Updated June 22, 2021
Approved Courses
for Masters in Biotechnology Students
Here is a
list of required and pre-approved elective courses. Even though our
program will accept courses in the list to fulfill degree requirements, it does
not mean that you automatically qualify to take them. Check with the professor
and the department offering the courses to see if you meet the pre-requisites
set forth by them. Courses availability and time are tentative and will
be updated as information becomes available. Always check Directory of Classes for
official listing of actual offering time and location.
N.B. No course taken
for P/F or R credit may be counted towards the Academic
Requirements of the program.
Core
Biotechnology Courses (Required, 9 points)
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BIOL |
3 |
MW 4:10-5:25 |
Biotechnology. D. Kalderon
and L. Chasin |
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BIOL |
3 |
MW |
Drugs
and Disease. L. Yamasaki |
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BIOL |
3 |
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Seminar
in Biotechnology. L. Yamasaki |
Approved
Laboratory (minimum 6 points)
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BIOL |
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Proteomics
Laboratory. L. Brown This course
deals with the proteome: the expressed protein complement of a cell, matrix,
tissue, organ or organism. The study of the proteome (proteomics) is broadly
applicable to life sciences research, and is increasing important in
academic, government and industrial research through extension of the impact
of advances in genomics. These techniques are being applied to basic
research, exploratory studies of cancer and other diseases, drug discovery
and many other topics. Techniques of protein extraction, two-dimensional gel
electrophoresis and mass spectrometry will be covered. Emphasis will be on
mastery of practical techniques of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and database
searching for identification of proteins separated by gel electrophoresis as
well as background tutorials and exercises covering other techniques used in
descriptive and comparative proteomics. Open to students in M.A. in
Biotechnology Program (points can be counted against laboratory requirement
for that program), Ph.D. and advanced undergraduate students with background
in genetics or molecular biology. Students should be comfortable with basic
biotechnology laboratory techniques as well as being interested in doing
computational work in a Windows environment. |
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BIOL |
6 |
MTWR
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Summer
Intensive Laboratory in Biotechnology. L.
Yamasaki
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BIOT GR5501 |
3-6
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Supervised
Research. L. Yamasaki |
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BIOL
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3-6 |
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Supervised
Research.
L. Yamasaki |
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F Su |
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BMEN |
4 |
MWF |
Tissue
and Molecular Engineering Laboratory.
C. Jacobs |
Approved
Program Electives (minimum 15 points)
Category A elective is indicated by a green triangle
(►). Category B elective is indicated by
a pink square (■).
At least 2 of
the 5 electives taken must be category A (►) electives.
Applied Mathematics (bulletin
listing)
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APMA |
3 |
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Principles
of Applied Math. A. Sagiv |
Biological Sciences (bulletin
listing)
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BIOL GU4001 |
3 |
M 1:10-4:00
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Advanced
Genetic Analysis. M. Chalfie Prerequisites: For undergrads: Introductory
Genetics (W3031)and permission of the instructor.
This seminar course provides a detailed presentation of areas in classical
and molecular genetics for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate
students. Topics include transmission genetics, gain and loss of function
mutations, genetic redundancy, suppressors, enhancers, epistasis, expression
patterns, using transposons, and genome analysis. The course is a mixture of
lectures, student presentations, seminar discussions, and readings from the
original literature. Undergraduates wishing to take the course need to have
taken Genetics W3031 or its equivalent and received the instructor's permission.
