Biology 5316 - Advanced Biological Concepts

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Biology 5316 - Advanced Biological Concepts
Syllabus, Fall 2004

Dr. Jon A. Baskin

Office: Nierman 106 -- Telephone: 361 593-3580 -- e-mail: kfjab02
 Baskin's home page:  http:/users.tamuk.edu/kfjab02/

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  Office Hours: 11-12  MWF; 9:30-12 TTh; or by appointment. University duties, such as committee meetings, may prevent me from being in my office.  If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to me before or after class or phone me at the office for an appointment.

BIOLOGY 5316   Advanced Biological Concepts 3(3-0)

Course Description: A study of traditional biological phenomena using modern research techniques. Cell, organismal, and population biology will be analyzed with an emphasis on molecular and evolutionary concepts. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Biology

Objectives: This course offers a broad overview of key concepts of modern biology that all graduate students should know, with an emphasis on critical thinking and the evaluation of current biological research. Subjects covered will provide a survey of additional specialized biological concepts such as evolution and population genetics, cell signaling, and the scientific process.

Required Text: 

Krane D. E. and Raymer M. L. (2003) Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics. Benjamin Cummings.

• Introduction to Bioinformatics at Wright State (Raymer)
• Bioinformatics and Genomics Forum
• Book Website
• Bioi

Supplemental lecture material

An introductory textbook for biology majors will be useful. Two of the better texts are

• Campbell,N.A. & J.B. Reece. 2002. BIOLOGY, 6th ed. Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.
• Solomon, Berg, and Martin. 2002 BIOLOGY 6th edition

Grading: Your grade will be determined in the following manner: 

• Four in term examinations - 100 points each--400 points total.
• Answers to end chapter questions -- 50 points
• One hour PowerPoint presentation -- 100 points.

Please keep all of your tests and assignments, in case there is a question concerning your grade in the course. Grades will be awarded according to the regulations on page 60 of the 2002-2004 catalog. The last day to drop the course with an automatic grade of Q is March 31. After March 31, you must talk to me before dropping the course. The last day to drop the course with a Q if you have a passing grade is April 28. It is up to you to take care of all the necessary paperwork. If you do not have access to the web for students and want to learn from me your grade in the course leave me a stamped self-addressed envelope during finals week.

Lecture Exams: The five examinations will cover notes given in class and pertinent information from the textbook. Some notes will come from sources other than the text. The examinations will consist mainly of short answer questions, definitions, characterizations, and explanations of text figures. 

• What is an "A" from Professor Steven Dutch, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
  
• MAKE UP POLICY There will be NO make-ups for missed lecture exams.   

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