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Mentoring in Biology 020.441/2 Application

Mentoring in Biology provides students who have taken General Biology I and II the opportunity to mentor new students in General Biology I and II. Mentors collaborate with faculty on how to lead effective sessions, create problem sets, and generally help students understand difficult concepts and principles in biology. Mentors must have a firm command of the topics covered in biology and must meet with both faculty and students throughout the course of the semester. Students must fill out the application.

Course # (Section)	Title	Day/Times	Instructor	Location	Term	Course Details
AS.020.108 (41)	Population Genomics: Evolution, Extinction & Disease		perera, Nadeesha stephanie		Summer 2024	Population genomics is the study of the structure, function, and variability of the entire genetic complement of organisms considered on a population scale. By examining how gene variants change in structure and frequency in populations over time, we can study the process of evolution and how it contributes to biodiversity and the formation of new species; this information can be used to increase the efficacy of conservation efforts. By studying gene variants underlying diseases at the scale of populations, we can better diagnose complex polygenic diseases like cancer. This course introduces the fundamentals of population genomics and provides an overview of the subfields of evolutionary genomics, conservation genomics, and medical genomics. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (66)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Mills IV, William	Krieger 300	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (67)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Eloi, Gizelle	Krieger 302	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (71)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Holbert, Cassie Elizabeth; Mills IV, William	Krieger 300	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (72)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Eloi, Gizelle	Krieger 302	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (76)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Dutt, Rosie	Krieger 300	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.120 (77)	Introduction to Laboratory Research	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Eloi, Gizelle	Krieger 302	Summer 2024	In this program, you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. Recommended Course Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.131 (41)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease		Ciarleglio, Chris		Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (51)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease		Ciarleglio, Chris		Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (61)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease		Ciarleglio, Chris		Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (66)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Core Systems	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (67)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Core Systems	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (71)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones & Reproduction	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. In this, the second of a two-part course introducing classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease, we will cover guts (renal, digestive, and immune systems), as well as hormones (basic endocrinology) and sex/reproductive physiology. In addition to classroom study, students will be challenged to synthesize their newfound knowledge by taking part in immersive afternoon activities. While this represents a wholly separate course that may be taken independently, students should also consider taking the first part of this series (Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Core Systems) to bolster their understanding (offered in Summer Sessions 1 and 3). Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiological processes should impact the student's future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (72)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones & Reproduction	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. In this, the second of a two-part course introducing classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease, we will cover guts (renal, digestive, and immune systems), as well as hormones (basic endocrinology) and sex/reproductive physiology. In addition to classroom study, students will be challenged to synthesize their newfound knowledge by taking part in immersive afternoon activities. While this represents a wholly separate course that may be taken independently, students should also consider taking the first part of this series (Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Core Systems) to bolster their understanding (offered in Summer Sessions 1 and 3). Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiological processes should impact the student's future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (76)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Core Systems	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.131 (77)	Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Core Systems	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ciarleglio, Chris	Krieger 170	Summer 2024	An understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
AS.020.132 (41)	Medical School Intensive		Zarif, Jelani		Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (51)	Medical School Intensive		Zarif, Jelani		Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (61)	Medical School Intensive		Zarif, Jelani		Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (66)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Behensky, Adam	Krieger 304	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (67)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Khan, Sahil	Krieger 306	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (68)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Tafaghodi, Zahra P	Krieger 307	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (69)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Awoumou Belinga, Jean-Joel	Krieger 308	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (70)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	El Demerdash, Nagat Mohammed	Krieger 180	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (71)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Behensky, Adam	Krieger 304	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (72)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Khan, Sahil	Krieger 306	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (73)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Feinaj, Ardit	Krieger 307	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (74)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Higgins Tejera, Cesar Enrique	Krieger 308	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (75)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Shuler, Kyle Thomas	Krieger 180	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (76)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Behensky, Adam	Krieger 304	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (77)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Khan, Sahil	Krieger 306	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (78)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Shorer, Eran Frank	Krieger 307	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (79)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Dohr, Johannes Karl	Krieger 308	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.132 (80)	Medical School Intensive	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Abdollahi, Ashkan	Krieger 180	Summer 2024	Learn the basic knowledge and techniques related to surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and biomedical science by participating in interactive lectures and labs. You and your fellow high-school students will explore new aspects of this critical field at one of the nation’s leading institutions as you are taught and guided by experts in the field of medicine. This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (41)	Introduction to Surgery		Braxton, Alicia Mary		Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (51)	Introduction to Surgery		Braxton, Alicia Mary		Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (61)	Introduction to Surgery		Braxton, Alicia Mary		Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (66)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Ghanem, Diane	Gilman 132	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (67)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Alon, Leigh	Hodson 213	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (71)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Shojaeian, Fatemeh	Gilman 132	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (72)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Alon, Leigh	Hodson 213	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (76)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Slika, Eleftheria	Gilman 132	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.134 (77)	Introduction to Surgery	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Alon, Leigh	Hodson 213	Summer 2024	Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a surgical practice. Students will also acquire skills used in the assessment and treatment of surgical conditions.This course is offered in summer terms only.
