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Quantitative Biology (QBIO)
Introduction to quantitative biology including a definition of its role within the Biological Sciences and relationship with Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Quantitative Biology
- Note: Interested students outside the QBIO major should contact the instructors for permission o enroll.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12950D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:10pm | Tuesday | 25 of 30 | Peter Calabrese,Remo Rohs | RRI101 | PDF (40180 KB) |   |
Introduction to general statistical theory with higher-level mathematics for biological data analysis. Basic programming in R. Discussion of techniques to describe, visualize and model different types of data.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12956R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 11 of 19 | Dandan Peng | RRI421 | | |
| 12955D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 11 of 19 | Peter Calabrese,Doc Edge | RRI421 | PDF (305289 KB) | |
Introduction to algorithms and statistics for genome analysis and their applications. Analysis of DNA sequencing, sequence comparison, genetic variation, gene expression, disease association and evolution.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BISC department but may qualify for major credit in QBIO. To register, enroll in BISC 478.
- Note: Register for lecture and discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13044D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 25 of 30 | Andrew Smith,Mark Chaisson | RRI301 | Word (139904 KB) | |
| 13045R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 30 | Guilherme De Sena Brandine | ZHS163 | |
Individual research and readings. Project approval by QBIO committee or faculty adviser required.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Quantitative Biology
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12990D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 25 | Peter Calabrese,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | |
Experience in conducting research and writing a thesis under supervision of a faculty adviser.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 493
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Quantitative Biology
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12994D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:10pm | Monday | 6 of 10 | Adam MacLean | RRI421 | PDF (72693 KB) | |
In-depth study of molecular biology techniques and experiments with an emphasis on those that are able to generate "big data." Intended for quantitative science students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12960D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 19 | Rory Spence | RRI321 | |
Experience and training in giving science research presentations. Students will discuss recent research in computational biology and bioinformatics.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Quantitative and Computational Biology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12992D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:30pm | Thursday | 10 of 30 | Vsevolod Katritch | RRI301 | Word (19751 KB) | |
| 2:00-3:30pm | Thursday | RRI101 |
Discussion-based ethics course for graduate students, with topics including authorship, peer review, publication, research misconduct, discrimination in science, data privacy and algorithmic bias.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Quantitative and Computational Biology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12981D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:00pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Doc Edge | RRI421 | |
Research leading to the graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): MQCB
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12970D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 19 | Remo Rohs,Peter Calabrese | OFFICE | |
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Quantitative and Computational Biology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12980D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Remo Rohs,Andrew Smith | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12991D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 60 | Remo Rohs,Andrew Smith | OFFICE | |
For doctoral students who have passed the qualifying exam. Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 790
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12993D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 20 | OFFICE | |
For doctoral students who have passed the qualifying exam. Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 794A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12995D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | OFFICE | |
For doctoral students who have passed the qualifying exam. Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 794B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12996D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | OFFICE | |
For doctoral students who have passed the qualifying exam. Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 794C
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12997D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
For doctoral students who have passed the qualifying exam. Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
- Prerequisite: QBIO 794D
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12998D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 30 | OFFICE | |