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Rensselaer Catalog 2021-2022 [Archived Catalog]
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ARTS 6200 - Advanced Drawing
ARTS 6200 focuses on advanced problem solving through a series of challenging observational drawing projects. Emphasis is placed on developing a sophisticated and convincing use of drawing language to approach traditional subject matter. As students gain greater fluency, they also gain a greater critical awareness and understanding of the artistic decision-making process.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: By portfolio review.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4200; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6220 - Painting
A painting course in opaque media such as oil or acrylic with emphasis on color interaction, composition, and pictorial design. Using sources from observation and the history of painting, students are taught to see and convey effects of color on/in 2-D pictorial space and to develop critical skills in looking at paintings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: By portfolio review.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4220; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6230 - Inflatable Sculpture
This class studies, creates, and publicly presents inflatable sculptures. The history of inflatables are examined, with special attention paid to how they have been used in political movements that imagine utopian social futures, and how those applications contrast with commercial uses (such as advertising) that have become commonplace in public spaces today. Throughout, the class will explore, design, and build inflated structures that may include video and sound elements. Graduate students will also be required to write a paper.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: ARTS 4230 Inflatable Sculpture.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6240 - Eco Chic: Living Art
Eco Chic: Living Art is an upper level production and theory class about art, biology, and the study of life covering topics such as environmentalism, land art, food art, sustainable practices with art, body art, bio-art. Part lecture, part hands-on workshop, Eco Chic encourages students to redefine and experimentally express their relationships with the varied aspects of everyday living systems and manipulating life.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4240 and may not be taken for credit twice under different numbers.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6250 - Art, Community, and Technology
This course explores the complex roles and relationships of art, education, and technology by giving students direct experience in the community. Students will develop a plan to work with a media arts center, community organization, or school; final teams will produce real-world arts and education projects that can become significant additions to their professional portfolio. The projects can include a range of practices including but not limited to traditional arts, creative writing, creative IT, community art, and activism. Graduate students who take this course will write a mid-term and final paper, plus offer an independent public presentation of their work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: ARTS 4250
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6260 - Life Drawing and Anatomy for Artists
Life Drawing and Anatomy for Artists is an advanced drawing class that will focus on drawing the human figure. Students will work from live models to refine their drawing skills; clay models from anatomical texts will be made to develop a working knowledge of anatomy for artists. Gesture, proportion, and expression of the human figure will be emphasized; general concepts of design and composition will also be presented.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Portfolio Review
When Offered: spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4260; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6400 - Experimental Game Design
Experimental Game Design is an upper level studio arts course focusing on the creation of innovative, workable game prototypes using a variety of interactive media. Games are considered as a new genre and are analyzed as cultural artifacts. The aesthetics of game design including character development, level design, game play experience, and delivery systems are covered. Flow, game theory, and game play gestalt are considered. Alternate gaming paradigms and emerging forms are encouraged.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CSCI 4520 or COGS 4520 or GSAS 4520 or graduate standing or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring and fall terms annually.
Cross Listed: ARTS 4510.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6420 - Experimental Telepresence
Research, plan, create, and execute portfolio projects involving networked improvisation, composition, and performance via Internet and Internet 2. Study and use telematic technology such as Lola, JackTrip, SKYPE, mobile, and other devices in performances with others in distant locations. Participate in multimedia improvisation ensemble (Tintinnabulate) as a resource for implementing projects.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6560 - Hactivism
This course explores the history, methods, and goals of hackers with special attention paid to their role in social movements. It broadly interprets the term “hacktivism” to include computer hacking, media hacking, and “reality hacking” in the service of social change. Students will gain an understanding of how and why hackers have emerged as a major social force. Graduate students will produce an ethnographic record and analysis of a publicly recognized hacking event or figure.
When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.
