Courses

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  • CAS BB 351: Junior Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 (4 Credits)
    Second semester junior research including the use of research literature. Application through the BMB Program. Students conduct research under supervision of a faculty mentor. Students expected to attend group meetings and take a lead and make creative contributions to projects. Pre-requisites: no prior undergraduate research for credit and junior standing. Pre- requisites: Major GPA of at least 3.0, and Junior standing and BB 340 or BB 350 or UROP or 4 credits of First-Year (BB 140/141) or Sophomore (BB 240/241) Research. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Creativity/Innovation
  • CAS BB 352: Junior Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
    Third semester junior research including the use of the research literature. Application through the BMB Program. Students conduct research under supervision of a faculty mentor. Attendance at group meetings and final report required. Students expected to take a lead and make creative contributions to projects. Pre-requisites: Major GPA of at least 3.0, and Junior standing and BB 341 or BB 351. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS BB 401: Honors Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Independent laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 12 hours per week in the lab, not including preparation and evaluation. Course grade is determined by laboratory performance, oral presentation, written thesis, and defense of the thesis before a committee of three BMB faculty members. Successful completion of both CAS BB 401 and BB 402 may lead to a degree with honors in the major, although only 4 of the credits may count toward the BMB major. No more than 12 credits of undergraduate research may be counted toward the 32 courses required for graduation from CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS BB 402: Honors Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Independent laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 12 hours per week in the lab, not including preparation and evaluation. Course grade is determined by laboratory performance, oral presentation, written thesis, and defense of the thesis before a committee of three BMB faculty members. Successful completion of both CAS BB 401 and BB 402 may lead to a degree with honors in the major, although only 4 of the credits may count toward the BMB major. Students must also present a research talk at the BMB symposium at the end of the Spring semester of the academic year. No more than 12 credits of undergraduate research may be counted toward the 32 courses required for graduation from CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation, Research and Information Literacy.
  • CAS BB 450: Senior Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
    First semester senior research including the use of research literature and active participation at group meetings. Application through the BMB Program. Students conduct research under supervision of a faculty mentor. Attendance with oral presentations at group meetings required. Pre-requisites: Major GPA of at least 3.0 and no prior undergraduate research experience and Senior standing. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS BB 451: Senior Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
    Second semester senior research including the use of the research literature. Application through the BMB Program. Students conduct research under supervision of a faculty mentor. Students expected to attend group meetings and take a lead and make creative contributions to projects. Pre- requisites: Major GPA of at least 3.0 and Senior standing and BB 340 or BI 350 or BI 450 or UROP or 4 credits of First-Year (BB 140/141) or Sophomore (BB 240/241) Research. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Creativity/Innovation
  • CAS BB 452: Senior Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
    Third semester senior research including the use of research literature. Application through the BMB Program. Students conduct research under supervision of a faculty mentor. Attendance at group meetings and final report required. Students expected to take a lead and make creative contributions to projects.Pre-requisites: Major GPA of at least 3.0, and Senior standing and BB 341 or BB 351 or BB 451. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS BB 453: Senior Bmb RES4
  • CAS BB 497: Honors Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar 1
    A one-credit research seminar for students enrolled in Honors Research in BMB (CAS BB 401) or in BA/MA in Biotechnology research (CAS BB 591). A minimum grade of B+ in this course and in CAS BB 401 and CAS BB 402 is required to graduate with Honors in BMB.
  • CAS BB 498: Honors Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar 2
    A one-credit research seminar for students enrolled in Honors Research in BMB (CAS BB 402) or in BA/MA in Biotechnology research (CAS BB 592). Students present at the BMB Symposium. A minimum grade of B+ in this seminar and in CAS BB 401 and CAS BB 402 is required to graduate with Honors in BMB. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Digital/Multimedia Expression.
    • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • CAS BB 522: Molecular Biology Laboratory
    Introduction to techniques of molecular biology research, including analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein molecules by techniques such as restriction enzyme digestions, PCR, subcloning, DNA sequencing and analysis, reporter gene assays, protein-protein interactions, and culturing and yeast molecular biology.
  • CAS BB 591: Graduate Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    BMB laboratory research conducted under supervision of a faculty member. Externships are acceptable if approved and overseen by a BMB faculty member or the BMB Director. Minimum of 15 hours per week in the lab, culminating in submission to the BMB Director of a written progress report and research outline for CAS BB 592.
  • CAS BB 592: Graduate Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Continuation of the laboratory research project initiated in CAS BB 591, under supervision of a faculty member. Externships are acceptable if approved and overseen by a BMB faculty member or the BMB Director. Minimum of 15 hours per week in the lab, culminating in a presentation at the BMB symposium.
  • CAS BI 105: Introductory Biology for Health Sciences
    Principles of biology; emphasis on cellular structure, genetics, microbiology, development, biochemistry, metabolism, and immunology. This course is appropriate for non-majors and students in the health and paramedical sciences (Sargent College). Students may not receive credit for CAS BI 105 if CAS BI 108 has already been passed. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Scientific Inquiry I
    • Quantitative Reasoning I
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS BI 107: Biology 1
    For students who plan to major in the natural sciences or environmental science, and for premedical students. Required for biology majors. No prerequisite. High school biology is assumed. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Three hours lecture, three hours lab including several field studies. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Scientific Inquiry I
    • Quantitative Reasoning I
    • Critical Thinking
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS BI 108: Biology 2
    For students planning to major in the natural sciences and for premedical students. Required for biology majors. It is strongly recommended students complete CAS CH 101 (or equivalent) before this course. High school biology is assumed. Biochemistry, cell & molecular biology, Mendelian & molecular genetics, physiology, and neurobiology. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Scientific Inquiry II
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
    • Critical Thinking
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS BI 109: Biology 2 (Discussion)
    Discussion section for BU Academy students enrolled in CAS BI 108.
  • CAS BI 114: Human Infectious Diseases: AIDS to Tuberculosis
    Not for Biology major or minor credit. A study of the world's major human diseases, their causes, effects on history, pathology, and cures. Principles of immunology. Emphasis on present maladies such as AIDS, herpes, cancer, mononucleosis, tuberculosis, influenza, and hepatitis. This course is appropriate for non- majors and students in the health and paramedical sciences (Sargent College). Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking.
    • Scientific Inquiry I
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
    • Critical Thinking
  • CAS BI 116: Biology 2 with Integrated Science Experience 1 Lab
    Integration of general chemistry with biology and neuroscience, with an emphasis on how each discipline interacts experimentally. Laboratory focuses on projects relating to enzymes and their function. 3 lecture hours (meets with CAS Bl 108 lecture), 3 hours lab. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Writing-Intensive Course, Critical Thinking.
    • Scientific Inquiry II
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
    • Critical Thinking
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS BI 119: Sociobiology
    Designed for non-science majors to fulfill natural science divisional requirements. The evolution of animal and human societies; the adaptive significance of social organization; altruism; cooperation; courtship and reproductive behavior; the genetics, development, and epigenetics of social behavior; human social evolution; evolutionary psychology; religion; impact of evolutionary theory on social thought. Three hours lecture plus discussion. Carries natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Scientific Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
    • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings
    • Scientific Inquiry I
    • Critical Thinking

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