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Biological Sciences (BISC)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/
- For department clearance, please visit out website: dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/
In-depth survey of key topics related to advances in our knowledge of the diversity of life and evolution; origin of life; eukaryotes/prokaryotes; ecology.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering (Biochemical Engineering), Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering (Biochemical Engineering), Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Computational Neuroscience, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science and Health, Environmental Studies, Geological Sciences, Global Health, Health Administration, Health and Humanity, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies, Human Biology, Human Development and Aging, Lifespan Health, Neuroscience, Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, Psychology
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one Lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13004R | 050 | Lecture | 10:00-12:05pm | MTuWTh | 10 of 40 | Oliver Rizk,Andrew Gracey | ZHS163 | PDF (257872 KB) |    |
| 13005R | 050 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Pen-Ning Yu | ZHS369 |  |
In-depth survey of key topics related to advances in our knowledge of cellular biology and physiology; cell composition/metabolism; gene action; organism structure and function. Recommended preparation: high school chemistry; BISC 120L or BISC 121L.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13012R | 050 | Lecture | 10:00-12:05pm | MTuWTh | 14 of 40 | Bruce Yazejian | HNB100 | PDF (381242 KB) | |
| 13141R | 050 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Nimna Ranatunga | ZHS365 | |
Biological and biochemical approaches to the prevention and treatment of infectious and chronic tropical diseases. Course is offered off campus and Summer only.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13428D | 131 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 29 | Erin Quinn | OFF CAMPUS | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13490D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13590D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13790D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 110 of 200 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13792D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |