Special Problems

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-82797-Kostka-BIOL-8901-KOS.pdf (44.51 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOL
Course number:
8901
Section:
KOS
CRN
82797
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Joel
Instructor last name:
Kostka
Catalog Description

Research problems in biology under the supervision of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Bio-Inspired Design

Last Updated: Tue, 08/18/2026
Syllabus
_BIDclass syllabus 11Aug25_1.pdf (190.03 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4740
Section:
A
CRN
86748
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Jeanette
Instructor last name:
Yen
Catalog Description
We examine evolutionary adaptation as a source for engineering design inspiration, utilizing principles of scaling, adaptability, and robust multifunctionality that characterize biological systems.
Administrative Data
Course status
Cancelled

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 07/29/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-89687-Najafi-BIOS-4699-NAJ.pdf (58.53 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4699
Section:
NAJ
CRN
89687
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Farzaneh
Instructor last name:
Najafi
Catalog Description
Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.
Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Tue, 07/28/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4699 FA26 OBS Syllabus.pdf (141.18 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4699
Section:
OBS
CRN
87935
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Christine
Instructor last name:
Spencer
Catalog Description
Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.
Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/02/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4698 Undergraduate Research Assistant, syllabus 2026Fa.pdf (198.8 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4698
Section:
HAM
CRN
86902
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Brian
Instructor last name:
Hammer
Catalog Description

Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member for juniors and seniors.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Independnt Research Proj

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 4690 FA26 Syllabus.pdf (170.38 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4690
Section:
A
CRN
86949
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Christine
Instructor last name:
Spencer
Catalog Description

Independent research with proposal and manuscript writing, conducted with the guidance of a faculty member.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Research Project Lab

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
BIOL 4590 Fall 2026 syllabus_0.pdf (76.95 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4590
Section:
AL
CRN
86955
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Vinayak
Instructor last name:
Agarwal
Catalog Description

Experience in designing, implementing, and communicating a biology research project, and practical training in modern approaches for biological research.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Comm Biologicl Research

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-86946-JIang-BIOS-4460-Jia.pdf (85.07 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4460
Section:
A
CRN
86946
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Lin
Instructor last name:
Jiang
Catalog Description

Students learn to convey the importance of research findings in the biological sciences and to critically evaluate research results through discussions and scientific presentations.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Human Physiology

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 3755 Course Syllabus_Fall 2026_ver 2.pdf (154.05 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
3755
Section:
RBS
CRN
92612
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
David
Instructor last name:
Garton
Catalog Description

Students will explore the function and adaptation of the human body emphasizing neuromuscular, cardio-respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and urinary systems to maintain homeostasis and human health.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active
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