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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION] Use the dropdown above to select the current catalog.
Biology Courses
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Department of Biology
Biology
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BIOL052 HM - Introduction to Biology
Credit(s): 3
Adolph, Bush, Donaldson-Matasci, Hur. Genes, genomes and human health: topics in evolution, molecular genetics, and computational biology. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): (CSCI005 HM or CSCI005GR HM or CSCI042 HM ), and CHEM023A HM
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BIOL054 HM - Biology Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Ahn, McFadden, Stoebel. Investigations in physiology, biochemistry, ecology, molecular biology, and other areas of experimental biology. (Spring)
Corequisite(s): BIOL052 HM
Concurrent Requisite(s): BIOL154 HM -
BIOL081 HM - Current Issues in Biology
Credit(s): 3
Staff. Study of a biological topic of current importance to society. Active participation and discussion are stressed. May not be counted for credit toward the biology major. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Dependent on topic
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BIOL101 HM - Comparative Physiology
Credit(s): 3
Ahn. Topics in the structural basis underlying general physiological mechanisms of plants and animals. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM
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BIOL103 HM - Comparative Physiology Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Ahn. Experimental techniques and concepts in plant and animal physiology, including the general areas of cellular biology, energetics, ionic regulation, and signaling. The final third of the course will involve independent student research projects culminating with oral and written presentations of experimental investigations. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM and BIOL101 HM
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BIOL108 HM - Ecology and Environmental Biology
Credit(s): 3
Adolph, McFadden. Principles of organization of natural communities and ecosystems, including population dynamics, species interactions, and island biogeography. Modern experimental and mathematical approaches to ecological problems. Application of ecological principles to conservation biology, human demography, and harvesting of natural resources. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM and (MATH030B HM or MATH030G HM )
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BIOL109 HM - Evolutionary Biology
Credit(s): 3
Adolph, McFadden. Evolutionary mechanisms, including natural selection, population genetics, speciation, and macroevolutionary processes. Modern methods of phylogenetic reconstruction. History of biological diversity and the fossil record. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM and (MATH030B HM or MATH030G HM )
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BIOL110 HM - Experimental Ecology Laboratory
Credit(s): 3
Donaldson-Matasci. Design and analysis of ecological experiments with an emphasis on hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, and computer-based statistical analysis of data. Most projects are field-based, designed to address aspects of population, community, physiological, and behavioral ecology in animals and plants; work in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Includes several all-day field trips to local coastal, desert, and mountain sites. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM and BIOL154 HM
Corequisite(s): BIOL108 HM
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BIOL111 HM - Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Hur. Basic techniques of molecular biology, including restriction mapping, DNA cloning, protein expression, and fluorescence microscopy. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM and BIOL154 HM
Corequisite(s): BIOL113 HM
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BIOL113 HM - Molecular Genetics
Credit(s): 3
Stoebel. Molecular description of gene function in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including DNA, RNA, and protein structure; DNA replication; transcription and translation; and gene regulation. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM , CHEM023A HM , and CHEM023B HM
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BIOL115 HM - Neurobiology
Credit(s): 3
Staff. Basic principles of neuroscience including neuroanatomy, cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal function, nervous system development, and functional organization of sensory systems. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM
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BIOL119 HM - Advanced Mathematical Biology
Credit(s): 2
Adolph, de Pillis (Mathematics), Jacobsen (Mathematics), Levy (Mathematics). Advanced study of mathematical models of biological processes, including discrete and continuous models. Examples are drawn from a variety of areas of biology, which may include physiology, systems biology, cancer biology, epidemiology, ecology, evolution, and spatiotemporal dynamics. (Fall) (Crosslisted as MATH119 HM )
Prerequisite(s): MCBI118A HM
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BIOL121 HM - Marine Ecology
Credit(s): 3
McFadden. Advanced ecology focusing on marine communities. Dispersal, recruitment, competition, disturbance, plant/animal interactions, and other topics. Readings in the primary literature. Counts as a seminar course for Biology majors.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL108 HM
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BIOL122 HM - Cell and Developmental Biology
Credit(s): 3
Hur. Cellular and molecular mechanisms of animal development, including cell fate determination, morphogenesis, and pattern formation. Emphasis on modern experimental organisms and approaches.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL113 HM
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BIOL126 HM - Biology of Prokaryotes
Credit(s): 3
Staff. Current topics in prokaryotic biology jointly selected by students and instructor. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms of adaptation to diverse environments. Primarily seminar format with readings from the primary literature.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL113 HM
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BIOL128 HM - Prokaryotes Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Staff. Techniques for isolating, identifying, and characterizing bacteria from diverse environments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM and BIOL154 HM
Corequisite(s): BIOL126 HM
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BIOL154 HM - Biostatistics
Credit(s): 2
Stoebel. Statistical techniques for analyzing biological data, including parametric, nonparametric, and randomization methods. Statistical aspects of experimental design with an emphasis on analyzing data collected in BIOL054 HM .
