BIOLOGY 120: Concepts in Biology w/Lab
Starnes, MWF, 10:40-11:30, MAX: 72, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230

LAB:
NOTE: YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR A 120 LABORATORY. Dr. Doug Mills is the lab instructor. Tentative dates and times are as follows:

L-B, Tu, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 24
L-C, W, 2:30-5:30, MAX; 24
L-D, Th, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 24

Content: This course discusses principles and concepts in biology covering the following topics: scientific method, genetics, diversity of life, organismal physiology, and behavior. Special reference is given to contemporary life situations. Lectures will incorporate interdisciplinary topics. The laboratory reinforces and illustrates the information discussed in lecture using scientific experimental and observational investigations. Some labs require that students investigate vertebrate anatomy using fetal pigs and dogfish sharks.

Texts:
· Campbell, N.A., L.G. Mitchell, and J.B. Reece. Biology Concepts and Connections, 4^th Edition (+ FREE Scientific American current Issues in Biology Readings). (Benjamin-Cummings) (LECTURE - REQUIRED)
· Laboratory Manual for Concepts in Biology. Purchase in the Biology 120 Laboratory. (LAB - REQUIRED)

Particulars: Three lecture tests, one lecture presentation or poster session and paper, written laboratory assignments and tests. This course is NOT applicable to a science major, including biology majors and the premedical program.

BIOLOGY 142: Organismal & Population Biology w/Lab
Beck and Spell, TTh, 10:00-11:15, MAX: 175, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230
Beck and Spell, TTh, 11:30-12:45, MAX: 175, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230

LAB:
NOTE: YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR A 142 LABORATORY. Dr. Doug Mills is the lab instructor. Tentative dates and times are as follows:

L-A, M, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 94
L-B, Tu, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 70
L-B-1, Tu, 5:30-8:30, MAX: 24
L-C, W, 2:30-5:30, MAX; 70
L-D, Th, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 70
L-E, F, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 48

Content: Expands the central themes of evolution and diversity in plants and animals. Population genetics, macroevolution, ecology, physiology, and animal behavior are the main components in the course.

Texts:
· Campbell, N.A. and J.B. Reece. Biology, 6^th Edition. (Benjamin-Cummings) (LECTURE - REQUIRED)
· Campbell, N.A. and J.B. Reece. Art Notebook for Biology, 6^th Edition. (Benjamin-Cummings) (LECTURE - OPTIONAL)
· Taylor, Martha. Student Study Guide for Biology, 6^th Edition. (Benjamin-Cummings) (LECTURE - OPTIONAL)
· Morgan, J. and E. Carter. Investigating Biology, 4th Edition. (Benjamin-Cummings) (LAB - REQUIRED - NO USED COPIES)
· Perry/Morton. Photo Atlas for Biology. (Wadsworth) (LAB - OPTIONAL)
· Pechenik, Jan A., A Short Guide to Writing About Biology, 4th Edition. (Addison-Wesley-Longman) (LAB - OPTIONAL)

Particulars: This is the second of a two-semester introductory-level series that is required of biology majors. Because many of the concepts taught and activities in Biology 142 build upon materials covered in Biology 141, particularly in laboratory, students are required to take Biology 141 before enrolling in Biology 142. Students with AP credit who elect to exempt one intro biology course are strongly urged to exempt 142 rather than 141. Together with Biology 141, this course meets the premedical requirements for a year of biology. Grades will be based on lecture (2/3) and laboratory (1/3). Lecture tests are administered in the evening. Prerequisites: Biology 141.

BIOLOGY 143: General Genetics w/Lab
Finnerty and Levin , TTh, 8:30-9:45, MAX: 55, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 308
Finnerty and Levin , TTh, 11:30-12:45, MAX: 55, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 308

LAB:
NOTE: YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR A 143 LABORATORY. Dr. Kathy Boland is the lab instructor. Tentative dates and times are as follows:

L-A, M, 1:00-4:00, MAX: 22, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 115
L-B, Tu, 1:00-4:00, MAX: 22, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 115
L-C, W, 1:00-4:00, MAX; 22, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 115
L-D, Th, 1:00-4:00, MAX: 22, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 115
L-E, F, 1:00-4:00, MAX: 22, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 115

Content: An introduction to basic principles of heredity, both classical and molecular. Emphasis upon the physical and chemical basis of inheritance in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Mechanisms of gene transmission and gene expression.

Texts: The following texts are required:
· Griffiths, et al. An Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 8th Edition. (W.H. Freeman)
· Watson, James D. The Double Helix -- A Norton Critical Edition. (Gunther S. Stent, Editor). (W.W. Norton)
·Laboratory Manual for General Genetics. To be purchased in the Biology Department.
· Fixsen, William D. et al. Solutions MegaManual for An Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 8th Edition. (W.H. Freeman) (OPTIONAL)

Particulars: In addition to lecture, there is a required afternoon lab session and strongly recommended problem session(time TBA). Three semester examinations plus a final. This course is required for the biology majors. Prerequisite: Biology 141.

BIOLOGY 152: Introduction to Experimental Biology II w/Lab
Escobar, TTh, 2:30-5:30, MAX: 24, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 101

Content: Following from Biology 151, this course will cover complex systems of biology, such as evolution, visual processing pathways, medicinal botany, and behavior. These systems will be addressed from genetic and biochemical perspectives, as well as from the standpoint of their relationship to society. The course is designed for honors students and, using labs, discussion, and intensive writing and reading assignments, will focus on the development of critical thinking and experimental design skills.

Text: Campbell, N.A. and J.B. Reece. Biology, 6^th Edition. (Benjamin-Cummings)

Particulars: Intensive writing requirements, an oral report, and lab write-ups. This course, with Biology 151, fulfills the Biology major's requirements and meets the premedical requirement for one year of biology. Prerequisites: Chemistry 141 and Biology 151. Permission of instructor is required.

BIOLOGY 190S: Freshman Seminar: DNA and Forensics
Jinks-Robertson, MWF, 11:45-12:35, MAX: 18, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 100A

Content: Topics to be covered include the basics of DNA structure, the development of techniques used in modern genetic research, and how DNA is used in forensic analyses.

Text: Weinberg, Samantha. Pointing from the Grave: A True Story of Murder and DNA. (2003) (Miramax Books)

Particulars: The class will be discussion-based, with little formal lecture. Grading will be based on class participation and case-study presentations.

BIOLOGY 190S: Freshman Seminar: Of Mics and Men: Interactions Between Microorganisms and Humans
Jones, W, 1:00-3:30, MAX: 18, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 126

Content: This seminar will explore several of the relationships, both harmful and beneficial, that exist between humans and microorganisms. Topics that will be covered will include evidence for ancient microbial plagues, the impact of infectious disease on colonization of the New World, examples of natural immunity in humans produced by microbes, microorganisms and cancer, and others. Students will learn some basic microbiology in addition to exploring elements of human-microbe interactions.

Text: None.

Particulars: Students will be expected to give two seminar presentations to the class, participate in class discussions, and complete at least one writing assignment. Grades will be assigned based on in-class participation, the seminar presentations, and the writing assignment.

BIOLOGY 302: Biochemistry II
Kelly and Conticello, TTh, 1:00-2:15, MAX: 38, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230 (Same as CHEM 302; MAX: 32)

Content: This course builds on principles developed in Chem/Biol 301 and will focus on how simple metabolic pathways expanded and were incorporated into more complex biochemical systems during the evolution of the eukaryotic genome. Aspects of molecular evolution, parasitic and symbiotic relationships, and compartmentalization will be developed from a metabolic perspective. Specific examples will include the evolution and integration of the mitochondrion and chloroplast genomes into the eukaryotic cell, and the role of compartmentalization in gene expression, energy regulation, and anabolic/catabolic regulation.

Texts:
· Garrett, Reginald & Charles M. Grisham, Biochemistry, 2nd Edition. (Saunders College Publishing) (REQUIRED)
· Grisham, Charles M. Interactive Biochemistry CD-ROM and Workbook. (Saunders College Publishing (OPTIONAL)

Particulars: This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in Introductory Biochemistry, which is offered jointly by the Biology and Chemistry Departments. Completion of both courses should provide students with a firm foundation in biochemistry. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142; Chemistry 222. Completion of Biology/Chemistry 441 is strongly recommended. (This course was formerly Biology 442.)

BIOLOGY 325: Primate Social Psychology
de Waal (Psychology) , TTh, 11:30-12:45, MAX: 15, White Hall 205 (Same as PSYC 325 (70); ANTH 304 (15))

Content: Following a general introduction to primatology, this course covers recent progress in the growing field of primate social behavior. Topics range from aggression and dominance (e.g., warfare and power politics among chimpanzees) to affiliation, sex, and peaceful coexistence (e.g., parental behavior, behavioral sex differences, conflict resolution.) The evolution of the large brain and remarkable intelligence of primates has been explained as related to the complexity of their societies: survival in such societies requires sophisticated social skills and a thorough understanding of the relationship network. Course segments focus on the motivational and cognitive processes underlying coalition formation, reciprocal exchange of benefits, reconciliation following conflict, and the origin of moral systems. Parallels with human behavior will be discussed.

