Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• CAS MB 697: A Bridge to Knowledge: A Practical Seminar for First-Year Graduate Students in Biology
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: first-year MA or PhD students in Biology or MCBB, or first-time teach ing fellows in Biology or MCBB. - A seminar for first-year biology and MCBB graduate students. Basic pedagogical theory and professional development topics are covered. The course is intended to help students become effective teachers and members of the graduate community. Also offered as GRS BI 697.
• CAS MB 701: Graduate Readings In Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor. - Library research on well-defined subjects determined in consultation with faculty member.
• CAS MB 702: Graduate Readings In Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor. - Library research on well-defined subjects determined in consultation with faculty member.
• CAS MB 714: Professional Development for Biology PhDs
  This course is targeted at post-advancement Biology/MCBB PhD students. It aims to help students develop or update Individual Development Plans and gain the skills and information to successfully complete their PhD and explore diverse career paths.
• CAS MB 721: Graduate Biochemistry
  Introductory biochemistry course that in one semester covers the major principles of biochemistry; proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and metabolism. Emphasis on how knowledge was derived and the theoretical principles governing biochemistry.
• CAS MB 791: Graduate Laboratory Rotations 1
  Graduate Prerequisites: Students must be first-year students in the PHD program in Biology or MCBB. - Graduate students perform laboratory rotations with faculty with whom they may choose to perform their PhD dissertation research. Through critical reading, writing, laboratory meetings, faculty-student meetings and hands-on research, students are exposed to the faculty members research and laboratory environment.
• CAS MB 792: Graduate Laboratory Rotations 2
  Graduate Prerequisites: Students must be first-year students in the PHD program in Biology or MCBB and have completed GRS BI/MB 791. - Graduate students perform laboratory rotations with faculty with whom they may choose to perform their PhD dissertation research. Through critical reading, writing, laboratory meetings, faculty-student meetings and hands-on research, students are exposed to the faculty members research and laboratory environment.
• CAS MB 907: Research in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry
  Research in a selected topic in molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry.
• CAS MB 908: Research in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry.
  Research in a selected topic in molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry.
• CAS MB 981: Certified Full-Time Study
  CERT FT STUDY
• CAS MB 982: Certified Full-Time Study
  CERT FT STUDY
• CAS MB 983: Continuing Part-Time Study
  Continuing Study Part-Time
• CAS MB 984: Continuing Part-Time Study
  CONT STUDY PT
• CAS MB 985: Continuing Full-Time Study
  CONT STUDY CFT
• CAS MB 986: Continuing Full-Time Study
  CONT STUDY CFT
• CAS MR 500: Topics in Marine Science
  Examines contemporary topics in marine sciences. Prerequisites vary with topic. Offered as part of the Marine Semester. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
• CAS MR 533: Scientific Diving and Underwater Research Methods
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: enrollment in the Marine Semester, basic scuba diving certification, and consent of instructor. - Introduces students to underwater research methods. Lecture and dive exercises include diving physics, diving physiology, dive planning, equipment, first aid, and data collection. This course fulfills American Academy of Underwater Sciences scientific diver training requirements. Taught in the Marine Semester.
• CAS NE 503: Neuroimmunology
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS BI 203/NE 102 or BI 213 and BI 325/NE 203. - Neuroimmunology is a burgeoning field in neuroscience. This course examines current topics including the role of glia in brain development, health, and disease, glia-neuron crosstalk, impact of stress and environment on the neuroimmune system, and cell trafficking into the brain.
• CAS NE 520: Sensory Neurobiology
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASBI325 OR CASNE203) or consent of instructor. - Animals receive a constant stream of sensory input that they use to adjust their behavior. In this course we explore how sensory systems translate the physical features of the outside world into meaningful patterns of neural activity. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Scientific Inquiry II.
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  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Scientific Inquiry II
• CAS NE 521: Animal Models in Behavioral Neuroscience
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: junior standing and either CAS PS 231 or CAS NE 101. Strongly recommen ded: CAS NE 102 and either CAS PS 337 or PS 338. - Examines the modern behavioral approaches and wide range of species across the animal kingdom used to model human behavior and neural function. Lectures present background material, and students lead discussion of primary research articles. Also offered as CAS PS 521.