AS.020.141 (66)	Introduction to Experimental Design in Biology	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Roberson, Christov	Gilman 119	Summer 2024	What does it mean to “design” an experiment? How do scientists go about planning experimental approaches that test specific hypotheses and provide informative results? These are the types of questions that lie at the heart of independent research. For example, scientists might ask: What analytical methods are best suited to answering a specific question? Which samples should be included in the analysis? What types of variables could influence the outcome of the experiments? This course will address such questions by having students design and carry out experiments to test specific hypotheses. Emphasis is placed on planning the experimental approaches and setting up experiments that include appropriate controls. The specific techniques used in the lab will vary but include standard techniques in molecular biology such as gel electrophoresis, PCR, and gene expression.
AS.020.141 (71)	Introduction to Experimental Design in Biology	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Roberson, Christov	Gilman 119	Summer 2024	What does it mean to “design” an experiment? How do scientists go about planning experimental approaches that test specific hypotheses and provide informative results? These are the types of questions that lie at the heart of independent research. For example, scientists might ask: What analytical methods are best suited to answering a specific question? Which samples should be included in the analysis? What types of variables could influence the outcome of the experiments? This course will address such questions by having students design and carry out experiments to test specific hypotheses. Emphasis is placed on planning the experimental approaches and setting up experiments that include appropriate controls. The specific techniques used in the lab will vary but include standard techniques in molecular biology such as gel electrophoresis, PCR, and gene expression.
AS.020.141 (76)	Introduction to Experimental Design in Biology	MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM	Norris, Carolyn R	Gilman 119	Summer 2024	What does it mean to “design” an experiment? How do scientists go about planning experimental approaches that test specific hypotheses and provide informative results? These are the types of questions that lie at the heart of independent research. For example, scientists might ask: What analytical methods are best suited to answering a specific question? Which samples should be included in the analysis? What types of variables could influence the outcome of the experiments? This course will address such questions by having students design and carry out experiments to test specific hypotheses. Emphasis is placed on planning the experimental approaches and setting up experiments that include appropriate controls. The specific techniques used in the lab will vary but include standard techniques in molecular biology such as gel electrophoresis, PCR, and gene expression.
AS.020.151 (85)	General Biology I		Shingles, Richard		Summer 2024	This course is an introduction to biology from an evolutionary, molecular and cellular perspective. Specific topics and themes include evolutionary theory, the structure and function of biological molecules, mechanisms of harvesting energy, cell division, classical genetics and gene expression. This course is offered in fall and summer terms only.
AS.020.152 (86)	General Biology II		Shingles, Richard		Summer 2024	This course builds on the concepts presented and discussed in General Biology I. The primary foci of this course will be on the diversity of life and on the anatomy, physiology, and evolution of plants and animals. There will be a special emphasis on human biology. This course is offered in spring and summer terms only.
AS.020.305 (21)	Biochemistry	MTWThF 9:00AM - 11:30AM	Horner, Robert D	Mudd 100	Summer 2024	The molecules responsible for the life processes of animals, plants, and microbes will be examined. The structures, biosynthesis, degradation, and interconversion of the major cellular constituents including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids will illustrate the similarity of the biomolecules and metabolic processes involved in diverse forms of life. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Only. This course is offered in fall, spring and summer terms only.