Texts: Required reading include two books and articles assigned at the beginning of the course.

Particulars: Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142.

BIOLOGY 329 (4 credits): Coastal Biology Lecture and Lab
Morgan, TTh, 1:00-2:15, MAX: 12, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 113; Field Activity - St. Simons Island, GA, May 16-25, 2005

NOTE: Because of the scheduling of the field portion, seniors cannot enroll in this course. For the field portion of the course, students will travel in vans for field activities, but they must arrange their own transportation to and from St. Simons Island and must pay room and board.

Content: The lecture and laboratory portions of this course emphasize basic principles of coastal ecology, human impact on coastal ecosystems, and the diversity of invertebrates living in these ecosystems. Students complete the course with a ten-day laboratory/field activity at the end of spring term.The regular term schedule includes lectures and discussion of course topics. There will be limited laboratory activities during several of the lecture hours, introducing students to the most common invertebrates found in coastal Georgia. The intensive field experience is based at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia. We will study each of the coastal ecosystems and visit several of Georgia's barrier islands, including St. Simons, Cumberland, Sea, Blackbeard, and Jekyll islands. On two occasions we will charter boats to study pelagic and benthic organisms in the sound surrounding the islands. During all field activities, students will collect and subsequently identify invertebrates typical of the ecosystem.

Texts:
· Assigned readings from selected papers.
· Ruppert, Edward, and Fox. Seashore Animals of the Southeast. (University of South Carolina Press, 1988) Particulars: During the regular term schedule, there are two tests of equal weight and three case-studies related to the ecology of coastal ecosystems and problems presented by human disturbance of these systems. In the field portion of the course, students are evaluated on participation, field activities, and a practical exam at the end of the experience.

Prerequisites: Biology 142 and permission of instructor. Interested students should make an appointment with Dr. Judith Morgan to discuss the course (Rollins Research Center 1021, e-mail: jmorgan@biology.emory.edu, telephone: 404-727-4237).

BIOLOGY 336: Human Physiology
Starnes, MWF, 8:30-9:20, MAX: 100, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230

Content: A study of human physiology emphasizing homeostatic mechanisms of integrated body functions. Topics include neurophysiology, endocrinology, muscle physiology, cardiology, immunology, respiration, gastroenterology, and urology.

Text: Widmaier, E., H. Raff, and K. Strang. Vander et. al's Human Physiology, 9th Edition (with FREE Art Notebook). (McGraw-Hill)

Particulars: Four in-class tests. Credit may be applied towards the Biology or NBB major for either Biology 336 or Biology 346, but NOT both. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142 or permission of instructor.

BIOLOGY 341: Evolutionary Biology
Beck, MWF, 9:35-10:25, MAX: 40, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 126

Content: A study of factors that cause genetic change and of the evolutionary consequences of such changes. Topics include population genetics, adaptation and natural selection, evolution of genes, proteins and genomes, sexual selection, kin selection, speciation, and diversification of taxa. Emphasis on molecular, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary factors related to variation and adaptation to environment, and constraints on adaptation.

Text: Freeman, Scott and Jon C. Heron. Evolutionary Analysis, 3rd Edition. (Prentice-Hall)

Particulars: Three tests and a comprehensive final. Discussion of current and classic literature and group presentations will be required. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 143.

BIOLOGY 348: Mechanisms of Animal Behavior
Siegler, TTh, 11:30-12:45, MAX: 45, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 100C

Content: A survey of current topics in neural development and neural basis of behavior. Emphasis is on research work that uses a combination of physiological, genetic, cellular, and molecular techniques to understand neural systems and their evolution and development.

Texts:
· Carew, Thomas J. Behaviroal Neurobiology. (Sinauer Associates)
· Selected readings from Scientific America and other review sources.
· Some readings of primary literature.

Particulars: Two midterms and a final; exams are essay and short answer. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 143; Chemistry 141 and 142; Biology 336 or Biology 360.

BIOLOGY 360: Introduction to Neurobiology
Jaeger, TTh, 1:00-2:15, MAX: 8, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 308 (Same as NBB 301; MAX: 39)

Content: An introduction to cellular and integrative neurobiology. Topics include the electrochemical and biophysical mechanisms for neuronal signaling and synaptic transmission, and the neural bases of behavior and perception.

