Special Topics

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
Syllabus
Proteomics Tech + Apps syllabus_2026_accessible_1.pdf (362.13 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOL
Course number:
8803
Section:
XX
CRN
94189
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Placeholder
Instructor last name:
Placeholder
Catalog Description
New graduate lecture courses in areas of current interest.
Administrative Data
Course status
Pending

Origin of Complex Life

Last Updated: Mon, 05/04/2026
Syllabus
4550 8803 F26 Syllabus 1.02.pdf (96.64 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4550
Section:
A
CRN
94180
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
William
Instructor last name:
Ratcliff
Catalog Description

This course examines the evolutionary origins of complex life. We will examine the history of life on Earth and evolutionary process through which complexity arises.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Community Ecology

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-94199-Jiang-BIOL-8515-Jia.pdf (95.67 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOL
Course number:
8515
Section:
A
CRN
94199
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Lin
Instructor last name:
Jiang
Catalog Description

An advanced ecology course that covers classic and contemporary concepts, patterns, and processes in the field of community ecology

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Human Physiology

Last Updated: Mon, 05/18/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 3755 Syllabus Su26.pdf (233.25 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
3755
Section:
LS
CRN
57960
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Onur
Instructor last name:
Birol
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

Conservation Biology

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
Syllabus
Syllabus_Cons_Bio_2026_0.pdf (150.02 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOL
Course number:
6432
Section:
A
CRN
94244
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Placeholder
Instructor last name:
Placeholder
Catalog Description
This course explores the broad diversity of disciplines in conservation, with emphasis on biological phenomena. Analyzes contemporary issues affecting biodiversity, extinction risk, and policymaking.
Administrative Data
Course status
Cancelled

Molecular Evolution

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
Syllabus
Fall 2026 mol evol syllabus.pdf (68.46 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4225
Section:
A
CRN
94247
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Abigail
Instructor last name:
Lind
Catalog Description

Evolutionary processes at molecular level, organization of genomes and genetic systems. Students will read and present up-to-date research articles in various topics in molecular evolution.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Genetics

Last Updated: Mon, 05/18/2026
Syllabus
BIOS 2600_SU26_Syllabus_V3.pdf (223.03 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
2600
Section:
ES
CRN
57959
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Hannah
Instructor last name:
Smith
Catalog Description

This is a course that covers Mendelian and molecular genetics, principles of inheritance, gene structure and function, foundations of recombinant DNA technology, and the genetic basis of variation and evolution.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Community Ecology

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
Fall-2026-94179-Jiang-BIOS-4515-Jia.pdf (95.67 KB)
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
BIOS
Course number:
4515
Section:
A
CRN
94179
Department (you may add up to three):
Sch/Biological Sciences
Instructor first name:
Lin
Instructor last name:
Jiang
Catalog Description

An advanced ecology course that covers classic and contemporary concepts, patterns, and processes in the field of community ecology.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active
Subscribe to Sch/Biological Sciences