Cross Listed: ARTS 4560 Hactivism.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6600 - Ensemble Nonlinear
A technology-based performance ensemble, as well as a practice-based studio course, focused on the composition, design, and programming of new musical works and instruments. Students create and perform electronic music using laptops, microprocessors, digital networks and a range of new interfaces for musical expression. ARTS 4600/6600 combines studio and ensemble. The ensemble only section (ARTS 2600) may be taken multiple times as a 1-credit performance ensemble in partial satisfaction of the Music major or minor ensemble requirements, or once as a 4-credit seminar at either the 4000 or 6000 level.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: ARTS 2600 and ARTS 4600.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6640 - Science Fictions
Science Fictions is an advanced narrative video production and theory course. The class looks at thematic areas of science fiction, utopia and dystopia, paranormal, and speculative fiction. ‘Speculative fiction’ is a genre that looks at the real world and extends what we know about it, building on the ‘real.’ The class has two threads: to study narrative structure and create a series of sci-fi videos; to discuss and analyze mainstream and avant-garde science fictions film and themes from the early 1900s to the present.
When Offered: Spring term annually
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4640; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ARTS 6860 - Advanced Digital Imaging
This upper level studio and seminar explores individual visual arts projects contributing to thesis or dissertation development. Topics in creative personal expression in imaging, installation, digital/traditional mixed media and emerging genres will be studied drawing from issues raised in class projects. Advanced studies may include high resolution digital photography, montage, archival printing, gesture drawing, painting, assemblage, processing, stencil art, projection, and evolving genres which lead to an independent final project and web portfolio.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with ARTS 4860; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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Credit Hours: 4 |
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ARTS 6900 - Arts Graduate Colloquium
This course provides a forum for interdisciplinary graduate discourse and community at Rensselaer. Students will curate a series of presentations by guest speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Related readings and writing assignments will be based on colloquium presentations. Arts Ph.D. students are required to take the colloquium each semester until the semester they take their qualifying examination and enroll for dissertation credits.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate standing in any graduate degree program, not just Arts.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ARTS 6940 - Studies in Electronic Arts
Individual and collaborative projects and assignments adapted to the needs of individual students at the graduate level.
When Offered: Variable.
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
Credit Hours: 1 to 6 |
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ARTS 6960 - Topics in Electronic Arts
Experimental courses offered for one to two semesters.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ARTS 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Must have passed two Qualifying Reviews.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
Credit Hours: 1 to 9 |
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ARTS 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester, until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Must have passed Qualifying Exam or must be in a semester when taking Qualifying Exam.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 12
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 |
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ASTR 1520 - Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos
This course serves as an introduction to astronomy, focusing on understanding the physical nature of stars and galaxies, the vastness of the cosmos, and how astronomers have built up a comprehensive picture of the Universe in which we live through meticulous study.
When Offered: Spring and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 1960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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ASTR 2050 - Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy for students with a background of college mathematics and physics. Topics include: astrophysical concepts, solar system basics, stellar astronomy and the interstellar medium, the Milky Way system, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 2120 - Earth and Sky
An introduction to astronomy from an observational perspective. Students will learn the basics of observing the night-time sky, both with the unaided eye and through telescopic observation. Observations of Earth from orbiting satellites will also be discussed. The course is suitable for nonphysics and nonscience majors as well as those committed to specialization in astronomy. Includes evening laboratory sessions.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 2940 - Special Projects in Astronomy
Study and research in various fields of astronomy to demonstrate interest in and ability for independent work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 4120 - Observational Astronomy
An introduction to astronomical observing techniques and instrumentation. Optical telescope design. Observatory site selection. Telescopes above the atmosphere. Imaging techniques: photography, charge-coupled devices. Optical photometry, spectroscopy, and polarimetry, and their applications. Infrared techniques and applications. Radio astronomy. Includes evening laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ASTR 2050 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 4220 - Astrophysics
A survey course in modern astrophysics with an emphasis on stellar astrophysics and interstellar matter; topics include star formation, the structure and observable properties of normal and degenerate stars; and the composition, dynamics, and stability of the interstellar medium.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: PHYS 2220 and PHYS 4420 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 4240 - Gravitation and Cosmology
Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein’s field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with PHYS 4240.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 4330 and MATH 4600.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with PHYS 4240. Students cannot receive credit for both ASTR 4240 and PHYS 4240.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 4510 - Origin of Life: A Cosmic Perspective
To understand the origin of life is a fundamental goal of science. Discussions include evidence for important prebiotic molecules in the clouds from which new planetary systems are born, and compare cosmic and terrestrial sources of such molecules on the primitive Earth. The course is multidisciplinary, covering topics in physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ASTR 2050 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 4900 - Astrophysics Undergraduate Seminar
Discussion of topics in the current astrophysical literature. Each student is required to give one oral presentation based on a paper or group of papers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: junior standing or higher or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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ASTR 4940 - Special Projects in Astronomy
Study and research in various fields of astronomy to demonstrate interest in and ability for independent work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 4960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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ASTR 6250 - Interstellar Medium
Thermal structure and dynamics of the interstellar medium. Topics include diffuse nebulae, composition of interstellar dust and relation to extinction and polarization, molecules and interstellar chemistry, physics of star-forming regions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ASTR 4220.
