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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/
Cellular and molecular biology with examples related to human biology or diseases. Fundamental life processes examined at thegenetic, cellular and molecular levels. Not available for major credit.
- 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 |
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13102R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Wed, Fri | 33 of 60 | Raffaella Ghittoni | LVL17 | PDF (183111 KB) | |
13103R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 20 | Mohammadaref Vali | ZHS258 | ||
13105R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 20 | Mohammadaref Vali | ZHS258 | ||
13117R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 20 | Mohammadaref Vali |
An examination of the physical and biological laws that influence agriculture, pollution, population dynamics (including humans), climate, biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. Not available for major credit.
- 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 |
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13000R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 202 of 216 | Dale Kiefer,James Moffett | SAL101 | PDF (331429 KB) | |
13101R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 24 | Jae Yong Cha | ZHS257 | ||
13104R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Ariel Simons | ZHS257 | ||
13106R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 24 | Jae Yong Cha | ZHS257 | ||
13107R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 24 | Grace Chong | ZHS257 | ||
13108R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 24 of 24 | Grace Chong | ZHS257 | ||
13109R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 24 | Grace Chong | ZHS257 | ||
13111R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Ariel Simons | ZHS257 | ||
13112R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 24 | Ariel Simons | ZHS257 | ||
13113R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Jae Yong Cha | ZHS257 |
Study of common skills in biology, including basics of evolution, systematics, ecology, genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology, physiology, and anatomy.
- 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 |
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13009R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 54 of 54 | Andrew Gracey,Karla Heidelberg | VPD105 | PDF (391363 KB) | |
13011D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Jianghan Qu | ZHS460 | ||
13010D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Jianghan Qu | ZHS460 | ||
13013D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Liang Chen | ZHS460 |
Structure and function of the human body, including the role of organ systems, tissues, and cells in normal function. Malfunctions resulting from disease, substance abuse and lifestyle. Not available for major credit.
- 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 |
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13001R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 118 of 120 | Bruce Yazejian | THH102 | PDF (169963 KB) | |
13120R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Saket Choudhary | ZHS372 | ||
13121R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Saket Choudhary | ZHS372 | ||
13122R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Saket Choudhary | ZHS372 | ||
13126R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Hui Yang | ZHS372 | ||
13127R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Hui Yang | ZHS372 | ||
13128R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Hui Yang | ZHS372 |
Laboratory component for BISC 120 for entering freshmen or transfer students with advanced placement or equivalent lecture credit from another institution.
- Note: To request d-clearance for this course, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13002D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
Laboratory component for BISC 220 for entering freshmen or transfer students with advanced placement or equivalent lecture credit from another institution.
- Note: To request d-clearance for this course, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13027D | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
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 one lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. For all other majors, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/ for permission to register.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13003R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 180 of 195 | Oliver Rizk | THH101 | PDF (137335 KB) | |
13004R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 177 of 195 | Suzanne Edmands,David Hutchins | THH101 | PDF (144032 KB) | |
13005R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 196 of 198 | Suzanne Edmands,David Hutchins | THH101 | PDF (144032 KB) | |
13006R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 60 | Oliver Rizk | THH114 | PDF (137164 KB) | |
13140R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 18 of 20 | Brett Zirkle | ZHS361 | ||
13141R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13142R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 16 of 20 | Pok Lam Tse | ZHS365 | ||
13144R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13145R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Alicia Quihuis | ZHS365 | ||
13146R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Nathan Churches | ZHS361 | ||
13147R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 20 | Jonathan Lee | ZHS363 | ||
13148R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13149R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ||
13150R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 20 | Tevfik Kitapci | ZHS363 | ||
13151R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Christopher Conow | ZHS365 | ||
13152R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ||
13153R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13154R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13155R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Christopher Conow | ZHS361 | ||
13156R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13157R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13158R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 19 | Nathan Churches | ZHS361 | ||
13159R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Jonathan Lee | ZHS363 | ||
13160R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13162R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13163R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13164R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Brett Zirkle | ZHS361 | ||
13165R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ||
13166R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13167R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ||
13169R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13170R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 20 | Pok Lam Tse | ZHS361 | ||
13171R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ||
13173R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 20 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ||
13174R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 19 | Tevfik Kitapci | ZHS363 | ||
13184R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Alicia Quihuis | ZHS361 |
Equivalent to 120Lg, but taught at a higher level for exceptionally well-prepared students. Admission to the course by departmental approval only.