Prerequisite(s): (CSCI005 HM or CSCI005GR HM or CSCI042 HM ), and MATH035 HM
Corequisite(s): BIOL052 HM
Concurrent Requisite(s): BIOL054 HM -
BIOL161 HM - Research Problems
Credit(s): 1-3
Staff. Original experimental investigations in biology undertaken in consultation with a faculty member. May not be counted for credit toward the biology major. 1 credit hour for each 3 hours of laboratory per week. Pass/No Credit grading. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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BIOL162 HM - Research Problems
Credit(s): 1-3
Staff. Original experimental investigations in biology undertaken in consultation with a faculty member. May not be counted for credit toward the biology major. 1 credit hour for each 3 hours of laboratory per week. Pass/No Credit grading. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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BIOL164 HM - Genetics
Credit(s): 3
Stoebel. Current topics in genetics and developmental genetics. Emphasis on experimental techniques and design with model experimental organisms. Readings from the primary literature. Counts as a seminar course for biology majors.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM and BIOL113 HM
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BIOL166 HM - Cell Biology and Genetics Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Staff. Techniques for investigations of protein localization, organelle isolation, genetic mapping, and fluorescence microscopy. Laboratories consist of student projects.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL054 HM , BIOL154 HM , and BIOL113 HM
Corequisite(s): BIOL164 HM
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BIOL171 HM - Analysis of Aquatic Ecosystems.
Credit(s): 4
MBL Staff. The nature and controls of ecosystem processes (production, decomposition, element cycling, and biogeochemistry) in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. Application of basic principles of ecosystems ecology to contemporary environmental problems such as coastal eutrophication, fisheries exploitation, effects of introduced species, acid deposition, and global change. Includes lecture, discussion, laboratory, and field work. Offered only through the Semester in Environmental Science Program at the MBL Ecosystems Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM , BIOL054 HM , CHEM023A HM , CHEM023B HM , CHEM024 HM , and (MATH030B HM or MATH030G HM )
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BIOL173 HM - Analysis of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Credit(s): 4
MBL Staff. Fundamental biogeochemical processes in fields, pastures, tundra, and forested ecosystems. Physiological ecology of land—plants and soil organisms in an ecosystems context. Impacts of environmental change on the landscape at local, regional, and global scales. Includes lecture, discussion, laboratory, and field work. Offered only through the Semester in Environmental Science Program at the MBL Ecosystems Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM , BIOL054 HM , CHEM023A HM , CHEM023B HM , CHEM024 HM , and (MATH030B HM or MATH030G HM )
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BIOL174 HM - Biophysics
Credit(s): 2
Gerbode (Physics). Selected topics in biophysics focusing on active research in the field. Possible topics include: biolocomotion, membrane biophysics, imaging techniques. Seminar format. (Spring) (Crosslisted as PHYS174 HM )
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM and PHYS051 HM
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BIOL182 HM - Chemistry of Living Systems
Credit(s): 3
Haushalter, Vosburg (Chemistry). Relation of molecular structure and energy flow to reactions in living systems. (Spring) (Crosslisted as CHEM182 HM )
Prerequisite(s): CHEM056 HM
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BIOL183 HM - Topics in Physiology
Credit(s): 3
Ahn. Readings from the primary literature in animal physiology. Specific topics may vary. Counts as a seminar course for Biology majors. (Fall, alternate years)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL101 HM
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BIOL184 HM - Methods in Biochemistry
Credit(s): 1
Haushalter, Vosburg (Chemistry). Experiments in biochemistry. (Spring) (Crosslisted as CHEM184 HM )
Corequisite(s): BIOL182 HM or CHEM182 HM
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BIOL185 HM - Special Topics in Biology
Credit(s): 1.5-3
Staff. Topics in a particular area of biology, depending on the instructor. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM ; additional prerequisites may be required dependent on topic
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BIOL186 HM - Special Topics in Biology
Credit(s): 1.5-3
Staff. Topics in a particular area of biology, depending on the instructor. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM ; additional prerequisites may be required dependent on topic