Enrollment is limited to 25 students. |
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BIOL |
4 |
TR |
Neurobiology I: Cellular
and Molecular. J. Yang |
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BIOL |
3 |
F
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Neural
System - Circuits in the Brain. R. Yuste |
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BIOL
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3
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W |
Advanced
Seminar in Neurobiology. J. Yang Prerequisites:
one year of introductory biology and W3004/W4004 "Cellular and Molecular
Neurobiology" (or equivalent). Students will read and discuss classical
as well as contemporary research papers on membrane excitability, ion
channels and transporters, synaptic transmission and plasticity, and sensory
receptors. Focus will be on intellectual creativity, conceptual breakthroughs
and technical advances. A key goal of this course is to help students
become a critical reader and thinker. |
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BIOL |
3 |
TR |
Developmental
Biology. A. Heicklen |
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BIOL |
3 |
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Seminar
in Epigenetics. S. Jia |
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Su
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BIOL |
3 |
TBD |
Cell
Biology. E. Barnhart |
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Su
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BIOL GU4075 |
3 |
TBD |
Biology
at Physical Extremes. O. Sahin Prerequisites:
One year each of biology and physics, or permission from the instructor. This
is a combined lecture/seminar course designed for graduate students and
advanced undergraduates. The course will cover a series of cases where
biological systems take advantage of physical phenomena in counter intuitive
and surprising ways to accomplish their functions. In each of these cases, we
will discuss different physical mechanisms at work. We will limit our
discussions to simple, qualitative arguments. We will also discuss
experimental methods enabling the study of these biological systems. Overall,
the course will expose students to a wide range of physical concepts involved
in biological processes. |
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■ |
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BIOT |
3 |
W 6:10-8 |
Biotechnology
Law. A. J. Morrison The term
�biotechnology law� is used here to mean a collection of distinct areas of
law that play a prominent role in the biotech industry. There are many
legal disciplines having at least some nexus with this industry, and they
include such diverse specialties as corporate law, securities law, real
estate law, employment law, tax law and healthcare law.
However, this course features the interrelated
areas of intellectual property law, regulatory law and contract law, with a
particular emphasis on patent law. Patents and related agreements have
become critical resources for universities and research institutes.
Similarly, patents, patent-related agreements and regulatory filings are the sine qua non of
biopharmaceutical companies. This course is designed to arm students
with an understanding of these fields so that, during their biotech careers,
they can productively work with counsel to manage their organization�s patent
portfolio and litigations, negotiate and draft development and license
agreements, and oversee regulatory affairs. Since other courses in the
Biotechnology MA Program thoroughly address biotech regulatory affairs, this
course addresses only selected regulatory topics germane to patent
protection, licensing, generic drugs and biosimilars.
The biotech, pharmaceutical and diagnostic
sectors will be the course�s industrial focal point. The course
therefore requires familiarity with the science underlying these subjects.
Lectures will include ample discussion time to
reinforce concepts taught and ensure that lingering questions are dealt with
immediately and in sufficient detail. |
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BIOT |
3 |
W 6:10-8 |
Ethics
in Biopharm Pat/Reg Law. A.
J. Morrison |
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BIOT
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3 |
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Entrepreneurship
in Biotechnology. D. Sable By
instructor permission only This course
is directed towards advanced students in biotechnology, other sciences or
engineering. Its specific objectives are:
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BIOT |
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Stem
Cell Biology and Applications. D. Kalderon |
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BIOT |
3 |
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Biopharmaceutical
Development and Regulation. R. Guido
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■ |
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BIOT |
3 |
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Seminar
in Biotechnology Development and Regulation. R. Guido |
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BIOL
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3 |
TR
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Biological Microscopy. R. Tomer |
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Sp
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BIOL |
3
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MW |
Virology. V. Racaniello |
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BIOL
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Biophysical Chemistry I & II. J. Hunt and A. Palmer |
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BIOC
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4 |
TR
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Biochemistry
I: Structure and Metabolism. B. Stockwell |
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BIOL
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4 |
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Genomics
of Gene Regulation. H. Bussemaker |
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Sp |
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CHBC
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4 |
TR |
Molecular
Systems Biology II. R. Gonzalez |
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BIOC
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3 |
MW
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Molecular
Biology. A. Heicklin, J. Manley |
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BIOL |
4 |
MW |
Evol
Bio in the Age of Genomics. G. Sella and M. Przeworski |
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Sp
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BIOL |
3
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Topics
in Human Genetics. G. Sella, M. Przeworski,