- Corequisite: CHEM 115a
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13012D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 61 of 62 | David Caron,Jed Fuhrman | ZHS352 | PDF (208909 KB) | |
13190R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Elaina Graham | ZHS369 | ||
13191R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Elaina Graham | ZHS369 | ||
13192R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Sammi Ali | ZHS369 | ||
13193R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Zhi Zhu | ZHS369 | ||
13194R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Sammi Ali | ZHS369 | ||
13195R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Zhi Zhu | ZHS369 |
The human organism; the nature of inherited and acquired diseases;the biological and societal basis for the AIDS epidemic; therapy,drug design and the future. Not available for major credit.
- 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 |
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13007R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 106 of 108 | Christa Bancroft,Oliver Rizk | ZHS159 | PDF (134041 KB) | |
13212D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Yihang Liu | ZHS458 | ||
13214D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 18 of 18 | Babak Hassanzadeh | ZHS458 | ||
13215D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 17 of 18 | Babak Hassanzadeh | ZHS458 | ||
13216D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Yihang Liu | ZHS458 | ||
13220D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 17 of 18 | Babak Hassanzadeh | ZHS458 | ||
13221D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Yihang Liu | ZHS458 |
A series of lectures and discussions at which faculty of the department introduce their research activities to students entering biology and related majors. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13008R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 40 | Cornelius W Sullivan | GFS207 | PDF (210354 KB) |
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.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. For all other majors, please visist dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/ for permission to register.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13022R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 85 of 93 | Albert Herrera | SLH102 | PDF (253105 KB) | |
13023R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 19 | Misagh Bagherian | ZHS369 | ||
13024R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Misagh Bagherian | ZHS369 | ||
13025R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 10 of 20 | Zohreh Baharvand Irannia | ZHS369 | ||
13026R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Zohreh Baharvand Irannia | ZHS369 | ||
13030R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 17 of 18 | Yinjian Zhao | ZHS369 |
The structure and function of the mammalian brain including the role of the brain in regulating behavior, both in normal and diseased states; in relation to mind; and in comparison with machine forms of intelligence. Not available for major credit.
- 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 |
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13250R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 57 of 60 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS252 | PDF (127936 KB) | |
13253R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 19 of 20 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS372 | ||
13254R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 19 of 20 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS372 | ||
13256R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS372 |
Experience in basic techniques through supervised research in the research laboratory of a departmental faculty member. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) and 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
- Note: Students must apply for permission to register. For the application, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/bisc-undergraduate-forms/
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13015D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE | ||
13016D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
Statistical methods in biological science and medicine, including populations and samples, random sampling, confidence intervals, paired samples and regression.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13032D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 47 of 48 | Fengzhu Sun,Liang Chen | GFS118 | Word (68096 KB) | |
13036R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 24 of 24 | Weili Wang | RRI301 | ||
13037R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 24 | Weili Wang | RRI301 |
Organism-environment interactions; dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems; evolutionary forces. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13299R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 22 | Karla Heidelberg | VHE217 | PDF (204745 KB) | |
13300R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 9 of 20 | Christopher Suffridge | ZHS258 | ||
13301R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 7 of 20 | Christopher Suffridge | ZHS258 |
Structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins; molecular biology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes; genetics.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105b or CHEM 115b)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for one lecture and one lab; Final exam date, Mon. Dec. 12, 2016, 4:30-6:30 pm
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13019R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 139 of 264 | Oscar Aparicio,Irene Chiolo, Carolyn Phillips | THH101 | PDF (304021 KB) | |
13020R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 154 of 264 | Oscar Aparicio,Irene Chiolo, Carolyn Phillips | THH101 | PDF (304021 KB) | |
13310R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 9 of 24 | Aaron Wolfe, Rachel Schell | ZHS357 | ||
13312R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 11 of 24 | Meng Zhou, Jessica Dewitt | ZHS357 | ||
13314R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 22 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Kevin Manage | ZHS357 | ||
13315R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Jessica Dewitt | ZHS359 | ||
13316R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 24 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Kevin Manage | ZHS357 | ||
13318R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 22 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Amy Hammerquist | ZHS359 | ||
13319R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Yichao Dong | ZHS357 | ||
13320R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Meng Zhou | ZHS357 | ||
13321R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Amal Thomas | ZHS359 | ||
13322R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Martin Mullis | ZHS359 | ||
13323R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 24 | Aaron Wolfe, Amy Hammerquist | ZHS357 | ||
13326R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 15 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Yichao Dong | ZHS357 | ||
13328R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Rachel Schell | ZHS357 | ||
13333R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 24 | Katrina Sherbina, Martin Mullis | ZHS359 | ||
13334R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 24 | Nancy Castro, Katrina Sherbina | ZHS357 | ||
13335R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 23 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers, Amal Thomas | ZHS359 |
Transmission genetics and genotype/phenotype; mapping methods; complex traits; genetics of human disease and population genetics.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) and BISC 320 and CHEM 322a
- Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322b or CHEM 325b)
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion. Please contact Dr. Nuzhdin with questions regarding this course.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13340R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 98 of 144 | Matt Dean,Sergey Nuzhdin,Steven Finkel | THH101 | PDF (137954 KB) | |
13341R | 001 | Discussion | 9:30-10:50am | Tuesday | 15 of 23 | Natalia Rodchenko | THHB9 | ||
13342R | 001 | Discussion | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 25 | Natalia Rodchenko | VKC151 | ||
13344R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 5 of 24 | Hans Sebastian | THH205 | ||
13345R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 24 | Hans Sebastian | THH205 | ||
13347R | 001 | Discussion | 8:30-9:50am | Monday | 18 of 24 | Michael Lough-Stevens | VKC110 | ||
13349R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 24 | Michael Lough-Stevens | THH215 |
Basic biochemical principles; classes of molecules structure and function; cellular energetics.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13330R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 35 of 40 | Christa Bancroft | GFS106 | PDF (84899 KB) | |
13338R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 17 of 20 | Wei Jiang | SGM301 | ||
13339R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 20 | Wei Jiang | SGM301 |
Molecular mechanisms and control of DNA replication, DNA repair, recombination, gene expression, cell growth, and development in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, from bacteria to humans. Recommended preparation: BISC 313 or BISC 325
- Prerequisite: BISC 320
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13028R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 33 of 50 | Susan L Forsburg,John Tower | THH208 | PDF (374648 KB) | |
13370R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 25 | Ramunas Stanciauskas | VKC154 | ||
13371R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 25 | Ramunas Stanciauskas | VKC258 |
Techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry applied to prokaryotic and eukaryotic model systems; applications of recombinant DNA and genomic technology. Recommended preparation: BISC 313 or BISC 325
- Prerequisite: BISC 320
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13029D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Christa Bancroft | ZHS472 | PDF (139836 KB) | |
13375R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Jason Wang | ZHS472 |
Structure, function, and development of nervous systems; neural integration and mechanisms of behavior; organization and operation of brains. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 2 hours.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
- Note: Register for lecture and one discusson. For prerequisite and enrollment information, please contact your undergraduate advisor. For all other questions, contact Professor Liman.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13033R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 193 of 200 | Dion Dickman,Judith Hirsch,Emily Liman | SAL101 | Word (26918 KB) | |
13395R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Jekaterina Zyuzin | ZHS360 | ||
13396R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 24 of 25 | Jekaterina Zyuzin | ZHS360 | ||
13397R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | Refael Levi | ZHS360 | ||
13398R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Joshua Schiffman | ZHS360 | ||
13399R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 25 of 25 | Refael Levi | ZHS360 | ||
13400R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Refael Levi | ZHS360 | ||
13401R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Refael Levi | ZHS360 | ||
13402R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 22 of 25 | Joshua Schiffman | SGM226 |
Instruction in the open-source statistical program environment R to analyze biological data; manipulation of large datasets and customization of statistical tests using simulations.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13444D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:15pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Ian Ehrenreich | RRI321 | Word (32631 KB) |
Immune processes, humoral and cellular; immunoglobulins; antibody formation; antigen-antibody interactions; immune dyscrasias; transplantation and tumor immunology; basic hematology and immuno-hematology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13450R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Raffaella Ghittoni | ZHS360 | PDF (151834 KB) | |
13451R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 15 | Joseph Liu | ZHS458 | ||
13452R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 3 of 15 | Joseph Liu | ZHS458 |
Topical seminar in molecular and computational biology. Junior, senior or graduate standing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: For permission to enroll in this course, please contact the instructor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Imaging Neuronal Structure and Function: From Molecules to Memories | |||||||||
13056D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Donald Arnold | RRI221 | PDF (98029 KB) |
Topical seminar in neurobiology. Junior, senior or graduate standing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: For permission to enroll in this course, please contact the instructor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Sensory Circuits and Systems: From Foundational Studies to Current Concepts | |||||||||
13040D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 19 of 19 | Judith Hirsch | HNB120 |
Biological, physical, chemical dynamics and analysis of the ocean; primary production of phytoplankton, secondary production by zooplankton, bacterial remineralization; physiology, ecology of fishes, marine mammals.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13551R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 20 | Karla Heidelberg,Naomi M Levine | AHF259 | PDF (146887 KB) | |
13552R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 20 | ZHS469 |
Introduction to computational and experimental methods for structural bioinformatics. Analysis of macromolecules and their complexes.
