Required Core Courses for all Genetics Ph.D. students

Genetics Ph.D. Program
Fall 2014 Courses
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Manual
Required Core Courses for all Genetics Ph.D. students
GENE:6150:0001
(127:150:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description:
Genetic Analysis of Biological Systems
None
Time & Location: 2:30P - 4:00P TTh 1-107 BSB
The course will consist of two 1.5-hour sessions per week. It is targeted
toward, but not limited to, the first-year graduate students in the
Genetics Ph.D. Program. The main goal of the course is to expose
students to genetic analyses used in the organisms favored by
geneticists, including bacteria, yeast, plant, C. elegans, drosophila,
zebrafish, xenopus, mouse and humans. Introductory lectures will also
be given on informatics and molecular evolution. Each lecture is given
essentially by a member of the Genetics faculty who is expert with that
system. A secondary goal is to help students make informed decisions
when choosing a research project for their rotations and thesis and
generating ideas for their comprehensive exams.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate background in genetics or molecular biology.
Familiarity with the computer programs Endnote, Word and
PowerPoint and familiarity with online genetic resources such as
PubMed, Entrez, BLAST, ENSEMBL, VISTA and UCSC genome browsers
will be helpful but not required
GENETICS – From Genes to Genomes (3rd edition) by Hartwell et al.
(McGraw Hill, 2006) is required and will be used as a sub-textbook.
Flash drive
3 SH
BIOC:5243:0001
(099:243:001) Protein Structure, Function & Regulation
NOT OFFERED
BISC:5201:0001
(156:201:001) Fundamentals of Gene Expression
Instructor: Pamela Geyer (Primary Instructor)
Time &Location: Begins 08/25/2014 Ends 10/03/2014
11:30a – 12:20p MWF AUD 3 BSB
Description: This course will cover topics of DNA and RNA structure, nuclear
organization, DNA replication, RNA production and processing, small
1 SH
RNAs, RNAi and genetic and epigenetic regulation. Instruction will include
didactic and small group sessions, with discussion of primary research
publications.
156:202:001 Fundamentals of Protein Regulation
NOT OFFERED
BISC:5203:0001
(156:203:001) Fundamentals of Dynamic Cell Processes
Instructor: Gloria Lee (Primary Instructor)
Stewart Thompson (Team Teacher)
Time & Location: Begins 10/06/2014 Ends 11/07/2014
11:30a - 12:20p MWF AUD 3 BSB
Description This course will give an overview of the following topics: actin,
microtubules, motors, intermdiate filaments, cell-cell junctions, Gcoupled signaling, wnt-jak/stat signaling, ion channels, cell cycle, and
stem cells.
BIOL:3172:0A03
(002:131:0A03)
Discussion Evolution
Instructor: TBD (Primary Instructor)
Time & Location: 3:30P – 5:20P T 212 EPB
BIOL:3172:0AAA (002:131:AAA0 will be automatically added with this
section
Description: This is one of the required courses for biology majors. Evolution is change
in biological populations over generations. The course reviews the
following material: mechanisms of evolution (including natural selection
and genetic drift), types and levels of selection, evolution of mating
systems and sexual selection, the genetic basis of evolutionary change,
phylogeny, and molecular evolution. The course is taught through
lectures and workshops. Workshops can include assigned papers,
exercises, computer simulations, and presentation of papers from the
professional literature by individual students. Grades are based on exams
over lecture material and workshop exercises. The text is used as backup
for the lectures.
CLICKER INFORMATION: In this course, we will use you have the option
of using either the i>clicker2 remote OR i>clicker GO, which enables you
to vote via a web-enabled device like a laptop or smart phone.
i>clicker2: Can be purchased through Iowa Book or through
http://www1.iclicker.com/student-remote-iclicker-2.
Once you have your clicker, you need to register your clicker online at
http://www1.iclicker.com/register-an-iclicker.
Use your HawkID as your Student ID.
1 SH
4 SH
i>clicker GO: To create a i>clicker GO account, visit
https://iclickergo.com or download the app for iOS or Android.
Creating an account automatically starts a free 14-day trial subscription.
Please use this trial period to make sure i>clicker GO will work for all of
your i>clicker classes before purchasing a subscription as there are no
refunds afterwards.
Once you create your i>clicker GO account, you do not need to do
anything else to register. Just be sure that your account has the following
profile information:
Student ID: Your HawkID
School ZIP/Postal Code: 52242
School Name: University of Iowa
Prerequisites: 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502), or 002:031 (BIOL:1411)
and 002:032 (BIOL:1412); 002:128 (BIOL:2512), and 22M:016
(MATH:1460) or 22M:025 (MATH:1850) or 22M:031 (MATH:1550) or
22S:030 (STAT:2010) or 22S:101 (STAT:3510).
BIOL:3172:0AAA
(002:131:AAA)
Lecture Evolution
Instructor: Josep Comeron (Primary Instructor), John Logsdon (Team Teacher)
This section is automatically added
Time & Location: 11:30a– 12:20p MWF 101 BBE
Exam: 6:30P – 8:30P Th ARR
Description: This is one of the required courses for biology majors. Evolution is change
in biological populations over generations. The course reviews the
following material: mechanisms of evolution (including natural selection
and genetic drift), types and levels of selection, evolution of mating
systems and sexual selection, the genetic basis of evolutionary change,
phylogeny, and molecular evolution. The course is taught through
lectures and workshops. Workshops can include assigned papers,
exercises, computer simulations, and presentation of papers from the
professional literature by individual students. Grades are based on exams
over lecture material and workshop exercises. The text is used as backup
for the lectures.
CLICKER INFORMATION: In this course, we will use you have the option
of using either the i>clicker2 remote OR i>clicker GO, which enables you
to vote via a web-enabled device like a laptop or smart phone.
i>clicker2: Can be purchased through Iowa Book or through
http://www1.iclicker.com/student-remote-iclicker-2.
0 SH
Once you have your clicker, you need to register your clicker online at
http://www1.iclicker.com/register-an-iclicker.
Use your HawkID as your Student ID.
i>clicker GO: To create a i>clicker GO account, visit
https://iclickergo.com or download the app for iOS or Android.
Creating an account automatically starts a free 14-day trial subscription.
Please use this trial period to make sure i>clicker GO will work for all of
your i>clicker classes before purchasing a subscription as there are no
refunds afterwards.
Once you create your i>clicker GO account, you do not need to do
anything else to register. Just be sure that your account has the following
profile information:
Student ID: Your HawkID
School ZIP/Postal Code: 52242
School Name: University of Iowa
Midterm exams will be held from 6:30-8:30pm in 101 BBE on:
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
GRAD:7270:0001
(650:270:001)
Instructor:
Lecture:
Description:
Principles of Scholarly Integrity
Minnetta V Gardinier (Primary Instructor)
ARR
This course provides training in the responsible conduct of research and
scholarly activities. Students starting graduate study after 8/1/10 - course
registration is required for all doctoral and master's degree students who
are (or will be) pursuing their thesis work with funding from the NIH or
NSF. This funding may be from individual faculty investigator research
grants, individual student fellowships, or institutional training grants.
Students should enroll in this course during their first year of graduate
work.
Doctoral students attend and participate in the introductory four-hour
orientation workshop and eight 90-minute topical workshops (2
workshops per semester with continuing registration over four
semesters). Master's and non-degree graduate students attend and
1 SH
participate in the introductory four-hour orientation workshop and four
90-minute topical workshops (2 workshops per semester with continuing
registration over two semesters). Students enroll in the appropriate
Section based on their degree objective: Section 001 - PhD students, l sh;
Section 002 - MS/MA students, 0 sh; Section 003 - Non-degree graduate
students (G9), 0 sh.
The introductory and topical workshops use didactic presentations and
small group discussions of case studies to open dialogues in the following
areas: student/mentor responsibilities for the pursuit of scholarly work
(ownership, authorship, plagiarism/falsification/fabrication of data);
student/mentor relationships and promoting an intellectual dialogue
(communication, collaboration, grievance management); student
responsibilities involving the institution/scholarly community/society
(intellectual property, conflict of interest, fiscal responsibilities,
human/animal subjects).
A required four-hour introductory workshop is offered in the week
prior to the start of classes and introduces principles of scholarly
integrity (August, January – contact the course director for specific
dates and times). It must be completed before attending the more indepth topical workshop discussions.
Students are assigned to a small group of 9-12 students with a faculty
facilitator, who promotes the discussion of assigned case study readings.
Each small group meets twice per semester (Sep/Nov/Jan/Mar; or,
Oct/Dec/Feb/Apr) for the topical workshops. You will be assigned to a
group, which will meet on the same day of the week at the same time.