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BIOL187 HM - HIV-Aids: Science, Society, and Service
Credit(s): 3
Haushalter. The molecular biology of HIV infection, the biochemistry of antiviral interventions, and the causes and impact of the global HIV-AIDS pandemic, including the inter-relationships among HIV-AIDS, prejudice, race, and stigma. (Crosslisted as CHEM187 HM and STS187 HM )
Prerequisite(s): BIOL113 HM and (BIOL182 HM or CHEM182 HM )
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BIOL188 HM - Advanced Computational Biology
Credit(s): 3
Bush. Computational algorithms and methods used in the study of genomes. Lectures, discussions, and computer laboratory exercises. (Fall, alternate years)
Prerequisite(s): MCBI118B HM or CSCI070 HM
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BIOL189 HM - Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
Haushalter, Stoebel. Advanced topics at the interface between chemistry and biology. Counts as a seminar course for Biology majors. (Fall) (Crosslisted as CHEM189 HM )
Prerequisite(s): BIOL113 HM , (BIOL182 HM or CHEM182 HM ), and senior standing
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BIOL190B HM - Biomechanics
Credit(s): 3
Ahn, Orwin (Engineering). Mechanical properties of biological tissues, including bone, connective tissue, and muscles. Static analysis of joints. Analysis of how muscle generates motion, leading to dynamics, including kinematics, kinetics, and locomotion, and how these principles scale for different sized animals. Focus on applications and primary literature. (Fall, alternate years) (Crosslisted as ENGR190 HM )
Prerequisite(s): BIOL052 HM and ENGR083 HM
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BIOL191 HM - Biology Colloquium
Credit(s): 0.5
Staff. Oral presentations and discussions of selected topics including recent developments. Participants include biology majors, faculty members, and visiting speakers. Required for junior and senior biology majors. No more than 2.0 credits can be earned for departmental seminars/colloquia. Pass/No Credit grading. (Fall)
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BIOL192 HM - Biology Colloquium
Credit(s): 0.5
Staff. Oral presentations and discussions of selected topics including recent developments. Participants include biology majors, faculty members, and visiting speakers. Required for junior and senior biology majors. No more than 2.0 credits can be earned for departmental seminars/colloquia. Pass/No Credit grading. (Spring)
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BIOL193 HM - Senior Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3
Staff. A year-long experimental investigation in biology under the direction of a faculty advisor. Two oral presentations, a written proposal, and a thesis are required. Required of all senior biology majors. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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BIOL194 HM - Senior Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3
Staff. A year-long experimental investigation in biology under the direction of a faculty advisor. Two oral presentations, a written proposal, and a thesis are required. Required of all senior biology majors. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL193 HM or BIOL195 HM , and permission of instructor
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BIOL195 HM - Intensive Research
Credit(s): 6
Staff. Intensive experimental research in biology undertaken in consultation with a faculty member. Replaces 3 credits of BIOL193 HM -BIOL194 HM and 3 credits of advanced biology courses for credit toward biology major. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL161 HM or BIOL162 HM , and departmental approval of formal application
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BIOL196 HM - Intensive Research
Credit(s): 6
Staff. Intensive experimental research in biology undertaken in consultation with a faculty member. Replaces 3 credits of BIOL193 HM -BIOL194 HM and 3 credits of advanced biology courses for credit toward biology major. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL193 HM or BIOL195 HM , and departmental approval of formal application
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BIOL197 HM - Directed Reading
Credit(s): 1-3
Staff. Directed readings or independent laboratory research in selected topics in biology. With prior permission, up to 2 credits may count toward biology major. (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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BIOL198 HM - Directed Reading
Credit(s): 1-3
Staff. Directed readings or independent laboratory research in selected topics in biology. With prior permission, up to 2 credits may count toward biology major. (Spring)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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