生物学课程 Open to Off-campus 学生

Harvey Mudd College biology courses open to non-Harvey Mudd students for fall 2015:

CS5 Green: A 生物学-Themed Introduction to 计算机科学

Learn programming skills and fundamental concepts from computer science in the context of biological problems. 除了基本的计算, we also learn important algorithms from computational biology including gene finding, RNA folding and phylogenetic reconstruction. These tools allow us to address questions about bacterial pathogenicity, and the relationship between mammalian and avian sex chromosomes among other things.

生物81A:科学vs. Pseudoscience (Current Issues in 生物学)

You will learn about the science (or lack thereof), 历史, 政治, 心理学, philosophy and logical fallacies of pseudoscience. Topics will include (but are not limited to): science denialism, 蛇油, 转基因生物, 疫苗和疫苗, 顺势疗法, 替代医学, 针灸, 脊椎按摩疗法, 科学政策, 化学恐惧症和智能设计.
MW 11a.m.–12:15 p.m.
先决条件:没有

生物113:分子遗传学

Molecular descriptions of gene function in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, 包括:DNA, RNA和蛋白质结构, DNA复制, 转录和翻译, 基因调控.
Prerequisites: Intro 生物学 and Intro 化学

MCBI117: Game Theory and the Evolution of Cooperation

How do animals resolve fights over territory, food or mates without killing each other? Why do some animals warn each other about predators? Why do people like to punish people that don’t play by the rules? 在这个课堂上, we’ll explore the answers to these questions and more using game theory, a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions between individuals. This will be an interdisciplinary course focusing both on mathematical problem-solving and biological applications, and is open to anyone with sufficient background in probability.
Prerequisites: MATH 35 (Probability and Statistics), AP Statistics or permission of the instructor

Bio185A: Special Topics in Developmental 生物学

We will have in-depth discussions about selected topics in developmental biology. Potential research areas include: the role of non-coding RNA in development, stem cell regulation and tissue regeneration.
Format: Primary literature reading and discussion
帖后1:15-2:45.m.
前提条件:分子生物学

Bio185B: Special Topics: 生物学 of Genetically Modified Organisms

有没有想过转基因生物是怎么制造出来的? This class will cover a range of molecular biology techniques that are being used to modify our genetic environment, from transgenic plants and synthetic biology to gene therapy. We will also look at case studies of each technique for their broader implications.
Format: A mix of lectures, student presentations, and discussions
诗篇2:45-4.m.
Prerequisites: Introductory biology

Bio187: HIV-AIDS: Science, Society, and Service

MW 11a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Prerequisite: Bio113 – Molecular genetics or equivalent
Registration instructions: By permission of instructor only; contact Prof. 卡尔Haushalter for more details, 909.607.3928或karl_haushalter@aprender-a-bailar.com.

Bio189: Topics in 分子生物学 and Biochemistry

This is a seminar course where we will learn about recent advances in the study of regulatory RNAs. This course is focused on discussion of research papers. 学生 write a research paper in the style of a review article. This course is fabulous preparation for graduate studies in molecular biology and biochemistry.
Prerequisites: 分子生物学, Biochemistry, and Senior Standing.