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13481R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 30 | Frank Alber,Remo Rohs | RRI101 | PDF (76044 KB) |
Examination of molecular and cellular processes that generate, maintain and repair body systems. Special emphasis on stem cell biology with clinical applications to regenerative medicine.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13487R | 001 | Lecture | 5:30-8:20pm | Monday | 19 of 23 | Andrew McMahon | VKC110 | PDF (456518 KB) |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13490D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 40 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
Not available for graduate credit.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
- Note: Neuroscience students register for NEUR 493x
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13049D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 23 | Dennis Hedgecock,John Petruska | RRI221 | PDF (272592 KB) |
Not available for graduate credit.
- Prerequisite: BISC 493
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Note: Neuroscience students register for NEUR 494x
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13050D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 15 | Dennis Hedgecock,John Petruska | RRI221 | PDF (272592 KB) |
Current genetic and biochemical analysis of replication, recombination, mutagenesis, and repair. Fundamentals of transcription and regulation of gene expression. Recent applications of genetic engineering and genome analysis.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13499D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 40 | Norman Arnheim,Myron Goodman,Carolyn Phillips,Susan L Forsburg,Steven Finkel | RRI301 | Word (162441 KB) | |
13500R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 34 of 40 | TBA |
Rotation of graduate students through molecular biology research laboratories to learn the major technological skills required in the field. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13504D | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 35 | Ian Ehrenreich,Myron Goodman | TBA |
Topics in evolution and human biology with emphasis on lifespan, form, function and energy use in the context of genetics, natural selection and ecology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13515D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 4 of 15 | Scott Kanoski,Lorraine Turcotte,Craig Stanford | AHF259 | PDF (117130 KB) |
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13529D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 40 | Andrew Gracey | OFFICE |
An overview of phytoplankton and zooplankton taxa, their morphologies and life histories using material collected from the local environment off LA and near the Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13530D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 6 of 10 | David Caron,Karla Heidelberg | OFFICE | Word (23085 KB) |
- Note: Comp Bio Section is 13542, Mol Bio secton is 13543
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13542D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:30pm | Thursday | 25 of 40 | Vsevolod Katritch | RRI301 | Word (17408 KB) | |
2:00-3:30pm | Thursday | RRI101 | |||||||
13543D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 50 | Irene Chiolo, | OFFICE | ||
12:00-12:50pm | Friday | Norman Arnheim | RRI101 |
Advanced training for Molecular Biology graduate students in reading primary journal articles. Emphasis on critical analyses of primary scientific literature. Open only to master and doctoral students in Computational Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Note: Section 13506 for MLGB MS students only; section 13507 for CBI PhD students only. To request d-clearance, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13506D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 6 of 20 | Susan L Forsburg | OFFICE | ||
13507D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 6 | Susan L Forsburg | OFFICE |
Current topics in integrative and evolutionary biology.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13549D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 1 of 20 | Scott Kanoski | OFFICE |
Aspects of physics and chemistry of the oceans. Qualitative and quantitative considerations of the ecology of pelagic and benthic communities.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13582D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 20 | Douglas Capone,Dale Kiefer,Sergio Sanudo-Wilhelmy | KAP164 |
Fundamentals of evolutionary patterns and processes in the marine environment, with emphasis on rates of adaptation to a changing ocean
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13583D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Andrew Gracey,Eric Webb,John Heidelberg | OFFICE | PDF (167410 KB) |
Multi-instructor, interdisciplinary course focused on student awareness and improvement of cognitive processes used in research development, and communication of ocean literacy in the public sector. Recommended preparation: Graduate level understanding of Oceanographic Principles.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior, Senior (fifth year), Master Student, Professional Year 1, Doctoral Student
- Note: See notes on additional course requirements
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13587D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 20 | Jessica Parr,Cornelius W Sullivan | AHFB10 | Word (49188 KB) |
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 |
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13590D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within College disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.
- Note: Molecular and Computational Biology student section
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13594D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 25 | Frank Alber | RRI301 | ||
13598D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 25 | David Hutchins,Steve Lund | 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 |
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13790D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 72 of 175 | Albert Herrera | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13792D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 50 | OFFICE |