or BIOL 260; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. May be repeated for credit. 1 - 3 units.
10756	BIOL 669 - 002 Seminar in Ecology	Tu 5:00PM - 7:00PM	Damon Waitt	TBA	6/15	Seats filled	6/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 201 or BIOL 260; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. May be repeated for credit. 1 - 3 units.
13662	BIOL 669 - 003 Seminar in Ecology	We 12:20PM - 1:10PM	KARIN PFENNIG	TBA	11/20	Seats filled	11/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, BIOL 201 or BIOL 260; or permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. May be repeated for credit. 1 - 3 units.
3445	BIOL 692H - 001 Senior Honors Thesis in Biology	We 2:30PM - 4:00PM	Markus Nevil, Lynn Lerner	Wilson Hall-Rm 0128	Seats filled	Seats filled	40/40	0/999
Description: Preparation of a written and oral presentation of honors thesis research. Research must continue in the same laboratory used in BIOL 395. Senior biology majors only (first or second majors). Required of all candidates for Highest Honors or Honors. Can be taken in either the fall or spring semester of their senior year. Approval of the Biology Honors Director required. Permission of a faculty research director and three credit hours of BIOL 395 in the same laboratory required. 3 units.
4657	BIOL 704 - 001 Seminars in Biophysics	Mo 1:30PM - 3:30PM	Kevin Slep	Genetic Medicine Re-Rm 3007	16/29	Seats filled	16/29	0/999
Description: Permission of the instructor. Students present seminars coordinated with the visiting lecturer series of the Program in Molecular and Cellular Biophysics. 2 units.
16471	BIOL 994 - 029 Doctoral Research and Dissertation	MoWeFr 8:00AM - 8:50AM	En Yang	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm 2151	2/5	Seats filled	2/5	0/999
Description: 3 units.