AS.020.340 (82)	Developmental Genetics Lab	MWF 1:00PM - 5:00PM	Norris, Carolyn R		Summer 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.001.186 (01)	FYS: Tuberculosis	TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Fall 2024	This seminar will introduce students to the disease tuberculosis, to human innate and adaptive immune systems and to the molecular biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an intracellular pathogen which infects humans and manipulates the human immune response to escape detection and elimination. We will even grow cultures of Mycobacterium smegmatum, M. tb’s harmless relative. In addition, millions worldwide have tuberculosis, and this disease is a case study in the measures that are being used to control the spread of an epidemic disease.
AS.020.151 (01)	General Biology I	MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari; Roberson, Christov	Mudd 26	Fall 2024	This course is an introduction to biology from an evolutionary, molecular and cellular perspective. Specific topics and themes include evolutionary theory, the structure and function of biological molecules, mechanisms of harvesting energy, cell division, classical genetics and gene expression. This course is offered in fall and summer terms only.
AS.020.151 (02)	General Biology I	TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Roberson, Christov	Mudd 26	Fall 2024	This course is an introduction to biology from an evolutionary, molecular and cellular perspective. Specific topics and themes include evolutionary theory, the structure and function of biological molecules, mechanisms of harvesting energy, cell division, classical genetics and gene expression. This course is offered in fall and summer terms only.
AS.020.153 (01)	General Biology Laboratory I	M 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.153 (02)	General Biology Laboratory I	T 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.153 (03)	General Biology Laboratory I	W 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.153 (04)	General Biology Laboratory I	Th 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.153 (05)	General Biology Laboratory I	F 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.153 (06)	General Biology Laboratory I	T 9:00AM - 11:50AM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Fall 2024	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.151. Students participate in a semester-long project, identifying bacteria from Homewood campus soils using molecular biology techniques. Other laboratory exercises cover aspects of evolution, genomics and biochemistry. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. Student must have enrolled in AS.020.151 either this term or in past terms. Students who have credit for AP Biology but take General Biology Lab I will lose four credits of AP Biology credit. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.161 (01)	Current Events in Biology I	T 12:00PM - 12:50PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	Krieger 300	Fall 2024	In this lively and collaborative course, students discuss current events and controversies in biology ranging from bioterrorism to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.304 (01)	Molecular Biology	TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Broderick, Nichole; Fisher, Emily J	Hodson 110	Fall 2024	This course will focus on the ways that nucleic acids direct the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Emphasis will be on modern techniques to study these fundamental processes and important biological molecules. This course fulfills a core requirement for biology majors and molecular and cellular biology majors. This course does not fulfill the elective requirement for biology or molecular and cellular biology majors. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.305 (01)	Biochemistry	MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Hilser, Vincent; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	Hodson 110	Fall 2024	The molecules responsible for the life processes of animals, plants, and microbes will be examined. The structures, biosynthesis, degradation, and interconversion of the major cellular constituents including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids will illustrate the similarity of the biomolecules and metabolic processes involved in diverse forms of life. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Only. This course is offered in fall, spring and summer terms only.
AS.020.314 (01)	The Biology of Disease	MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM	Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	Hodson 110	Fall 2024	Explore the current understanding of the biology of diseases in this upper-level elective! Each week, a new faculty member will present one class in a lecture style, followed by one class in an interactive discussion style. The faculty member will describe a disease and the fundamental biology relating to that disease and discuss the current state of the field, how their research influenced understanding of the disease, and progress towards treatments. The topics will build upon the basic concepts covered in genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology, and introduce topics related to biochemistry and developmental biology. The class will discuss a wide range of diseases including vision disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Class assessment will be based on homework involving asking questions about the seminar, writing brief summaries of seminars and discussions, and a final project related to topics and techniques from the semester. Open to juniors and seniors. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.315 (01)	Biochemistry Project lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (02)	Biochemistry Project lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (03)	Biochemistry Project lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (04)	Biochemistry Project lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (05)	Biochemistry Project lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (06)	Biochemistry Project lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (07)	Biochemistry Project lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (08)	Biochemistry Project lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (09)	Biochemistry Project lab	F 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (10)	Biochemistry Project lab	F 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Fall 2024	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (01)	Cell Biology Lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Fall 2024	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (02)	Cell Biology Lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Fall 2024	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (03)	Cell Biology Lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Fall 2024	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (04)	Cell Biology Lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Fall 2024	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.317 (01)	Great Experiments in Biology	T 2:30PM - 5:00PM	Johnston, Robert J; Kim, John	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G89	Fall 2024	In this course, we discuss classic experiments in the history of biology and compare them to modern studies. Each week, students will present two papers, a classic paper selected by the instructors and a modern paper selected by the students. Grading will be based on student presentations, short student summaries of papers, and class participation.