and J. Pickrell |
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BIOL |
3 |
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Cell Signaling. R. Prywes |
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Sp
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►
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BIOL |
3
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Molecular
Biology of Cancer. C. Prives |
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►
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BIOL |
3
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Genetics. I. Greenwald and M. Attner
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BIOL |
4
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Neurobiology
II: Development and Systems. R. Yuste |
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BIOL |
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Neurobiology
II: Development and Systems. E. Barnhart |
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BIOL |
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Intro to Management Principles - Applications in Biopharma. Students in the MA in Biotechnology Program at Columbia commonly go on to pursue careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. The departmental training focus is technical. However, a basic understanding of management principles can be highly beneficial for optimizing job performance as well as for job advancement, and is commonly a challenging new skill to be mastered by new technical hires in the biopharmaceutical industry. This course has two components: 1) a survey of the basic elements of management education and 2) a series of actual cases taken from the biopharmaceutical industry which will allow students to see how the basic management principles they have learned are applied. The cases cover a range of business areas with an emphasis on the effects of business decisions on R&D operations and productivity. Cases will involve strategies for R&D management, strategies for business operation/expansion, issues of licensing /acquisition versus in house discovery of new products, generics versus brand name proprietary drug businesses, managing mergers and acquisitions and entrepreneurship. Cases will be rigorously discussed and debated in class. There is no single route to good management practice or corporate success, so in many instances diametrically opposed opinions will both have merit. As some students will have had workplace exposure, students should bring such experience and knowledge to case discussions. The course will thus be in good part taught using the Socratic Method. |
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BIOL |
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TBD
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Macromolecular Structural Interaction. J. Hunt |
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►
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BIOL |
2
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TBD
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Macromolecular Structural Interaction. J. Hunt |
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BIOL |
3
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MW
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The Central Dogma: Mechanisms and Regulations. J. Manley, C. Prives, S. Jia, M. Jovanovic |
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Sp
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BIOL |
3
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Readings in Evolutionary Genomics. P. Andolfatto and G. Sella The course covers a range of current topics in evolutionary and quantitative genetics, with two main aims: 1) to expose students to important, open questions in the field and 2) to help them learn how to read research papers carefully and critically. This year we will focus on the genetic basis of adaptation. Adaptation is the dynamic evolutionary process by which an organism’s fitness increases in a particular environment via changes in the frequencies of alleles contributing to heritable phenotypic trait variation. Recent evidence from human genetics, and past evidence in quantitative genetics in a variety of organisms, indicate the heritable variation in many traits is highly polygenic, suggesting that when selection pressures change, adaptation should be highly polygenic as well. At the same time, there appear to be many examples in which adaptation occured by large effect changes in few genes. We will review the theory and evidence, with the goal of understanding when we should expect adaptation to proceed by these different modes. |
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biophysics (bulletin
listing)
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BCHM
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4.5 |
MWF |
Molecular
Biophysics. B. Honig
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BCHM |
3 |
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Membrane
Receptor/Transport Proteins. A. Karlin |
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BCHM
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4.5 |
MWF |
Diffraction
Analysis of Macromolecules. W. Hendrickson |
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BCHM
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4.5 |
MW |
Biochemistry/Molecular
Biology I. S. Lomvardas |
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BCHM
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4.5 |
MWF 2-3:20 |
Biochemistry/Molecular
Biology II. G. Gunderson, A. Yamamato |
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Sp
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BIET |
3 |
M — W (online)
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Philosophy
of Bioethics. A. Kuflik |
Biomedical Engineering (bulletin
listing)
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BMEN |
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T — R |
Special Topics in Biomedical
Engineering. K. Reuther and A. Kyle |
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BMEN |
3
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MW 8:40 - 9:55 |
Quantitative Physiology I. L. Kam |
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Sp
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BMEN *NEW!* |
3 |
M 1:10 - 3:40 |
Electrophysiology of Human Memory * Navigation. J. Jacobs |
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BMEN |
2
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Ethics
for Biomedical Engineers. J. Loike |
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BMEN |
3
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Neural Control Engineering. Q. Wang |
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BMEN |
4
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Biostatistics for Engineers. J. Jacobs |
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BMEN
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4
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Driving Forces of Biological Systems. S. Sia |
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BMEN |
3
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Biomechanics
of Cells. C. Jacobs
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F
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BMEN |
3
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Statistical Machine Learning for Genomics. E. Azizi |
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BMEN
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MW
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Tissue
Engineering. C. Hung |
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BMEN
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MW
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Synthetic
Biology: Prin Genetic Circuits. T. Danino |
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BMEN
E4530
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Drug and Gene Delivery. K. Leong
Prerequisites: BME I (BMEN E3010) Prerequisites: BME I. The course covers the application of polymers and other materials in drug and gene delivery, with focus on recent advances in the field. It covers basics of polymer science, pharmacokinetics, and biomaterials, cell-substrate interactions, drug delivery system fabrication from nanoparticles to microparticles and electrospun fibrous membranes. Applications include cancer therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Course readings include textbook chapters and journal papers. Homework assignments take the format of an assay responding to an open-ended question. A term paper and a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation are required at the end of the semester. |
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BMEN E4560 |
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Dynamics
of biological membranes Prerequisites:
BIOL C2005, BMEN E4001 or equivalent. The structure and dynamics of
biological (cellular) membranes are discussed, with an emphasis on biophysical
properties. Topics include membrane composition, fluidity, lipid asymmetry,
lipid-protein interactions, membrane turnover, membrane fusion, transport,
lipid phase behavior. In the second half of the semester, students will lead
discussions of recent journal articles. |
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BMEN E4580 |
3 |
TR |
Fundamentals
of Nanobioscience and Nanobiotechnology
H. Hess BIOL
C2005-C2006, BMEN E4001‐E4002 (Recommended) or with
instructor permission. The purpose of this course is to introduce studentsto
the emerging fields of nanobioscience and
nanotechnology. Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter on an
atomic, molecular and supramolecular scale, is an interdisciplinary field
with potentially wide-ranging applications. Biological systems can be
considered as a proof-of-principle of the feasibility of many nanotechnology
concepts.
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BMEN
E4590
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3
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BioMems: Cellular and
Molecular Applications. S. Sia
Prerequisites:
Chemistry CHEM C3443 or CHEN C3545 or equivalent and MATH V1201 Corequisites: BIOL C2005 or equivalent Topics include biomicroelectromechanical,
microfluidic, and lab-on-a-chip systems in biomedical engineering, with a
focus on cellular and molecular applications. Microfabrication techniques,
biocompatibility, miniaturization of analytical and diagnostic devices,
high-throughput cellular studies, microfabrication for tissue engineering,
and in vivo devices.
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BMEN |
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Bioinstrumentation. A. Kyle
Prerequisites: (ELEN E1201) and (COMS W1005) Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing the various components of a benchtop cardiac pacemaker. Design instrumentation to measure biomedical signals as well as to actuate living tissues. Transducers, signal conditioning electronics, data acquisition boards, the Arduino microprocessor, and data acquisition and processing using MATLAB will be covered. Various devices will be discussed throughout the course, with laboratory work focusing on building an emulated version of a cardiac pacemaker. |
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BMEN
E6001
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- 5:00
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Current Topics in Biomedical Nanotechnology. H. Hess
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BMEN
E6005
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3
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MW
1:10
- 2:25
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Biomedical Innovation I. K. Reuther
Prerequisites: Master's students only. Project-based design experience for graduate students. Elements of design process, including need identification, concept generation, concept selection, and implementation. Development of design prototype and introduction to entrepreneurship and implementation strategies. Real-world training in biomedical design and innovation. |
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BMEN E6006
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10:10
- 12:40
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Biomedical Design II. K. Reuther
Second semester of project-based design experience for graduate students. Elements of design process, with focus on skills development, prototype development and testing, and business planning. Real-world training in biomedical design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. |
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BMEN
E6007
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4:10
- 6:30
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Lab-to-Market. K. Reuther and A. Nye
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BMEN
E6510
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R
1-3:00
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Stem Cell, Genome Engineering, & Regenerative Medicine. S. Tsang, G. Vunjak-Novakovic, D. Egli
Prerequisites: (BMEN E4001) or (BMEN E4002) and Biology, Cell Biology The seminar course will include general lectures on stem cell biology followed by student presentations and discussion of the primary literature. The themes to be presented include 1. Basic stem cell concepts; 2. Basic cell and molecular biological characterization of endogenous stem cell populations; 3. Concepts related to reprogramming; 4. Directed differentiation of stem cell populations; 5. The use of stem cells in disease modeling or tissue replacement/repair; 6. Clinical translation of stem cell research.