Group assignments will be adjusted each semester to accommodate for
class schedule changes. Workshops are tentatively scheduled to meet:*
Monday, 3:30 - 5:00 pm; Tuesday, 3:30 – 5:00 pm; Wednesdays, 1:00 –
2:30 pm; Thursday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm and Fridays, 9:30 – 11:00am.
Students must attend and actively participate in all required workshops
for successful completion of this course. Students should register only
once for the course, and registration will continue automatically until a
grade is assigned after completing all workshops.
This course is not open to students in professional degree programs (e.g.,
AuD, DDS, DNP, MD, MSN, PharmD). Professional students may consider
taking the web-based CITI training course modules that are available.
*Due to room availability the above times may change. Final meeting
dates and times will be announced before the semester starts. See the
course web site for full details: http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/principlesof-scholarly-integrity.
GENE:7301:0IND
Graduate Research in Genetics
Staff
ARR
If you have not received permission from the instructor to add this
section, your enrollment may be administratively dropped.
Registration There is a 3-digit number assigned to each thesis advisor, which is the
Information: number that is entered after the GENE:7301:_ _ _. Please select the
instructor's name from the drop down menu. The instructor's number
will be automatically added. Once you have registered for your courses
hours, you will need to register for research hours.
(127:301:IND)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description:
ARR
For first and second year students, your total registered hours must equal
15 SH for the fall and spring semesters.
ELECTIVES ( 8 SH chosen from the following courses)
BIOL:3172:0A03
(002:131:0A03)
Discussion Evolution
Instructor: TBD (Primary Instructor),
Time & Location: 3:30P – 5:20P T 212 EPB
BIOL:3172:0AAA (002:131:0AAA) will be automatically added with this
section
Description: This is one of the required courses for biology majors. Evolution is change
in biological populations over generations. The course reviews the
following material: mechanisms of evolution (including natural selection
and genetic drift), types and levels of selection, evolution of mating
systems and sexual selection, the genetic basis of evolutionary change,
phylogeny, and molecular evolution. The course is taught through
lectures and workshops. Workshops can include assigned papers,
exercises, computer simulations, and presentation of papers from the
professional literature by individual students. Grades are based on exams
over lecture material and workshop exercises. The text is used as backup
for the lectures.
CLICKER INFORMATION: In this course, we will use you have the option
of using either the i>clicker2 remote OR i>clicker GO, which enables you
to vote via a web-enabled device like a laptop or smart phone.
i>clicker2: Can be purchased through Iowa Book or through
http://www1.iclicker.com/student-remote-iclicker-2.
Once you have your clicker, you need to register your clicker online at
http://www1.iclicker.com/register-an-iclicker.
Use your HawkID as your Student ID.
4 SH
i>clicker GO: To create a i>clicker GO account, visit
https://iclickergo.com or download the app for iOS or Android.
Creating an account automatically starts a free 14-day trial subscription.
Please use this trial period to make sure i>clicker GO will work for all of
your i>clicker classes before purchasing a subscription as there are no
refunds afterwards.
Once you create your i>clicker GO account, you do not need to do
anything else to register. Just be sure that your account has the following
profile information:
Student ID: Your HawkID
School ZIP/Postal Code: 52242
School Name: University of Iowa
Prerequisites: 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502), or 002:031 (BIOL:1411)
and 002:032 (BIOL:1412); 002:128 (BIOL:2512), and 22M:016
(MATH:1460) or 22M:025 (MATH:1850) or 22M:031 (MATH:1550) or
22S:030 (STAT:2010) or 22S:101 (STAT:3510).
BIOL:3172:0AAA
(002:131:AAA)
Lecture Evolution
Instructor: Josep Comeron (Primary Instructor), John Logsdon (Team Teacher)
Time & Location: 11:30a– 12:20p MWF 101 BBE
Exam: 6:30P – 8:30P Th ARR
This section is automatically added
Description: This is one of the required courses for biology majors. Evolution is change
in biological populations over generations. The course reviews the
following material: mechanisms of evolution (including natural selection
and genetic drift), types and levels of selection, evolution of mating
systems and sexual selection, the genetic basis of evolutionary change,
phylogeny, and molecular evolution. The course is taught through
lectures and workshops. Workshops can include assigned papers,
exercises, computer simulations, and presentation of papers from the
professional literature by individual students. Grades are based on exams
over lecture material and workshop exercises. The text is used as backup
for the lectures.
CLICKER INFORMATION: In this course, we will use you have the option
of using either the i>clicker2 remote OR i>clicker GO, which enables you
to vote via a web-enabled device like a laptop or smart phone.
i>clicker2: Can be purchased through Iowa Book or through
http://www1.iclicker.com/student-remote-iclicker-2.