AS.020.326 (01)	RNA Biology during Development	MW 3:00PM - 4:30PM	Trcek, Tatjana	Mudd 120	Fall 2024	The development of all animals relies on the precise migration of cells to their correct locations within the developing body. Among these crucial cell types are germ cells, which ultimately give rise to sperm and oocytes. The migration of these cells is orchestrated by proteins that facilitate cell communication and provide guidance during their journey. In this course, we will delve into the role of mRNA localization in facilitating germ cell migration. Specifically, we will identify mRNAs that code for proteins essential for cell-to-cell communication and cell migration. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on laboratory experiences, students will gain insight into the mechanisms underlying germ cell development. Experimental investigations will allow us to test hypotheses generated during class discussions. At the culmination of the course, students will present their experimental findings in the form of a poster, providing an opportunity to showcase their understanding and contributions to the field.
AS.020.331 (01)	Human Genetics	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	Hedgecock, Edward M	Hodson 110	Fall 2024	Will examine the growing impact of human genetics on the biological sciences, on law and medicine, and on our understanding of human origins. Topics include structure and evolution of human genome, genetic and physical mapping of human chromosomes, molecular genetics of inherited diseases and forensic genetics. This course is offered in fall terms only
AS.020.340 (01)	Developmental Genetics Lab	T 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (02)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (03)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (04)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 5:30PM - 9:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (05)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 5:30PM - 9:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (06)	Developmental Genetics Lab	Th 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (07)	Developmental Genetics Lab	Th 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Fall 2024	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.351 (01)	Cancer Biology	TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM	Hoyt, Andrew Andrew	Maryland 217	Fall 2024	While the “war on cancer” has produced modest victories with respect to clinical outcomes, our knowledge of the cellular mechanisms of cancer is now vast and represents one of the most significant scientific achievements of the past 40 years. Key aspects of cancer biology will be covered with a combination of textbook and original literature readings. Topics will include cancer cell characteristics, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, apoptosis, metastasis and immuno-surveillance of cancer cells. Application of our knowledge to the rational treatment of cancer will also be discussed. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.351 (02)	Cancer Biology	MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM	Hoyt, Andrew Andrew	Gilman 219	Fall 2024	While the “war on cancer” has produced modest victories with respect to clinical outcomes, our knowledge of the cellular mechanisms of cancer is now vast and represents one of the most significant scientific achievements of the past 40 years. Key aspects of cancer biology will be covered with a combination of textbook and original literature readings. Topics will include cancer cell characteristics, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, apoptosis, metastasis and immuno-surveillance of cancer cells. Application of our knowledge to the rational treatment of cancer will also be discussed. This course is offered in fall terms only.
AS.020.369 (01)	Population Genetics Modeling	TTh 3:00PM - 4:30PM	Bortvin, Andrew Nicholas	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Fall 2024	The size, composition, and genetics of populations fluctuate over time. These fluctuations are the product of dynamics between individuals, the interactions between populations, and the context of a population within a broader ecological landscape. The quantitative tools developed to study population genetics allow biologists to discover the simple fundamental principles that govern these complex systems. This course will introduce the basic theory of population genetics while teaching students the fundamental skills of programming in the R programming language, which will allow them to directly implement and visualize theoretical concepts. Students will model and simulate theoretical populations and analyze population-scale genomic data. This course will examine evolution on a variety of scales, ranging from the competition between cells within a single organism, to population dynamics in conservation biology that span decades, to the evolution of contemporary human populations over hundreds of thousands of years.
AS.020.374 (01)	Comparative Physiology	TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Coppola, Anna	Shaffer 301	Fall 2024	This class examines animal physiology from an evolutionary and comparative viewpoint. The goal is to examine the commonalities, as well as unique differences, in how various animal organisms address the necessary life functions. Topics will include metabolism, neural systems, respiration, muscle systems, water and salt homeostasis, thermal regulation, and reproduction. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.080.305 (01)	Neuroscience: Cellular and Systems I	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	Fetsch, Christopher R; Hendry, Stewart H; Zhao, Haiqing	Mudd 26	Fall 2024	(Formerly Nervous Systems I) Neuroscience: Cellular and Systems I is a fully integrated, two-semester course that surveys the cellular and molecular biology of neurons as well as the structure and function of the nervous system. Students must register for Neuroscience: Cellular and Systems II offered in the second term. Course open to JHU undergraduates only.
AS.250.351 (01)	Reproductive Physiology	T 3:00PM - 4:40PM	Zirkin, Barry R	Olin 305	Fall 2024	Focuses on reproductive physiology and biochemical and molecular regulation of the female and male reproductive tracts. Topics include the hypothalamus and pituitary, peptide and steroid hormone action, epididymis and male accessory sex organs, female reproductive tract, menstrual cycle, ovulation and gamete transport, fertilization and fertility enhancement, sexually transmitted diseases, and male and female contraceptive methods. Introductory lectures on each topic followed by research-oriented lectures and readings from current literature.
AS.360.339 (01)	Planets, Life and the Universe	MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM	DiRuggiero, Jocelyne; Norman, Colin	Krieger 180	Fall 2024	This multidisciplinary course explores the origins of life, planet formation, Earth's evolution, extrasolar planets, habitable zones, life in extreme environments, the search for life in the Universe, space missions, and planetary protection. Recommended Course Background: Three upper level (300+) courses in sciences (Biophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Math, or Computer Science).
AS.020.154 (05)	General Biology Lab II	F 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.154 (01)	General Biology Lab II	M 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.154 (06)	General Biology Lab II	T 9:00AM - 11:50AM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.154 (03)	General Biology Lab II	W 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.162 (01)	Current Events in Biology II	T 12:00PM - 12:50PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	Bloomberg 278	Spring 2025	Students will discuss current events and controversies in biology, ranging from genetic engineering to nanotechnology in medicine. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.126 (01)	Microbial Mysteries: Genomics from Ground to Gut	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	Tan, Frederick	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G98	Spring 2025	Microorganisms surround us, from the microbes in our soil to the bacteria in our digestive systems. This Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience will introduce computational tools to analyze metagenomic datasets and provide students the opportunity to pursue independent projects. This course is open to all students, regardless of major. no prior computational experience necessary.
AS.020.154 (02)	General Biology Lab II	T 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.154 (04)	General Biology Lab II	Th 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 272	Spring 2025	This course reinforces the topics covered in AS.020.152. Laboratory exercises explore subjects ranging from evolution to anatomy and physiology. Students participate in a project using molecular biology techniques to determine whether specific foods are made from genetically engineered plants. This course is offered in spring terms only. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology
AS.020.303 (01)	Genetics	TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Fisher, Emily J; Gordus, Andrew George	Hodson 110	Spring 2025	Presentation of the principles of heredity and variation, and their application to evolution and development; physico-chemical nature of the gene; problems of recombination; gene action.
AS.020.152 (01)	General Biology II	MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari; Roberson, Christov	Mudd 26	Spring 2025	This course builds on the concepts presented and discussed in General Biology I. The primary foci of this course will be on the diversity of life and on the anatomy, physiology, and evolution of plants and animals. There will be a special emphasis on human biology.
AS.020.305 (01)	Biochemistry	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	Roberson, Christov; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	Mudd 100	Spring 2025	The molecules responsible for the life processes of animals, plants, and microbes will be examined. The structures, biosynthesis, degradation, and interconversion of the major cellular constituents including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids will illustrate the similarity of the biomolecules and metabolic processes involved in diverse forms of life. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Only.