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BMEN E6505
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10:10-12:40
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Advanced Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. H. Lu Prerequisites: (BMEN E4501) or BMEN E4501 or equivalent. Corequisites: BMEN E4001 or BMEN E4002 Advanced biomaterial selection and biomimetic scaffold design for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Formulation of bio-inspired design criteria, scaffold characterization and testing, and applications on forming complex tissues or organogenesis. Laboratory component includes basic scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro evaluation of biocompatibility. Group projects target the design of scaffolds for select tissue engineering applications. |
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BMEN E8001 |
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Current
Topics in Nanobiotechnology and Synthetic Biology. H. Hess Review and
critical discussion of recent literature in nanobiotechnology
and synthetic biology. Experimental and theoretical techniques, critical
advances. Quality judgments of scientific impact and technical accuracy.
Styles of written and graphical communication, the peer review process. The
purpose of this course is to acquaint students with recent advances in nanobiotechnology and synthetic biology, and practice
critical reasoning skills and scientific techniques on the basis of recent
literature. A central goal is to enable the students to arrive at
well-founded judgments of technical and scientific quality of publications,
in order to accelerate the growth of their ability to produce high-quality
work themselves. The class will be conducted in seminar-format, with
discussions moderated by the professor and anchored by student presentations
evaluating assigned publications. The publications will treat both,
theoretical and experimental work, and their selection will stress the
important interplay between theoretical insights and experimental advances.
The involved mathematical and computational approaches will be an integral
part of the discussion. All students are required to read in detail each
publication prior to its discussion in class. Each student will present two
papers using a powerpoint presentation over the
course of the class. All students will submit summaries of each discussion
which briefly describe the goals, techniques, results and merits of each
publication. |
Biomedical Informatics (bulletin
listing)
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BINF
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Acculturation to Prog & Stat K. Natarajan
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BINF |
3 |
MW |
Introduction
to Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine. N.Tatonetti An overview
of the field of biomedical informatics, combining perspectives from medicine,
computer science and social science. Use of computers and information in
health care and the biomedical sciences, covering specific applications and
general methods, current issues, capabilities and limitations of biomedical
informatics. Biomedical Informatics studies the organization of medical
information, the effective management of information using computer
technology, and the impact of such technology on medical research, education,
and patient care. The field explores techniques for assessing current information
practices, determining the information needs of health care providers and
patients, developing interventions using computer technology, and evaluating
the impact of those interventions. |
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BINF |
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Methods in Health Information Tech. V. Lorenzi |
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BINF |
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Biological
Sequence Analysis. R. Friedman Note: Must
be registered and attend the first class. |
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BINF |
3 |
MR
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Computational
Biology. A. Rzhetsky |
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BINF |
3 |
TR
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Computational
Biology: Proteins, Networks and Function. D. Vitkup |
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BINF |
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Quant/Comp
Aspects of Infectious Diseases. R. Rabadan
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Biostatistics (bulletin
listing)
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BIST
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1 |
MW |
Introduction
to Vital Statistics. M. Pavlicova |
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BIST |
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Introduction
to Biostatistics. S. Lopez-Pintado |
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BIST |
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Introduction to Biostatistical Methods. S. Ayton |
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BIST P6110 |
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R 5:30-8:20
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Statistical
Computing with SAS. J. Lee This is a
Public Health Course. Public Health classes are offered on the Health
Services Campus at 168th Street.For more detailed
course information, please go to Mailman School of Public Health Courses
website at http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/academics/courses |
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BIST
P6170
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3
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R
2:30-5:20
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New
Drug Development: Regulatory Overview. R. Mac Arthur
Prerequisites:
P6104 or the quantitative module of the MPH Core. This course will provide an
introduction to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the drug
development and approval process, often referred to as the 'Critical Path'.
The class will begin with a review of the history and organization of the FDA, and analysis of the principle steps along the
critical path, including preclinical testing, clinical testing (drug
development phase 0 thru IV), Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing
Practices, Good Clinical Practices, and adverse event reporting. Different
types of FDA submissions (IND, NDA, ANDA, SPA, eCTD), and FDA meetings will
be examined, along with accelerated drug approval strategies, orphan drug
development strategies, generic drug development, and post-marketing Sponsor
commitments. Throughout the class we will study the related legislation and
regulations that empower FDA, and the interrelated FDA guidance documents
that define FDA expectations.
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BIST
P8105
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3
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TR
10-11:20 |
Data Science. A. Goldsmith |
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BIST
P8109 *NEW!*
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M 1:00-3:50
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Statistical Inference. P. Gorroochurn Prerequisite: Public Health P8104. Suggested preparation: P6104, P8104 and working knowledge of calculus, population parameters, sufficient statistics. Basic distribution theory. Point and interval estimation. Method of maximum likelihood. Method of least squares regression. Introduction to the theory of hypothesis testing. Likelihood ration tests. Nonparametric procedures. Statistical design theory. |
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BIST
P8120
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3
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TR
6-7:20
ONLINE ONLY |
Analysis of Categorical Data. S. Nemeth |
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BIST
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Public Health P6104 or the equivalent. Fundamental methods and concepts of
the randomized clinical trial; protocol development, randomization, blindedness, patient recruitment, informed consent,
compliance, sample size determination, cross-overs, collaborative trials.
Each student prepares and submits the protocol for a real or hypothetical
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and Ali Yamamoto For all
first year Ph.D. students. Provides a unified curriculum that covers many of
the topics that students need to know to successfully carry out research in
biological sciences. Topics include basic biochemical principles, processes
common to all eukaryotic cells such as transcription, translation and the
cell cycle, and mechanism of cell-cell signaling. |
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Genome and the Cell. E.F.
Leonard Prerequisites:
BIOL C2005, MATH E1210 The utility of genomic information lies in its
capacity to predict the behavior of living cells in physiological,
developmental, and pathological situations. The effect of variations in
genome structure between individuals within a species, including those deemed
healthy or diseased, and among species, can be inferred statistically by
comparisons of sequences with behaviors, and mechanistically, by studying the
action of molecules whose structure is encoded within the genome. This course
examines known mechanisms that elucidate the combined effect of environmental
stimulation and genetic makeup on the behavior of cells in homeostasis,
disease states, and during development, and includes assessments of the
probable effect of these behaviors on the whole organism. Quantitative
models of gene translation and intracellular signal transduction will be used
to illustrate switching of intracellular processes, transient and permanent
gene activation, and cell commitment, development, and death. |
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Biology. V. Cornish Development
and application of chemical methods for understanding the molecular
mechanisms of cellular processes. Review of the biosynthesis, chemical
synthesis, and structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids.