When Offered: Consult department about when offered.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 6940 - Readings in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 6960 - Special Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Supervised reading and study in various fields of astrophysics.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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ASTR 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
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BCBP 2900 - Research in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Hands-on research in a faculty member’s research laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3 to 12 contact hours
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BCBP 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Credit to be given for an out-of-classroom experience related to biochemistry and/or biophysics (BCBP) having intellectual content relevant to the student’s educational or career goals, subject to approval of a written proposal and a final written report. The adviser (for BCBP majors) or, with permission, any BCBP faculty member may serve as evaluator. For each out-of-classroom experience a student may register only once.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BCBP 2940 - Readings in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Independent study of selected readings in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BCBP 4310 - Genetic Engineering
In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites or corequisites: BCBP 4760 and BIOL 4620 , or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4470 - Muscle & Cardiac Biology
This is an in-depth study of current papers within the broad field of Muscle & Cardiac Biology. Students will read and critique primary papers, present current research articles, and lead critical discussions of topics listed in the class schedule.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4270 or permission of the instructor
Cross Listed: BIOL 4470, BIOL 6470, and BCBP 6470. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BCBP 4550 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , BIOL 4760 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4550/6420, BCBP 6420.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4600 - Data Analytics
The world at-large is confronted with increasingly larger and complex sets of structured/unstructured information; from cyber and human sources. Traditional enterprises are moving toward analytics-driven approaches for core business functions. Data and information analytics extends analysis (descriptive models of data) by using data mining and machine learning methods, with optimization and validation, to recommend action or guide and communicate decision-making. Thus, analytics is an entire methodology rather than individual analyses or analysis steps.
When Offered: Fall term annually
Cross Listed: ITWS 4600 / CSCI 4600 / ITWS6600. Students can only obtain credit for one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BCBP 4660 - The Biology of Systems
This course is designed to be a first course in the study of “systems biology”, to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system’s components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP/BIOL 4660 and BCBP/BIOL 6650.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4620 (or equivalent) and BCBP 4760 (or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4660, BIOL 6660.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4710 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Major principles of biochemistry are illustrated as students purify and analyze specific proteins. Experience is obtained with various techniques including protein extraction from bacteria and tissues, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, spectrophotometric analysis, and electrophoresis. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 4710.) This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite:BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2125 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BCBP 4760 - Molecular Biochemistry I
Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or CHEM 4760.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2250 and BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4760 and CHEM 4760.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4770 - Molecular Biochemistry II
The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or CHEM 4770.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4770 and CHEM 4770.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and BCBP 6780 or CHEM 4780.)
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4800 - Methods in Biophysics
Biophysics addresses the physical principles of biological function, which requires the application of physical methods. The focus of this course is on methods used to study the interactions and dynamics of biomolecules in vitro, primarily proteins and nucleic acids. Both the theoretical and methodological aspects of molecular biophysical methods will be covered. This course is designed as an interdisciplinary introduction to the field and is open to students in biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: With BCBP 6800. Students cannot receive credit for both BCBP 4800 and BCBP 6800.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4870 - Protein Structure Determination
X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare a poster presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6870.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BCBP 4760 , MATH 1020 , and PHYS 1200 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 4940 - Readings in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Selected readings in the biochemistry and biophysics literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a BCBP elective with approval of the BCBP Curriculum Committee.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Credit Hours: 1-4 |
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BCBP 4970 - Non-Thesis Research
Independent study program for the purpose of developing research skills under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated once, and it can count as a biology elective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3-12
Credit Hours: 1-4 |
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BCBP 4990 - Senior Research Thesis
Independent laboratory research, on or off campus, supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written thesis; or literature research culminating in the writing of a review article. The thesis research must also be presented in the form of a poster presentation or a talk. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6170 - Advanced Topics in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Advanced graduate course covering fundamental aspects of NMR common for application in a broad range of fields. Classical and quantum-mechanical descriptions are utilized to explore information content of NMR pulse sequences. The latter approach includes density matrix theory and proceeds with the product-operator formalism. Practical aspects and data analysis are also described. Subsequent focus is on liquid-state NMR of biological macromolecules, including resonance assignment and determination of molecular structure and dynamics. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 6170.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4410 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6310 - Genetic Engineering
In this course, students will explore the molecular methods and applications of recombinant DNA technology and the issues regarding their use through case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. The course has three major components: 1) techniques used in the generation of recombinant molecules, 2) application of recombinant technology to diagnostics and therapeutics and 3) genetically modified organisms.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Undergraduate course in molecular biology and biochemistry or permission of instructor. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 4310.)
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6420 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , BIOL 4760 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4550/6420, BCBP 4550.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6470 - Muscle & Cardiac Biology
This is an in-depth study of current papers within the broad field of Muscle & Cardiac Biology. Students will read and critique primary papers, present current research articles, and lead critical discussions of topics listed in the class schedule.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4270 or permission of the instructor
Cross Listed: BIOL 4470, BIOL 6470, and BCBP 4470. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BCBP 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Undergraduate registration only with permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6700 and BIOL 6550. Students may not receive credit for both BCBP 6550, BIOL 6550, or BMED 6700.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BCBP 6650 - The Biology of Systems
This course is designed to be a first course in the study of “systems biology”, to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system’s components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large-scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. A student cannot get credit for both BCBP/BIOL 4660 and BCBP/BIOL 6650.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4620 and BCBP 4760 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4660, BCBP 4660, BIOL 6660.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and BCBP 4780, CHEM 4780, or CHEM 6780.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6800 - Methods in Biophysics
Biophysics addresses the physical principles of biological function, which requires the application of physical methods. The focus of this course is on methods used to study the interactions and dynamics of biomolecules in vitro, primarily proteins and nucleic acids. It will cover both the theoretical and methodological aspects of molecular biophysical methods. This course is designed as an interdisciplinary introduction to the field and is open to students in biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BCBP 4800. Students cannot receive credit for both BCBP 4800 and BCBP 6800.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6870 - Protein Structure Determination
X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to determine 3-D structures of biological macromolecules at atomic resolution. The course will cover crystallographic and NMR methods, their theory and practice, along with thermodynamics of structure formation and molecular dynamics. Students will prepare an oral presentation on a protein of their choice. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 4870.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BCBP 4760 , MATH 1020 , and PHYS 1200 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BCBP 6910 - Research Rotation
The student will perform hands on research in the lab of a BCBP faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to first year BCBP graduate students.
When Offered: Spring and fall terms annually.
Credit Hours: 2-4
Credit Hours: 2-4 |
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BCBP 6940 - Readings in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Independent study of selected readings in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BCBP 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
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BCBP 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
Credit Hours: 1 to 9 |
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BCBP 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
Credit Hours: Variable |
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BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology
Introduction to biological systems. Discussion of problems associated with biological organization, scaling, and hierarchy. Major topics covered include evolution, genetics and medicine, and ecology. The course considers the biological components of various environmental, social, and individual problems. Course is taught using both traditional and research-based pedagogical methods.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1015 Introduction to Biology Laboratory is a corequisite.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BIOL 1015 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory
The goal of this laboratory course is to learn about biology through hands-on, project-based lab activities that engage students in actual biology experiments and procedures - learning biology by actually doing biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology.