AS.020.306 (01)	Cell Biology	MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Kim, Yumi; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	Hodson 110	Spring 2025	How the molecules of living systems are organized into organelles, cells, tissues, and organisms will be explored, as well as how the activities of all of these are orchestrated and regulated to produce “life”—a phenomenon greater than the sum of its parts. Considerable emphasis is placed on experimental approaches to answering these questions. Topics covered include biological membranes, cytoskeletal elements, cell locomotion, membrane and protein traffic, the nucleus, signal transduction, the cell cycle, the extracellular matrix, epithelial structure and function. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Recommended Course Background: (AS.020.151 or AS.020.305) or equivalent knowledge of biomolecules or AS.020.303. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (06)	Cell Biology Lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (09)	Cell Biology Lab	F 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 182	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (10)	Cell Biology Lab	F 1:30PM - 4:20PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (07)	Cell Biology Lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 182	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (07)	Biochemistry Project lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (08)	Cell Biology Lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (08)	Biochemistry Project lab	Th 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (06)	Biochemistry Project lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (05)	Biochemistry Project lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.312 (01)	Introduction to the Human Brain	TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM	Hedgecock, Edward M	Mudd 26	Spring 2025	This course explores the outstanding problem of biology: how knowledge is represented in the brain. Relating insights from cognitive psychology and systems neuroscience with formal theories of learning and memory, topics include (1) anatomical and functional relations of cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, limbic system, thalamus, cerebellum, and spinal cord; (2) cortical anatomy and physiology including laminar/columnar organization, intrinsic cortical circuit, hierarchies of cortical areas; (3) activity-dependent synaptic mechanisms; (4) functional brain imaging; (5) logicist and connectist theories of cognition; and (6) relation of mental representations and natural language.
AS.020.316 (02)	Cell Biology Lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (03)	Biochemistry Project lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (09)	Biochemistry Project lab	F 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (01)	Cell Biology Lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 182	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (04)	Cell Biology Lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 184	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (10)	Biochemistry Project lab	F 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (05)	Cell Biology Lab	W 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 182	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (02)	Biochemistry Project lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (01)	Biochemistry Project lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 172	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.316 (03)	Cell Biology Lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Horner, Robert D	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 182	Spring 2025	The Cell Biology Laboratory will use projects with the nematode C. elegans and mouse 3T3 cells in culture to illustrate experimental systems which are used in cell biology. Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RNA interference, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Western blotting and the culture of nematodes and cells are techniques which will be used. Because we will be using growing organisms, there will be at least one week when students will have to visit the lab the day after their section meets to complete an experiment. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.315 (04)	Biochemistry Project lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Johnson, Eric A	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 174	Spring 2025	This research project laboratory investigates the flow of energy through biological systems using focused examination of key cellular energy-conversion processes. Students will be introduced to the broad field of biochemistry research through computational structural analysis, directed mutation, recombinant protein production, and enzymatic analysis. Participants will be trained in biochemical laboratory techniques and expected to contribute their findings to the scientific community using formal, academic communications.This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.329 (01)	Microbiology	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	DiRuggiero, Jocelyne; Fisher, Emily J	Hodson 203	Spring 2025	This course explores the physiology and genetics of microorganisms within an evolutionary and ecological framework. Concepts in microbiology will be supported by molecular studies of microbial evolution and microbial communities including that of the human microbiome. Recommended Course Background: AS.020.305 This course is offered in spring and some fall terms only.
