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COURSES – The College of Wooster<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Foundations of Biology (BIOL111).\u00a0<\/strong>This introductory course focuses on concepts considered central to understanding biology, including the nature of science, inheritance, gene expression, descent with modification and evolution by natural selection.\u00a0This course is designed to provide potential biology majors with the fundamental concepts required for the study of biology. The course serves as a prerequisite for all biology courses number higher than 20000.<\/li>\n
  2. Cell Physiology and Laboratory (BIOL305).\u00a0<\/strong>This course focuses on the cellular and molecular basis for complex physiological processes such as aging, disease pathologies, tissue formation and maintenance, and intracellular communication. Specific concepts covered include, signal transduction, membrane biology, cell division, maintaining cellular organization, and motility. The laboratory will include student-led investigations, using model organisms to explore complex cellular processes. Three lectures and one laboratory\/discussion section a week. Prerequisite(s): CHEM-11200, minimum grade C-, and BIOL-20100, minimum grade of C-; or permission of the instructor.<\/li>\n
  3. Computational\u00a0Biology and Laboratory (BIOL345).<\/strong>This course focuses on core concepts in mathematical and computational modeling of complex biological processes. Specific topics include modeling of molecular networks, cellwide processes such as metabolism, physiological processes, pattern formation and population dynamics. A key objective of the course is to showcase the power of, and need for theoretical and computational approaches in biological and biomedical research. The course will include student-led investigations of current primary literature, and the use of computational models to gain insight into the dynamics of complex biological processes at multiple scales. Computer programming skills are not a pre-requisite. Three hours of lecture a week Prerequisite(s): BIOL-20100, minimum grade C-, and 1 BIOL-30500, BIOL-30600, BIOL-30700, BIOL-33500, BIOL-36600, BIOL-37700, BIOL-38000, or IDPT-20013.<\/li>\n
  4. Gateway to Molecular and Cellular Biology and Laboratory (BIOL201).\u00a0<\/strong>This course serves as an introduction to the major concepts in the fields of molecular and cellular biology. Topics include cellular structure, bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, photosynthesis, cell division and growth, and molecular genetics. In laboratory, students will learn specific laboratory techniques and will gain experience interpreting and communicating experimental results. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-11100, Minimum grade C-; Previous or concurrent reqistration in CHEM-11200.; Take BIOL-20100L; CHEM-11200 (and CHEM-11200L).<\/li>\n
  5. Introduction to Bioinformatics (IDPT20013).<\/strong> Bioinformatics applies the tools of computer science to the research questions of molecular biology and biological chemistry. In this class students are first introduced to the basic concepts of molecular biology and computer programming. Subsequently, students work collaboratively to develop and explore the analytical tools of bioinformatics, as applied to the analysis of genomes, the prediction of RNA and protein structure, and the analysis of evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite(s): CSCI 10000, minimum grade C-, CSCI 10200, minimum grade C-, or BIOL 20100, minimum grade C-; or permission of the instructor.<\/li>\n
  6. First Year Seminar – Everything is a Network (FYSM-10100-39).\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>What do your cells, cellphones, infectious diseases and political beliefs have in common? They can be explored through the emerging field of network science! This First-Year Seminar will examine a diverse range of complex systems such as societies, business relationships, cells, ecosystems and the internet. We will begin by discovering the networks that thread through our world, guided by the popular science book \u2018Linked<\/em>\u2019 [A.-L. Barab\u00e1si]. Aided by the sci-fi novel \u2018A Deepness in the Sky<\/em>\u2019 [V. Vinge], we will examine networks our society may need to contend with in the future. Through a hands-on visualization project combined with alumni interactions, we will also discover the breadth and complexity of the Wooster alumni network. In addition, during Fall break you will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago, meet with alumni and experience the breadth of options offered by a CoW education.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    CLASS WEBPAGES – The College of Wooster<\/b><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – FYS-FA2017: Everything is a\u00a0Network<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/b><\/p>\n