Biology

• CAS BI 753: Advanced Molecular Biology
  Graduate Prerequisites: (CASBI552) or consent of instructor. - In-depth analysis of current topics in molecular biology regarding the flow of information in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. Focus on primary literature. Includes genomic flexibility, signal transduction to the nucleus, chromatin structure, gene expression, cell cycle checkpoints, health-related topics.
• CAS BI 755: Cellular and Systems Neuroscience
  Advanced survey course in neurobiology. Topics covered include cell biology of the neuron, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, cell signaling, anatomical methods, development of the nervous system, and human neuroanatomy. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.
• CAS BI 764: Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health Colloquium
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Open to graduate students only and priority is given to students enrol led in the BU Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmenta l Health. - Introduction to the fields of Biogeoscience and Environmental Health. Through weekly reading, discussions, and research presentations, students acquire a basic foundation in urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health.
• CAS BI 765: Applied Research Methods in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Open to graduate students only and priority is given to students enrolled in the BU Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health. Completion of GRS BI/EE 764 highly recommended. - Students acquire skills in urban Biogeoscience, Environmental Health, and Statistics to tackle urban environmental challenges. Learning outcomes are achieved through learning about research methods related to urban air, soil, water quality, environmental stressors, nutrient cycles, and climate. Students read and deconstruct primary literature, have in-class discussions, and complete hands-on training.
• CAS BI 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 BI 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 BI 795: Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health: From Research to Policy
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: Open to graduate students only and priority is given to students enrol led in the BU Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmenta l Health. Students are required to meet with the instructor - Students learn how cities utilize scientific findings to address urban environmental challenges and develop communication skills to effectively translate scientific results to decision-makers and the public. Students complete a semester-long internship to gain experience applying scientific knowledge to decision making.
• CAS BI 911: Research in Behavior and Ecology
  
• CAS BI 912: Research in Behavior and Ecology
  
• CAS BI 925: Research in Cell and Molecular Biology
  
• CAS BI 926: Research in Cell and Molecular Biology
  
• CAS BI 935: Research in Marine Biology
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• CAS BI 936: Research in Marine Biology
  
• CAS BI 939: Research in Neurobiology
  
• CAS BI 940: Research in Neurobiology
  
• CAS BI 941: Research in Evolution
  
• CAS BI 942: Research in Evolution