Text: Kandel, Schwartz, and Jessell. Principles of Neural Science and Behavior, 4th Edition. (McGraw-Hill)

Particulars: Exams: 12 20-minute in-class exams, of which 4 can be dropped. There will also be a required one hour review session each week. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142 and Chemistry 141 and 142. Completion or concurrent enrollment in Introductory Physics is strongly recommended.

BIOLOGY 370: Introduction to Microbiology
Boland, MWF, 9:35-10:25, MAX: 64, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 230

Content: This course will present the basic elements of microbiology, including the study of viruses but emphasizing bacteriology. Topics to be covered will include the following: the tools of microbiology, microbial taxonomy and evolution, microbial physiology, microbial biochemistry, microbial genetics, and microbial pathogenesis. The implications of microbiology on medicine, environment, basic research, and biotechnology will be discussed.

Text: Madigan, Martinko, and Parker. Brock's Biology of Microorganisms, 10th Edition. (Prentice-Hall)

Particulars: There will be three exams. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142. Biology 143 (General Genetics w/lab), taken previously or concurrently, is recommended but not required.

BIOLOGY 371: Ecology of the Tropics
Wilson, Tu, 2:30-4:30, MAX: 12, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 100C (2 Credit Hours) (Same as ENVS 371; MAX: 12)

Content: This 2-credit hour lecture course will explore the diverse biomes of the tropics. Focus will be on tropical forests and grasslands with an emphasis on ecological processes, biodiversity, human impact on the tropics, indigenous peoples, and ethnobotany.

Text: A variety of published papers and selected readings from books will be utilized.

Particulars: Grading is based on class participation, short written assignments, and a final exam. 2 credit hours. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142.

BIOLOGY 372: Ecology of the Tropics -- Rainforest Field Course
Wilson, March 11-20, 2005, MAX: 6 (2 Credit Hours)(Same as ENVS 372; MAX: 6)

Content: This 2 credit-hour field trip course will take place the seek of Spring Break (March 11-20, 2005) and the cost is approximately $2498. This is the field course to accompany the lecture course on tropical ecology (BIOL 371/ENVS 371). The field course will be taught in the Amazon River lowland rainforests of Peru. The areas are Explorama, the Napo Camp, and the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research. This course will give the student a real hands-on rainforest experience complete with bromeliads, toucans, sloths, and the sounds of the night.

Text: Krichner, J. and W.E. Davis. A Neotropical Companion, 2nd Edition. (Princeton University Press).

Particulars: BIOL 371/ENVS 371 completed Spring 2004 or BIOL 371/ENVS 371 students enrolled in Spring 2005 semester. 2 credit hours. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 371. Permission of instructor is required. (See Barbara Shannon in the Biology Department, room 2006, for further information.)

BIOLOGY 375: Laboratory in Microbiology - CANCELLED
Boland, TTh, 2:30-4:30, MAX: 17, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 117 (2 credit hours)

Content: This 2-credit course will introduce students to some of the basic techniques used in the study of the physiology, biochemistry, and genetics of microorganisms. Students will isolate a soil microorganism at the beginning of the term and study its properties in subsequent periods. The organisms will also be examined for the presence of plasmids and for their susceptibility to bacterial viruses.

Text: None.

Particulars: Students will be graded on the basis of their performance in the lab, on several quizzes that will be administered throughout the term, and on a major report of their analysis of the organisms they isolate that will be due at the end of the term. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142. Biology 370, taken previously or concurrently, is also required.

BIOLOGY 415: Cancer Biology and Oncogenes
Orloff, TTh, 1:00-2:15, MAX: 47, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 100C

Content: The biological mechanisms regulating cell growth, differention, and migration will be examined through a focus on the mechanisms by which cancers grow and spread (metastisize). Topics will include: 1) oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, 2) mechanisms of tumor initiation, 3) regualtion of cell proliferation, 4) apoptosis (programmed cell death), 5) angiogenesis (blood vessel formation) in tumor tissue, and 6) tumor spread. Lectures and discussions will emphasize the experimental basis for our current understanding of cancer biology.

Text: None.

Particulars: This course will include lectures, invited speakers, discussions, and oral reports by students. Through study of the primary literature and the texts, students will develop skills in identifying hypotheses and analyzing the logic of the experiments used to test these hypotheses. There will be a mid-term and a final exam. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 143.

