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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 and diseases. Fundamental life processes examined at the genetic, cellular and molecular levels.
- 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 | 60 of 60 | Raffaella Ghittoni | LVL17 | PDF (764802 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13103R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | ZHS258 | ![]() | ||
13105R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Friday | 20 of 20 | ZHS258 | ![]() | ||
13117R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | ZHS258 | ![]() |
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 | 138 of 144 | Dale Kiefer,James Moffett | SAL101 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
13101R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Anupam Singh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13104R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 14 of 16 | Gary Molano | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13106R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Anupam Singh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13107R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Yi-Chun Yeh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13108R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Yi-Chun Yeh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13109R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Yi-Chun Yeh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13111R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Anupam Singh | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13112R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Gary Molano | ZHS257 | ![]() | |
13113R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Gary Molano | 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 | 70 of 72 | John Heidelberg,Trond Sigurdsen | THH210 | Word (52433 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13011D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | James Nhan | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
13010D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | James Nhan | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
13013D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 | Nick Schultz | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
13014D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Nick Schultz | 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 | 116 of 120 | Bruce Yazejian | THH102 | PDF (168279 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13120R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 16 of 20 | Asif Zubair | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13121R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Asif Zubair | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13122R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Peter Luu | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13126R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Asif Zubair | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13127R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Peter Luu | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13128R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Peter Luu | 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 | 4 of 10 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | 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 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | 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 | 181 of 188 | Oliver Rizk | THH101 | PDF (147577 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13004R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 158 of 165 | Suzanne Edmands,David Hutchins | THH101 | PDF (153452 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13005R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 186 of 188 | Suzanne Edmands,David Hutchins | THH101 | PDF (153452 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13006R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 92 of 93 | Oliver Rizk | SLH102 | PDF (147577 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13140R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 18 of 20 | Rachel Frantz | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13141R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Nicole Ratib | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13142R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 19 | Xuening Wen | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13143R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Melody Aleman | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13144R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 20 of 20 | Heidi Aronson | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13145R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Ariel Simons | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13146R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 18 of 20 | Rachel Frantz | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13147R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Yunke Zhao | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13148R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13149R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 20 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13150R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Yunke Zhao | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13151R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Xuening Wen | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13152R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 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 | 17 of 19 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13155R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Maria Ruggeri | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13156R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13157R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Heidi Aronson | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13158R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Maria Ruggeri | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13159R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13160R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13162R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 20 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 | 20 of 20 | Nicole Ratib | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13165R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13166R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 18 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 | 20 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS365 | ![]() | |
13170R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Michael Hadjidaniel | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13173R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 19 | Refael Levi | ZHS361 | ![]() | |
13174R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Melody Aleman | ZHS363 | ![]() | |
13184R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Ariel Simons | 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 | 59 of 60 | David Caron,Jed Fuhrman | ZHS352 | PDF (199621 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13190R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 11 of 11 | Jonathan Lee | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13191R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Sammi Ali | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13192R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | Jonathan Lee | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13193R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Sammi Ali | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13194R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Anthony M Fernandez | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13195D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Anthony M Fernandez | 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 | 105 of 108 | Oliver Rizk,Raffaella Ghittoni | ZHS159 | PDF (110103 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13212D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | Natalia Rodchenko | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13214D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 18 of 18 | Kujin Tang | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13215D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 16 of 18 | Natalia Rodchenko | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13216D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Kujin Tang | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13220D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Natalia Rodchenko | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13221D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Kujin Tang | 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 | 9 of 40 | Cornelius W Sullivan | MHPB7B | Word (13037 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13022R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 116 of 122 | Albert Herrera | MRF340 | PDF (240279 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13023D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 21 of 21 | Melissa Dellatorre | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13024R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Melissa Dellatorre | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13025R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 19 of 20 | Wenzheng Li | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13026R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 17 of 19 | Wenzheng Li | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13030R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 20 of 20 | Fabian Seidl | ZHS369 | ![]() | |
13031D | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Fabian Seidl | ZHS365 | ![]() |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13250R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 55 of 60 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS352 | PDF (135160 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13253R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 19 of 20 | Bruce Yazejian | ZHS372 | ![]() | |
13254R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 17 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13015D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() | |
13016D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13032R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 30 | Fengzhu Sun,Liang Chen | GFS118 | Word (72192 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13036R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 9 of 15 | Zifan Zhu | RRI301 | ![]() | |
13037R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 15 | Zifan Zhu | 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 |
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13299R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 15 | Karla Heidelberg | VPD LL101 | PDF (160178 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13300R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 12 of 15 | Wyatt Million | 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. 11, 2017, 4:30-6:30 pm. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13019R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 138 of 264 | Oscar Aparicio,Irene Chiolo,Michael Hadjidaniel | THH101 | PDF (124595 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13020R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 148 of 264 | Oscar Aparicio,Irene Chiolo,Michael Hadjidaniel | THH101 | PDF (124595 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13314R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Rachel Schell | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13315R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 22 of 24 | Amal Thomas, Christina Ferraro | ZHS359 | ![]() | |
13316R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 23 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers,Nancy Castro | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13318R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers,Martin Mullis | ZHS359 | ![]() | |
13319R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Han Li | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13320R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Christopher Conow | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13321R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers,Christina Ferraro | ZHS359 | ![]() | |
13322R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers,Martin Mullis | ZHS359 | ![]() | |
13323R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 21 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Rachel Schell | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13326R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 23 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Han Li | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13333R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 24 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Grayson Jaggers | ZHS359 | ![]() | |
13334R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 21 of 24 | Nancy Castro,Amal Thomas | ZHS357 | ![]() | |
13335R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 23 of 24 | Grayson Jaggers,Christopher Conow | 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. Dean with questions regarding this course.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13340R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 90 of 144 | Matt Dean,Rusty Lansford | THH101 | Word (24606 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13341R | 001 | Discussion | 9:30-10:50am | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Sara Keeble | VKC201 | ![]() | |
13342R | 001 | Discussion | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Sara Keeble | THH119 | ![]() | |
13344D | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 16 of 17 | Kathryn Orban | VKC252 | ![]() | |
13345R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Michael Lough-Stevens | VKC205 | ![]() | |
13347R | 001 | Discussion | 8:30-9:50am | Monday | 12 of 15 | Michael Lough-Stevens | KAP137 | ![]() | |
13349R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Kathryn Orban | ZHS163 | ![]() |
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 | 43 of 60 | Christa Bancroft | SOSB2 | PDF (1645771 MB) | ![]() ![]() |
13332R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 8 of 18 | Grayson Jaggers | SGM301 | ![]() | |
13338R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 17 of 18 | Grayson Jaggers | SGM301 | ![]() | |
13339R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | 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 |
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13028R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 40 | Susan L Forsburg,John Tower | ZHS252 | Word (25130 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13370R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Takeshi Matsui | ZHS360 | ![]() | |
13371R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 20 | Takeshi Matsui | WPH103 | ![]() |
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 | 13 of 18 | Christa Bancroft | ZHS472 | PDF (163580 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13375R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 18 | Xizi Wang | ZHS472 | ![]() |
Qualitative and quantitative appraisal of microbial activities in pure and contaminated environments; microbial community and its development; interspecific relationships; effects of microorganisms on their surroundings. Prerequisite: BISC 330L. Recommended preparation: BISC 300L.
- Prerequisite: BISC 330
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13419D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 8 of 12 | David Caron,Eric Webb | ZHS360 | PDF (202728 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13420R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 12 | Gerid Ollison | AHF259 | ![]() |
Structure, function, and development of nervous systems; neural integration and mechanisms of behavior; organization and operation of brains.
- 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 Dickman.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13033R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 185 of 200 | Judith Hirsch,Dion Dickman,Emily Liman | SAL101 | Word (27828 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13395R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 25 | Xun Chen | ZHS360 | ![]() | |
13396R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 25 of 25 | Joshua Schiffman | ZHS360 | ![]() | |
13397R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | Refael Levi | ZHS360 | ![]() | |
13398R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 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 | 19 of 25 | Xun Chen | ZHS360 | ![]() |
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 | 26 of 26 | Matt Dean | RRI321 | Word (32871 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 | 21 of 28 | Raffaella Ghittoni | VKC201 | PDF (861551 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13451R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Joseph Liu | ZHS458 | ![]() | |
13452R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 7 of 14 | 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 | ![]() ![]() |
Topical seminar in neurobiology.
- 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 | 11 of 15 | 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 | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 19 | Karla Heidelberg,Naomi M Levine | AHF259 | PDF (187542 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13553R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 10 of 19 | Erin McParland | ZHS469 | ![]() |
Introduction to computational and experimental methods for structural bioinformatics. Analysis of macromolecules and their complexes.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13481R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 19 | Frank Alber,Vsevolod Katritch | RRI101 | PDF (140923 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13482R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 8 of 19 | Nilkanth Patel, Jitin Singla | OFFICE | ![]() |
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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13487D | 001 | Lecture | 5:30-8:20pm | Monday | 17 of 24 | Andrew McMahon | VKC111 | PDF (80568 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 | 34 of 40 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | 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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13493D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 19 | John Petruska,David Caron | RRI221 | PDF (114942 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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13494D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 1 of 19 | John Petruska,David Caron | RRI221 | PDF (114942 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 | 22 of 40 | Norman Arnheim,Myron Goodman,Oscar Aparicio,Irene Chiolo,Ian Ehrenreich | RRI301 | Word (17524 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13500R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 22 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 | 8 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 | Craig Stanford,Lorraine Turcotte,Scott Kanoski,Lindsey Schier | AHF259 | PDF (190550 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Theories of the biology of aging and the effects of age on functional integrity of the total organism.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the GERO department but may qualify for major credit in BISC. To register, enroll in GERO 519.
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36312R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Caleb Finch,Christian Pike | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13529D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 40 | Suzanne Edmands | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
- 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 | 24 of 40 | Vsevolod Katritch | RRI301 | PDF (303029 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
2:00-3:30pm | Thursday | RRI101 | |||||||
13543D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 50 | Norman Arnheim | RRI101 | ![]() ![]() | |
12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 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 | 2 of 20 | Susan L Forsburg | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() | |
13507D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 12 | Matthew Michael | OFFICE | Word (15052 KB) | ![]() |
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 | 3 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 | 12 of 20 | Douglas Capone,Dale Kiefer,Sergio Sanudo-Wilhelmy | ZHS163 | PDF (117310 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Survey of analytical principles, theory and application behind commonly used methodologies in biological oceanography.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13586D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 14 of 20 | James Moffett,Wiebke Ziebis | 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 | 23 of 26 | Frank Alber | RRI301 | PDF (63049 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
13598D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 25 | Steve Lund | 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 | ![]() ![]() |