AS.020.340 (01)	Developmental Genetics Lab	T 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.321 (01)	Human Genome Variation Computational Lab	W 9:00AM - 9:50AM	McCoy, Rajiv C	Gilman 186	Spring 2025	This option combines the main course and computational lab components of HGV. HGV exposes students to the power of genomic studies for understanding human evolutionary history, biological traits, and genetic conditions. HGV incorporates basic population genetics, direct-to-consumer DNA tests, and emerging research on human populations and their ancestors. What does real human genomic data look like? How are these data analyzed in practice? Supplementing the main course, the computational lab component will explore public datasets and bioinformatic tools used to analyze human genomic data to better understand how patterns in these data can be used to test hypotheses about evolution and human phenotypes. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.319 (01)	Human Genome Variation	TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM	Cunningham, Kyle W; McCoy, Rajiv C	Gilman 17	Spring 2025	Human Genome Variate (HGV) exposes students to the power of genomics for understanding human evolutionary history, biological traits, and medical conditions. HGV incorporates basic population genetics, direct-to-consumer DNA tests, and emerging research on human populations and their ancestors. Social and ethical issues related to the use of genetic information are also discussed. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.320 (01)	Cell Division Mechanisms and Regulation	MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM	Hoyt, Andrew Andrew	Mudd 23	Spring 2025	This course will focus upon the molecular mechanisms that underpin the reproduction of eukaryotic cells. General topics will include chromosome duplication, mitotic spindle action, cytokinesis, meiosis, cell cycle control, damage repair and checkpoints, and aberrant regulation characteristic of cancer. Most readings will be from recent research manuscripts and review articles. Classes will consist of a mix of lectures and student oral presentations. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.340 (03)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.337 (01)	Stem Cells & the Biology of Aging & Disease	W 3:00PM - 4:30PM	Zirkin, Barry R	Mudd 100	Spring 2025	This will be a team-taught lecture course that focuses on the properties of stem cells, their possible role in cancer (breast and prostate), stem cell aging, and the potential utilization of stem cells for therapy. Topics will include: mechanisms of stem cell renewal, stem cell potency, the impact of the stem cell niche, stem cells and the hematopoietic system, stem cells and the neural system, stem cells in the male and female gonads, induced pluripotent stem cells and cellular reprogramming, stem cell changes with aging, and ethical and policy issues in stem cell research and use. Most lectures will be research-oriented. Students will be expected to read and critically analyze current literature, with an emphasis on the experimental bases from which our current understandings derive. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.340 (05)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 5:30PM - 9:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (04)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 5:30PM - 9:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.340 (02)	Developmental Genetics Lab	W 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.363 (01)	Developmental Biology	MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM	Norris, Carolyn R; Van Doren, Mark	Mudd 26	Spring 2025	This class will explore the development of animals from a single fertilized egg into a fully formed organism. We will emphasize experimental methods to understand the molecular mechanisms controlling development. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.410 (02)	Teaching and Learning in Biology	W 3:00PM - 3:50PM	Fisher, Emily J; Roberson, Christov; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Spring 2025	This course is by instructor permission only and exclusively for students who are invited and accepted to be learning assistants for other biology courses. The course will focus on discussing education and application of current best teaching practices to biology classes.
AS.020.340 (07)	Developmental Genetics Lab	Th 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 282	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.402 (01)	Master's Seminar: Molecular and Cellular Biology II	F 8:30AM - 11:30AM	Coppola, Anna	Mudd 23	Spring 2025	This is a weekly seminar designed for students enrolled in the BA/MS program. The seminar involves student presentations of research and discussion of topics of current interest in the field. BA/MS students only.
AS.020.340 (06)	Developmental Genetics Lab	Th 1:30PM - 5:20PM	Norris, Carolyn R	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 284	Spring 2025	CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the semester, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function. This course is offered in fall, spring and some summer terms only
AS.020.374 (01)	Comparative Physiology	TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM	Coppola, Anna	Remsen Hall 1	Spring 2025	This class examines animal physiology from an evolutionary and comparative viewpoint. The goal is to examine the commonalities, as well as unique differences, in how various animal organisms address the necessary life functions. Topics will include metabolism, neural systems, respiration, muscle systems, water and salt homeostasis, thermal regulation, and reproduction. This course is offered in fall and spring terms only.
AS.020.410 (03)	Teaching and Learning in Biology	W 3:00PM - 3:50PM	Fisher, Emily J; Roberson, Christov; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Spring 2025	This course is by instructor permission only and exclusively for students who are invited and accepted to be learning assistants for other biology courses. The course will focus on discussing education and application of current best teaching practices to biology classes.