BIOLOGY 455: Immunology
Antia, TTh, 10:00-11:15, MAX: 30, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 126

Content: Examination of the fundamental concepts of immunology and disease from the viewpoint of population. The course will cover the basic principles of immunology and will use this knowedge to better understand infectious diseases. A traditional format of lectures will cover the basic concepts of immunology and will be supplemented by presentation of articles from the literature and discussions.

Texts:
· Goldsby, Richard A., Thomas J. Kindt, and Barbara Osborne. Kuby's Immunology, 5th Edition. (W.H. Freeman)
· Required readings.

Particulars: 2 examinations, quizzes, and problem sets. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 143.

BIOLOGY 460S: Building Brains
Shepherd, TTh, 1:00-2:15, MAX: 9, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 231(Same as NBB 460S; MAX: 9)

Content: How does the nervous system get properly wired up? In "Building Brains", the experimental foundations underlying our understanding of the mechanisms regulating development of the nervous system will be examined. Topics will include neurogenesis, migration of neuronal precursors, axon guidance, programmed cell death, and the formation of synaptic connections.

Texts:
· Sanes, Reh, and Harris. Development of the Nervous System. (Academic Press)
· Readings from primary literature and reviews.

Particulars: Through study of primary literature and text, students will develop skills in identifying hypotheses and analysing the logic of the experiments used to test these hypotheses. Students will be expected to "keep up" and participate regularly in class discussion. There will be a mid-term and a final examination. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142. Biology 143 (General Genetics) is recommended.

BIOLOGY 463S: Population Biology and Evolution of Disease
Antia, TTh, 2:30-4:00, MAX: 16, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 126 (Same as IBS 591)

Content: The immune response, infectious diseases, and cancers will be treated as population dynamical and evolutionary phenomena. Primary consideration will be given to four topics: (1) the within-host population dynamics of microparasites (viruses, bacteria, and protozoa) and the immune defenses, (2) the population biology of infectious disease transmission and its control by vaccination and chemotherapy, (3) theories of the evolution of parasite viruience, (4) the somatic cell population biology and evolution of neoplasms and their metastasis.

Texts:
· Brock, T.D. (Editor). Milestones in Microbiology. (ASM Press)
· Wilson, E.O. and W.H. Bossert. A Primer of Population Biology. (Sinauer)
· Frank, S. Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease (2002). (Princeton University Press) [Available on-line.]

Particulars: The course will include lectures, discussion, and oral reports by students. Each student will be responsible for at least one report that will be presented both orally and in writing. Grades will be based on the quality of these reports and the magnitude and enthusiasm of participation in discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 143, college level mathematics and calculus, and an intense interest in this subject.

BIOLOGY 470: Special Topics in Biology: Pathogenesis of Selected Diseases
Alleman, MW, 9:00-10:20, MAX: 16, School of Public Health (room TBA) (Same as IH 591J)

Content: We will study the biological mechanisms associated with the pathology of a selection of diseases such as malaria, AIDS, hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., Ebola), cholera, cystic fibrosis, and more.

Text: Selected readings.

Particulars: This is a 4-credit course. For more information about the course and prerequisites, contact Mary Alleman at 404-371-1460 or by e-mail at malleman@taskforce.org. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 301 (441) or 302 (442), and 350. Junior/Senior status AND permission of instructor is required.

BIOLOGY 470: Special Topics in Biology: GMOs: Friend or Foe? - CANCELLED
Mackereth, TT, 10:00-11:15, MAX: 20, 1462 Clifton Road, Room 100A

Content: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a topic of great interest and controversy among scientists, consumers, farmers, and politicians. In this course, we will review the scientific, economic, and political issues relating to the use and dispersal of GMOs addressing specific applications, regulatory concerns, international trade issues, and future trends. In particiuar, we will examine the biological, technical, and ethical issues related to transgenesis, including the stability of transgenic DNA and reliability of transgene expression, and consider the benefits and hazards of introducing bioengineered organisms into the environment. We will also discuss the ethical issues involved in the creation of genetically altered organisms and crops with a special emphasis on predicting the social and economic effects of the introduction of GMOs into the world food supply.This class is a seminar course that will be a mixture of instructor-led lectures and discussions to provide background information, student-led presentations and discussions of primary scientific literature, and student-organized discussions and debates on the ethical and societal ramifications of the creation and release of genetically modified organisms. While the instructor-led lectures will provide a framework for understanding the scientific questions surrounding GMOs, the student-led presentations will apply those concepts to particular organisms and extend that information to the implications on global society.