0 SH
Once you have your clicker, you need to register your clicker online at
http://www1.iclicker.com/register-an-iclicker.
Use your HawkID as your Student ID.
i>clicker GO: To create a i>clicker GO account, visit
https://iclickergo.com or download the app for iOS or Android.
Creating an account automatically starts a free 14-day trial subscription.
Please use this trial period to make sure i>clicker GO will work for all of
your i>clicker classes before purchasing a subscription as there are no
refunds afterwards.
Once you create your i>clicker GO account, you do not need to do
anything else to register. Just be sure that your account has the following
profile information:
Student ID: Your HawkID
School ZIP/Postal Code: 52242
School Name: University of Iowa
Midterm exams will be held from 6:30-8:30pm in 101 BBE on:
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
BIOL:3713:0A01
(002:171:A01)
Lab/Discussion
Instructor:
Course
Supervisor:
Time & Location:
Molecular Genetics
This course has specific requirements
TBA (Primary Instructor)
Sarit Smolikove
7:30 – 8:20P W 106 BBE
BIOL:3713:0AAA (002:171:AAA) will be automatically added with this
section.
Description: This course covers the mechanisms and regulation of DNA, RNA, and
protein biosyntheses in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis
on methods of genetic analysis and with modern biochemical techniques,
including recombinant DNA and genomics analysis, techniques to basic
biology problems. There are three lectures and one discussion per week.
Attendance at lectures and discussions is mandatory. Grading is based on
three written exams, homework assignments and participation in the
discussions.
4 SH
Mid-Term Exams: 6:30P – 8:30P W ARR
Requirements: BIOL:2512 (002:128) or BIOC:3120 (099:120) or first-year graduate
standing.
BIOL:3713:0AAA
(002:171:AAA)
Lecture
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Molecular Genetics
This course has specific requirements
Sarit Smolikove (Primary Instructor)
12:30P – 1:20P MWF 40 SH
Exam – 6:30P – 8:30 P W ARR
This section is automatically added
Description: This course covers the mechanisms and regulation of DNA, RNA, and
protein biosyntheses in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis
on methods of genetic analysis and with modern biochemical techniques,
including recombinant DNA and genomics analysis, techniques to basic
biology problems. There are three lectures and one discussion per week.
Attendance at lectures and discussions is mandatory. Grading is based on
three written exams, homework assignments and participation in the
discussions.
0 SH
Midterm exams will be held from 6:30-8:30pm in 40 SH on:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Requirements: BIOL:2512 (002:128) or BIOC:3120 (099:120) or first-year graduate
standing.
BIOL:5117:0001
(002:191:001)
Instructor
Time & Location:
Requirements:
Topics in Molecular Genetics
None
ARR
Grade of C+ or higher in BIOL:2512 (002:128) or graduate standing.
051:123:001 Bioinformatics II Techniques
(BME:530:0001) Not Offered
PEDS:8104:0600 Medical Genetics
070:110:001 Not Offered
GENE:6170:0A01
127:170:A01
Lab/Discussion Bioinformatics
Instructor: Instructors: Jan Fassler (Primary Instructor), Albert Erives (Team Teacher)
Time & Location: 12:30p – 2:00P TTH B20 BB
GENE:6170:)0AAA (002:170:AAAA) will be automatically added with this
section.
Description: This is a one semester overview of topics in Bioinformatics including
access to nucleotide and peptide sequence data, sequence alignment
1, 2 SH
3 SH
2 SH
4 SH
algorithms, molecular phylogeny, analysis of transcriptome data,
proteomics, protein structure analysis, and regulatory bioinformatics.
Emphasis is on experimental methods and analytical approaches. The
course consists of two weekly computer lab sessions (A01) and one
weekly lecture session (AAA). The course is open to undergraduate as
well as graduate students.
The course is best suited to upper level undergraduates with strong
performance and interest in Genetics or Biochemistry and graduate
students with an interest in analysis of genomes, genome data and/or
functional genomics. Prerequisites include Genetics (2:128),
Biochemistry (099:120), Genes, Genomes and the Human Condition
(2:099), or graduate standing (with permission). The semester will be
devoted to hands on computer-based workshops, theory based lectures
and integrative group projects. Grades will be based on exams, weekly
reading quiz, in-class exercises and the group project.