When Offered: Fall, spring and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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BIOL 2120 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Structural and functional relationships of cells are discussed with regard to similarities among all living organisms. Introduction to cellular biochemistry, metabolism and energy flow, cellular and Mendelian genetics, and the chemical basis of heredity.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: BIOL 2125
When Offered: Spring and fall terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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BIOL 2160 - Introduction to Geobiology
This course focuses on the co-evolution of life with Earth’s systems and targets students in Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Topics include the emergence and early evolution of life on Earth, the environmental limits of life, microbial and metabolic evolution; the role of life in moderating global elemental cycles; earliest records of life; evolution of photosynthesis and the Great Oxidation Event; fossilization and evolution of complex life; mass radiations, mass extinctions, and global change.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: ERTH 1100 recommended, not required.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: ERTH 2160.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 2500 - Genetics and Evolution
Mechanisms of inheritance in eukaryotes and prokaryotes; genetic mapping, gene expression, cloning and sequencing; quantitative and population genetics, and synthetic theory of evolution.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 .
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 2900 - Research in Biology
Independent study program for the purpose of developing research skills under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated, and it cannot count as a biology elective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3 to 12 contact hours
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BIOL 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Biology
Credit to be given for an out-of-classroom experience related to biology having intellectual content relevant to the student’s educational or career goals, subject to approval of a written proposal and a final report. The adviser (for biology majors) or, with permission, any Biology faculty member may serve as evaluator. For each out-of-classroom experience, a student may register only once for 1 to 4 credit hours. This course cannot be used as a biology elective.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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BIOL 4100 - From Neuron to Behavior
A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling); understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity); complex brainfunctions and neurological disease. Taught together with BIOL 6100.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1010 , BIOL 2120 , or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6100. Although there is extra work associated with the 6100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4110 - Investigative Medicine I
Students will be exposed to real time investigative biomedical research projects that are currently in development, taught the principles of research project development and exposed to clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Intended only for 3rd Year RPI students who are in the combined B.S./M.D. Physician Scientist Program with Albany Medical College.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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BIOL 4120 - Investigative Medicine II
Students will be exposed to several clinical experiences at a level typically found in college graduates/post graduates who are entering medical school.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4110 , Investigative Medicine I. Intended only for 3rd Year RPI students who are in the combined B.S./M.D. Physician Scientist Program with Albany Medical College.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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BIOL 4150 - Cellular Neuroscience
Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4100 and BIOL 4260 or equivalents, or by permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6150. Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 4150 and 6150.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4200 - Biostatistics
An introduction to the concepts and techniques of modern statistics. Computer-based, in-class sessions will emphasize hands-on application of statistical techniques using data and examples drawn from the biological and medical sciences. Pre-class, online exercises will prepare students for in-depth classroom explorations. Topics covered will include sampling, regression, analysis of variance, and factor analysis, MANOVA, maximum likelihood methods, discriminant analysis, time series analysis, and forecasting. The final project requires analysis of a major research-related data set and write-up of results in the format of a scientific paper.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1010 , MATH 1010 , or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4220 - Machine Learning for Environmental Biology
This course is designed to create an applied learning environment to introduce students to large scale datasets in the environmental field and learn advanced techniques for analyzing them. Students will learn multivariate data exploration techniques, evaluate the quality of large datasets, and analyze the data using machine learning techniques. Specifically students will propose, develop, and finalize projects where they will apply machine learning approaches to datasets to understand complex environmental biology processes. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature relevant to their projects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4200 or by permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6220. A student cannot get credit for more than one of the cross-listed courses.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4250 - Developmental Biology
Model systems provide the experimental basis for understanding the conserved principles of developmental biology. This class will cover fundamental topics including axis specification, pattern formation, cell fate and determination, cell differentiation, senescence, and apoptosis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating gene function and cell behavior with development. Model systems include vertebrates (e.g. frog and chick) and genetically tractable invertebrates (e.g. fruit flies and roundworms).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2500 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4260 - Advanced Cell Biology
This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 and one of the following: BIOL 4620 or BIOL 4760 .