Text: Selected Readings

Particulars: This course will fulfill the elective requirement for the biology major. There will be two exams: a mid-term exam and a final exam. The mid-term exam will be a standard short-answer/essay exam, focusing on the scientific questions presented to that point. The final exam will be a take-home essay/paper format dealing with the overall themes of the course. In addition to the exams, student responsibilities will include the primary literature presentations and group debates (discussed above). For further information, contact Mindy Mackereth at mmacker@emory.edu.

BIOLOGY 470: Special Topics in Biology: Advanced Study of a Piedmont Forest
Carter, TBA, MAX: 6, Oxford College - Hearn Nature Trail (2 credit hours)

Content: Students will do advanced work in plant identifiation, uses of native plants, and invasive species. The laboratory will be the Hearn Nature Trail at Oxford. Students will develop a species inventory for the forest, determine ecological features of interest, and research, write, and publish an educational brochure for use by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Students will submit a final report on the status of the forest, including recommendations for future study.

Text: None.

Particulars: This is a 2-credit course. Permission of instructor is required. Contact Dr. Eloise Carter, Oxford College, 770-784-8343, or by e-mail at ecarter@emory.edu

BIOLOGY 470S 000: Senior Seminar: Molecular Ecology
Real, Tu, 4:30-6:30, MAX: 10, Rollins Research Center, Room 1052 (Same as IBS 769R; MAX: 10)

Content: This course will review the use of molecular genetic tools to reveal the population structure and ecological dynamics of species in their natural environments and aspects of the evolution of genes in natural populations. We will discuss applications of the tools to disease ecology, conservation, forensics, and epidemiology.

Text: Beebee, Trevor and Graham Rowe. Introduction to Molecular Ecology (2004). (Oxford University Press)

Particulars: Lecture class.

BIOLOGY 470S 001: Senior Seminar: Biology of Sex and Gender
Eisen, TTh, 2:30-3:45, MAX: 18, SAAC 316

Content: Recent advances in molecular biology and genetics have coincided with recent cultural shifts to make these questions especially intriguing to explore: What's the difference between sex and gender? What determines sexuality and gender? Why have different sexes evolved at all? On such questions, how well do science and scientists listen to humanists and social scientists and vice versa?

Text: None.

Particulars: None.

BIOLOGY 475: Biology of the Eye
Edelhauser / Nickerson, MWF, 9:35-10:25, MAX: 30, Clinic B - Calhoun Conference Center (Same as IBS 548)

Content: A course designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who may be interested in a basic understanding of the eye. This course will review basic principles and state-of-the-art information on ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology. This course will provide a fascinating insight into the overall function of the eye.

Text: A course outline will be used with the appropriate text for each lecture.

Particulars: The course will have three didactic lectures with discussion per week. Course grade will be determined by two mid-term exams and one final. Graduate students will be required to write a term paper. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142.

BIOLOGY 495R/495RWR: Honors Research
Yedvobnick

Particulars: Senior Biology Honors students should take Biology 495 in the Fall semester and 495RWR in the Spring semester. Those graduating in the Fall semester should take 495RWR in the Fall. For more information, go to the webpage for the Honors Program in Biology. Permission of instructor is required for both Biology 495R and 495RWR. Contact Barbara Shannon via e-mail at barbara.shannon@biology.emory.edu or 404-727-6294 to obtain a permission number.

BIOLOGY 497R: Supervised Reading
Individual Faculty

(Permission of Barbara Shannon, Room 2006, Rollins Research Center, required.)

Particulars: Variable credit, maximum 4 hours per semester. Readings are done in conjunction with a faculty member. Interested students should communicate with appropriate faculty and obtain their permission in advance of registration. This course does NOT count for the Biology major and does NOT fulfill the writing requirement. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142. Contact Barbara Shannon via e-mail at barbara.shannon@emory.edu or call 404-727-6294 to obtain a permission number.

BIOLOGY 499R: Undergraduate Research
Individual Faculty

Particulars: Research participation open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and 142. Second-semester sophomore standing and a declared major in Biology. The student must find a faculty member to supervise the research and SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM TO DR. ORLOFF, DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. ONCE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE STUDENT MUST THEN REGISTER THROUGH NORMAL PROCEDURES. The application form and other detailed information regarding Biology 499 requirements can be obtained from the undergraduate research page. Variable credit, maximum 4 hours per semester. A minimum of 8 hours is required for the departmental Honors Program. Does NOT count for the Biology major.