GENE:6170:0AAA
127:170:AAA
Lecture
Instructor:
Course
Supervisor:
Team Teacher
Time & Location:
Bioinformatics
Jan Fassler (Primary Instructor), Albert Erives (Team Leader)
Jan S Fassler
Albert Erives
10:30 – 11:20 A W 168 VAN
Exam: 6:30 P – 8:30P W ARR
This section is automatically added
Description: This is a one semester overview of topics in Bioinformatics including
access to nucleotide and peptide sequence data, sequence alignment
algorithms, molecular phylogeny, analysis of transcriptome data,
proteomics, protein structure analysis, and regulatory bioinformatics.
Emphasis is on experimental methods and analytical approaches. The
course consists of two weekly computer lab sessions (A01) and one
weekly lecture session (AAA). The course is open to undergraduate as
well as graduate students.
The course is best suited to upper level undergraduates with strong
performance and interest in Genetics or Biochemistry and graduate
students with an interest in analysis of genomes, genome data and/or
functional genomics. Prerequisites include Genetics (2:128),
Biochemistry (099:120), Genes, Genomes and the Human Condition
(2:099), or graduate standing (with permission). The semester will be
devoted to hands on computer-based workshops, theory based lectures
and integrative group projects. Grades will be based on exams, weekly
reading quiz, in-class exercises and the group project.
Midterm exams will be held from 6:30-8:30pm in 301 VAN on:
0 SH
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Prerequisites:
GENE:6280:0IND
(127:280:IND)
Independent Study
Instructors:
Time & Location:
Description
BIOL:2512 (002:128 ) or BIOC:3120 (099:120).
Directed Study in Genetics
ARR
ARR
There is a 3-digit number assigned to each thesis advisor, which is the
number that is entered after the GENE:7301:_ _ _. Please select the
instructor's name from the drop down menu. The instructor's number
will be automatically added.
ARR
If you have not received permission from the instructor to add this
section, your enrollment may be administratively dropped
NSCI:7235:0001
(132:235:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description
Neurobiology of Disease
None
3 SH
1:00P - 2:30P TTh 2141-2 RCP
Description:
Neurobiology of Disease will explore the basis of major diseases affecting
the nervous system. This course was developed in response to a
nationwide concern that graduate students in neuroscience and other
related disciplines do not learn enough disease-oriented biology. Experts
from throughout the university will provide state-of-the-art overviews on
the clinical, neuropathological, physiological, and molecular features of
disease. Lecturers will also discuss key areas that hold promise for future
research, including the development of rational therapies. Diseases to be
discussed will include: neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease, expanded repeat diseases including Huntington's
disease), neurodevelopmental disorders, muscular dystrophies, dystonia,
stroke, epilepsy, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Requirements: Students are required to prepare and deliver a lecture to their peers and
an upper level undergraduate audience on an approved Neurobiology of
Disease topic. There will also be two written examinations. Attendance at
lectures and participation in discussion are also required.
MCB:6220:001
142:220:001 Mechanisms of Cellular Organization
Instructor: Robert Piper (Primary Instructor), Lee-Ann Allen (Team Teacher), Charles
Yeaman (Team Teacher), David Rutkowski (Team Teacher), Mark Stamnes
(Team Teacher)
Time & Location: 2:30P – 3:20P MWF 2-501 BSB
Description Current understanding of basic cell biological processes; key experiments
that led to guiding insights; mechanisms that cells use for
3 SH
compartmentalization and how those mechanisms are regulated;
biogenesis of major organelles (e.g., mitochondria, peroxisomes, nucleus,
secretory/endocytic membrane system); functions of cytoskeleton in cell
motility, organelle motility, and cell division.
Prerequisites: 099:130 (BIOC:3130)
BISC:5204:0001
(156:204:001) Biostatistics for Biomedical Research
Instructor: Emine Bayman (Primary Instructor)
Time & Location: Begins: 11/04/2014 Ends: 12/11/2014
8:30a – 9:50A TTH B111 ML
Description This course is an introduction to the application of statistical techniques
to biological data analysis. Topics covered include normal distribution,
sampling distribution of the mean, variance, nonparametric methods,
linear regression, power and sample size.
Preference will be given to first and second year PhD students enrolled in
one of the 16 participating training programs of the Biosciences Program
including Biosciences Program students.
Students not falling into the above category should e-mail
[email protected] to be added to the wait list. If space becomes
available, students will be contacted in the order they were added to the
waitlist to confirm they still want to register for the course.