AS.020.347 (01)	AIDS	TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM	Schroer, Trina A	Mudd 100	Spring 2025	AIDS is the world's deadliest infectious disease. This fast-paced survey course provides an in-depth treatment of topics of relevance to AIDS. We cover the biology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the infectious agent that causes AIDS), the effects of HIV on the immune system, the pharmacology of the anti-viral agents that are used to suppress HIV infection, and the ongoing quest for an HIV vaccine. Because HIV drugs cannot cure HIV-infected individuals and no HIV vaccine yet exists, we will also study the long-term consequences of HIV infection including opportunistic infections, comorbid conditions, and the HIV-related cancers Kaposi's Sarcoma and AIDS-Related lymphoma. The changing social implications of chronic HIV infection are discussed throughout the semester. Recommended Course Background: AS.020.304, AS.020.305 and AS.020.306. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.364 (01)	Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Reproduction	M 3:00PM - 4:40PM	Zirkin, Barry R	Mudd 100	Spring 2025	This course will address current research in the cellular and molecular biology of fundamental reproductive processes. The topics covered will vary from year to year, based on current issues in the scientific literature. The focus will be on cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the synthesis and actions of hormones, gametogenesis, fertilization, pathologies of the reproductive tracts, developmental origins of reproductive health and disease, contraception, and infertility. The emphasis will be on defining cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate reproductive processes, identifying the hypotheses tested in scientific papers and the strengths and limitations of experimental methods used to test the hypotheses, and evaluating and integrating data described in scientific papers. Classes will consist of a mix of lectures and student oral presentations. Recommended coursework: Reproductive Physiology. This course is offered in some fall and some spring terms only.
AS.020.385 (01)	Epigenetics	MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM	Kim, John	Mudd 100	Spring 2025	This course emphasizes epigenetic regulatory mechanisms including DNA methylation, histone modifications, histone variants, non-coding RNA regulation, and chromatin remodeling, etc. We will discuss the broad impact of epigenetic regulation in various biological events, ranging from stem cell activity, small RNAs’ and long non-coding RNAs’ function, to transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and human diseases.
AS.020.410 (04)	Teaching and Learning in Biology	W 3:00PM - 3:50PM	Fisher, Emily J; Roberson, Christov; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Spring 2025	This course is by instructor permission only and exclusively for students who are invited and accepted to be learning assistants for other biology courses. The course will focus on discussing education and application of current best teaching practices to biology classes.
AS.020.377 (02)	Comparative Physiology Lab	T 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Coppola, Anna	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G72	Spring 2025	This course examines the physiological principles that guide animal life processes. As a complement to the Comparative Animal Physiology lecture course, this Laboratory examines fundamental physiological principles through hands-on investigations of animal physiology using zebrafish and mussel as model systems and research-grade data acquisition systems. This course is offered in spring terms only.
AS.020.442 (01)	Mentoring in General Biology	M 5:00PM - 5:50PM	Pearlman, Rebecca Shari; Shingles, Richard		Spring 2025	This course provides students who have taken General Biology I & II the opportunity to mentor new students in General Biology I & II. Mentors collaborate with faculty on how to lead effective sessions, create study materials for students, help student teams complete team assignments, and generally help students understand difficult concepts and principles in biology. Mentors must have a firm command of the topics covered in biology and must meet with both faculty and students through the course of the semester. To become a mentor, students must have successfully completed AS.020.151/AS.020.152, must apply using the form on the Biology Department website, and must be accepted by the instructors.
AS.020.410 (01)	Teaching and Learning in Biology	W 3:00PM - 3:50PM	Fisher, Emily J; Roberson, Christov; Tifft Oshinnaiye, Katie Elizabeth	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) 189	Spring 2025	This course is by instructor permission only and exclusively for students who are invited and accepted to be learning assistants for other biology courses. The course will focus on discussing education and application of current best teaching practices to biology classes.
AS.020.377 (01)	Comparative Physiology Lab	M 1:30PM - 4:30PM	Coppola, Anna	UG Teaching Lab (UTL) G72	Spring 2025	This course examines the physiological principles that guide animal life processes. As a complement to the Comparative Animal Physiology lecture course, this Laboratory examines fundamental physiological principles through hands-on investigations of animal physiology using zebrafish and mussel as model systems and research-grade data acquisition systems. This course is offered in spring terms only.

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