Application of chemical methods--including structural biology, enzymology,
chemical genetics, and the synthesis of modified biological molecules--to the
study of cellular processes--including transcription, translation, and signal
transduction. Course
Objectives: In
this course, we will cover subject matter in chemical biology. We will
discuss approaches for discovering and optimizing chemical tools for
measuring and perturbing biological systems. Topics covered will include
high-throughput assay development, screening, chemical library creation,
high-throughput chemistry, affinity purification of target proteins and
target validation, protein microarrays, molecular evolution, protein
engineering and synthetic biology. The course is intended to provide a
foundation needed for advanced chemical biology research, i.e. the creation
and use of chemical probes of biological processes and macromolecular
function. The course will be of interest to students at the interface between
chemistry and biology, and students interested in medicine, academic chemical
biology and drug discovery efforts. |
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provides a rigorous introduction to the theory underlying widely used
biophysical methods, which will be illustrated by practical applications to
contemporary biomedical research problems. Prerequisites:
At
least one year of coursework in single-variable calculus and not being
freaked-out by multivariable calculus. Physics coursework through
classical mechanics and electromagnetism (preferably calculus-based).
One year of general chemistry (either AP chemistry or a college
course). One year of college coursework in molecular/cellular biology
and biochemistry equivalent to Biology C2005-2006 at Columbia. The
first semester of this course sequence (BIOC GU4323) is NOT a prerequisite
for the second semester (BIOC GU4324). However, thermodynamic models
and data-analysis methods developed during the first semester will be
employed in a significant number of assessments during the second semester.
A tutorial covering empirical application of these methods will be provided
for students who enroll for the second semester without having taken the
first. |
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Chemistry II. J. Hunt and A.
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This course
provides a rigorous introduction to the theory underlying widely used
biophysical methods, which will be illustrated by practical applications to
contemporary biomedical research problems. Prerequisites:
At
least one year of coursework in single-variable calculus and not being
freaked-out by multivariable calculus. Physics coursework through
classical mechanics and electromagnetism (preferably calculus-based).
One year of general chemistry (either AP chemistry or a college course).
One year of college coursework in molecular/cellular biology and biochemistry
equivalent to Biology C2005-2006 at Columbia. The first semester of
this course sequence (BIOC GU4323) is NOT a prerequisite for the second
semester (BIOC GU4324). However, thermodynamic models and data-analysis
methods developed during the first semester will be employed in a significant
number of assessments during the second semester. A tutorial covering
empirical application of these methods will be provided for students who
enroll for the second semester without having taken the first. |
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Principles
and Applications of Modern DNA Sequencing Technology. ��A. Bendesky
and D. Eaton Genome sequencing, the technology used to
translate DNA into data, is now a fundamental tool in biological and
biomedical research, and is expected to revolutionize many related fields and
industries in coming years as the technology becomes faster, smaller, and
less expensive. Learning to use and interpret genomic information, however,
remains challenging for many students, as it requires synthesizing knowledge
from a range of disciplines, including genetics, molecular biology, and
bioinformatics. Although genomics is of broad interest to many fields - such
as ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, medicine, and computer science - students
in these areas often lack sufficient background training to take a genomics
course. This course bridges this gap, by teaching skills in modern genomic
technologies that will allow students to innovate and effectively apply these
tools in novel applications across disciplines. To achieve this, we implement
an active learning approach to emphasize genomics as a data science, and use
this organizing principle to structure the course around computational
exercises, lab-based activities using state-of-the-art sequencing
instruments, case studies, and field work. Together, this approach will
introduce students to the principles of genomics by allowing them to
generate, analyze, and interpret data hands-on while using the most
cutting-edge genomic technologies of today in a stimulating and engaging
learning experience. |
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Evolution: Genes, Organisms, Populations and Ecosystems.
I. Brito
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be discussed include: theories on the evolution of virulence; coevolution of
host and pathogen; genetic variability of parasites, viruses and bacteria;
roles of parasites in ecosystems; biodiversity and infectious disease;
pathogen evolution over landscapes. |
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Nature: DNA, Race & Identity. M. Pollack and R. E.