When requesting permission please e-mail [email protected] and
include your Student ID number and training program.
1 SH
COMPUTATIONAL GENETICS TRACKS COURSES
BIOL:2512:0AAA
(002:128:AAA)
Lecture Fundamental Genetics
Instructor: Instructors: John Manak (Primary Instructor) , Anna Malkova (Team
Teacher)
Time & Location: 10:30A – 11:20A MWF 101 BBE
Exam – 6:30P – 8:30P Th ARR
This section is automatically added.
Description: Midterm exams will be held from 6:30-8:00pm in SHAM LIB on:
0 SH
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Prerequisites: 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502), or 002:031 (BIOL:1411)
and 002:032 (BIOL:1412); and 004:012 (CHEM:1120).
BIOL:2512:0A01
(002:128:A01)
Discussion Fundamental Genetics
Instructor: TBD (Primary Instructor) , John Manak (Course Supervisor)
Time & Location: 3:30P – 4:45P M 102 SL
4 SH
Mid-term Exams: 6:30P – 8:00) Th ARR
BIOL:2512:0AAA (002:128:AAA) will be automatically added with this
section.
General Catalog: Nature, function of genetic material: classical, molecular, developmental
aspects.
Prerequisites: 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502), or 002:031 (BIOL:1411)
and 002:032 (BIOL:1412); and 004:012 (CHEM:1120).
Requirements: grade of C- or higher in 002:011 (BIOL:1502).
CS:3110:0001
(22c:104:001)
Instructor:
Lecture:
Description
Introduction to Informatics
This course has specific requirements
Denise Szecsei (Primary Instructor)
11:00A – 12:15P TTH 61 SH
An introduction to programming, computing principles and fundamental
aspects of computer science. Topics covered include programming in
Python, fundamentals of relational databases, algorithmic idioms,
computational complexity, and example applications.
3 SH
This course serves as an introduction to informatics for graduate students
in other disciplines.
Requirements: 22C:005 (CS:1050) or graduate standing.
CS:3210:0001
(22c:109:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description
Programming Languages and Tools
Subtitle: Programming with C++
TBD (Primary Instructor, Padmini Srinivasan (Course Supervisor)
6:30P – 7:45P TTH 117 MLH
This course offers rotating sections covering different programming
languages (C, C++, Java, COBOL) and tools (Visual Studio). The topics
covered in a section vary by programming language. The goal of this
course is to expose students to the latest technology and allow students
to learn a new programming language once they understand the
fundamentals of programming. Students are assumed to have previous
programming experience at the level of 22C:016. The course does not
count for credit towards a CS major or minor. The sections are taught by
an instructor or a TA.
Prerequisites: CS:1210 (22C:016) or CS:2110 (22C:080) or CS:3110 (22C:104).
BIOL:5117:0001
(002:191:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description:
Requirements:
3 SH
Seminars (5 SH chosen from the following courses)
Topics in Molecular Genetics
None
ARR
Topic and details to be announced.
grade of C+ or higher in 002:128 (BIOL:2512) or graduate standing.
BIOL:5127:0001 Topics in Cell and Development
(002:194:001)
1, 2 SH
1,2 SH
Instructor: Jim Lin (Primary Instructor)
Time & Location: ARR
BIOL:6298:0001
(002:200:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description:
COSMOS Seminar
This course has specific requirements
Josh Weiner (Primary Instructor)
3:30P – 5:20P MWF 101 BBE
Students will now enroll in COSMOS (Concepts, Models, and Systems in
Biology, replaces Colloquium) both fall and spring semesters.
1 SH
-First fall: 1 sh, attend PhD seminar on Monday (Students must sign an
attendance sheet; failure to attend will result in a “U” grade)
-First spring: 2 sh, COSMOS seminar course (similar to Colloquium but
with an overarching topic, chosen by instructor(s), approached
systematically from all levels and perspectives represented by our
department).
Requirements: Integrated biology graduate standing.
BME:5020:0001
(051:192:001)
Instructor:
Time & Location:
Description:
Seminar in Biomedical Engineering
Thomas Casavant (Primary Instructor)
11:00A – 11:50A T 2117 MERF
1 SH
Forum for research presentations by scientists with national and
international prominence; broad range of research topics in
bioinformatics, genomics, and high-throughput biology; sponsored by
the NIH T32 Bioinformatics Predoctoral Training Program at The
University of Iowa.
If there are other seminars you prefer to register for, please contact Diane Slusarski for seminar course
approval before registering for the course. ([email protected])