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6260. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 6260.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4270 - Human Physiology
Fundamental physiological processes and their mechanism of action in human and higher mammalian organisms. Emphasis on the control and interaction of physiological systems. Introduction to the muscle, nervous, circulatory, renal, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and hormonal systems. Limited to biology, biochemistry and biophysics, bioinformatics and molecular biology majors, and biology accelerated medical students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2120 or BIOL 4620 , CHEM 2250 , PHYS 1100 . Not recommended for freshmen and sophomores.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4310 - Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of “microscopic organisms,” including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1) Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2) Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification, and genetics. This course will provide biology students the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, and microbial ecology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 2120 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6310. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 6310.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4320 - Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Laboratory will provide hands-on experience for broad training in bacteriology and mycology with emphasis on: microscopy, bacterial growth, and biochemical assays. An investigative component will involve characterization of an unknown bacterium using the analytical tools learned. In addition to laboratory experience and good technique, the course will emphasize written communication with reports in the format of scientific papers. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2500 .
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BIOL 4350 - Virology
This course will provide an exploration of the essential aspects of virology. Introductory examination of viral structure, entry, and replication for each of the major classes of viruses serve as a foundation. Case studies will examine virus host interactions and strategies for prevention and intervention of viral infection. Additional topics include: emerging viruses, viral detection, viral extinction, beneficial use of viruses, modified viruses as research tools.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6350. A student cannot get credit for both BIOL 4350 and BIOL 6350.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4470 - Muscle & Cardiac Biology
This is an in-depth study of current papers within the broad field of Muscle & Cardiac Biology. Students will read and critique primary papers, present current research articles, and lead critical discussions of topics listed in the class schedule.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4270 or permission of the instructor
Cross Listed: BCBP 4470, BIOL 6470, & BCBP 6470. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of these courses.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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BIOL 4540 - Sequence Analysis
This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required. Meets jointly with BIOL 6410.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , CSCI 1200 , or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6410. Both cannot be taken for credit.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4550 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 , BIOL 4620 , BIOL 4760 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550/6420. Only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4620 - Molecular Biology
Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2500 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4660 - The Biology of Systems
This course is designed to be a first course in the study of “systems biology”, to introduce students to the field, the experimental and computational methods that are used within it, and the type of insights that the field can provide to biology. To fully appreciate the complexity of living systems, researchers gather systematic, quantitative measurements of a system’s components using cutting-edge omics techniques. In addition, researchers also leverage computing power to describe, model, and predict dynamic behaviors that could otherwise not be perceived in such large scale omics data. Along with these topics, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4760 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6660, BCBP 4660, BCBP 6660. A student cannot get credit for both BIOL/BCBP 4660 and BIOL/BCBP 6650.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4710 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Major principles of biochemistry are illustrated, as students purify and analyze specific proteins. Experience is obtained with various techniques including protein extraction from bacteria and tissues, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, spectrophotometric analysis, and electrophoresis. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2125
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BCBP 4710. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 4710.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BIOL 4720 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2125 , and BIOL 4620 .
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BIOL 4740 - Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory
Students will learn a variety of modern cell biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging. Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells. In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2125 , and BIOL 2500 .
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 6 |
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BIOL 4760 - Molecular Biochemistry I
Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2250 and BIOL 1010 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as BCBP 4760 and CHEM 4760. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4760 or CHEM 4760.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4770 - Molecular Biochemistry II
The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 or CHEM 4770.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4760 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4850 - Principles of Ecology
A study of the fundamental principles of the ecology of plants and animals. Interrelationships between organisms and their environments are discussed as well as material and energy balances in the ecosystem. Emphasis on the biology of populations (producers, consumers, and decomposers).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 .
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4860 - Evolution
Phylogeny and the patterns of evolution in the fossil record, geography of evolution, biodiversity, origin of genetic variation, genetic drift, natural selection and adaptation, genetic theory of natural selection, evolution of phenotypic traits, conflict and cooperation, speciation, fitness, coevolution, genomic evolution, evolution and development, macroevolution, evolutionary science and society. Lectures, student presentations, and peer learning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2500 .
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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BIOL 4870 - Lake George Limnology and Underwater Ecology (BLUE)
The goal of this interdisciplinary course is to teach students about limnology and freshwater ecology using Lake George as a model system. Chemical, physical, and biological characteristics that are critical for understanding the functioning of an aquatic ecosystem will be examined, as will the utilization of traditional and modern instrumentation and sampling and the analysis of big environmental data sets.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4850 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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