Pollack This 4
point seminar on Human Identity is taught from the perspective of four
different disciplines; Law, Religion, Science, and Medicine. The course
focuses on human identity, beginning with the individual over the lifespan
and progressing to communal and global viewpoints using a framework of
perspectives from biology, genetics, medicine, public health, psychiatry,
religion and the law. |
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some background in ecology, evolutionary biology, and/or statistics is
recommended. An introduction to the theoretical principles and practical
application of statistical methods in ecology and evolutionary biology. The
course will cover the conceptual basis for a range of statistical techniques
through a series of lectures using examples from the primary literature. The
application of these techniques will be taught through the use of statistical
software in computer-based laboratory sessions. |
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Neuroscience: Circuits in the Brain. A. Lazar Prerequisites
ELEN E3801 or Biology W3004. The biophysics of computation: modeling
biological neurons, the Hodgkin-Huxley neuron, modeling channel conductances and synapses as memristive
systems, bursting neurons and central pattern generators, I/O equivalence and
spiking neuron models. Information representation and neural encoding:
stimulus representation with time encoding machines, the geometry of time
encoding, encoding with neural circuits with feedback, population time
encoding machines. Dendritic computation: elements of spike processing and
neural computation, synaptic plasticity and learning algorithms, unsupervised
learning and spike time-dependent plasticity, basic dendritic integration.
Projects in Matlab. |
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to Human Space Flight. M. Massimino
Introduction
to human spaceflight from a systems engineering perspective. Historical and
current space programs and spacecraft. Motivation, cost and rationale for
human space exploration. Overview of space environment needed to sustain
human life and health, including physiological and psychological concerns in
space habitat. Astronaut selection and training processes, spacewalking,
robotics, mission operations, and future program directions. Systems
integration for successful operation of a spacecraft. Highlights from current
events and space research, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, and
International Space Station (ISS). Includes a design project to assist
International Space Station astronauts.
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Introduction to the mathematical tools and algorithmic implementation for representation and processing of digital pictures, videos, and vidual sensory data. Image representation, filtering, transform, quality enhancement, restoration, feature extraction, object segmentation, motion analysis, classification, and coding for data compression. A series of programming assignments reinforces material from the lectures. |
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Principles
of Genetics and the Environment. G. Freyer
This course
will provide EHS students with a deeper knowledge of the biology that
underlies environmental health sciences. The goal is to provide students with
knowledge of how exposure leads to adverse health effects. The course will
begin with a description of the molecular mechanisms that control cellular
processes that are affected by environmental exposures. This will include
molecular genetics, classical genetics, epigenetics and human genetics.
Course material will cover the processes of the cell cycle, protein synthesis
and modification, carcinogenesis and other diseases. Building on these
fundamental concepts we will explore systems that are the targets of
environmental exposure, the nervous system, respiratory system,
cardiovascular system and the immune system. Infectious diseases and problems
arising from over population will be discussed. The format of the course will
include didactic lectures, group work and reading assignments from primary
papers. |
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second semester of PGE. This course builds on the first semester and will
focus on the human genetics and the role of the environment in human genetic
disease. It should be of interest to students who want to pursue studies on
human health that involve both genetics and environmental factors such as
asthma, alcoholism, schizophrenia and cancer. The course will basically cover
3 areas of genetics, classical genetics including Mendelian and Population
Genetics, molecular genetics including genetic engineering and genomics, and
gene environment interactions. This course will require a large amount of
work from the students, but active participation should be rewarding.
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a working knowledge of calculus. Fundamentals of probability theory and
statistical inference. Probabilistic models, random variable, useful distributions,
expectations, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem. Statistical
inference: point and confidence interval estimation, hypothesis tests, linear
regression.
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Integrative Nutrition & Pathophysiology. M. Onge
Prerequisite:
registration as a nutrition degree candidate or instructor�s
permission. Discussion of pathology, symptomatology, and clinical
manifestations with case presentations when possible. Laboratory
assessments of each condition. Principles of nutritional intervention
for therapy and prevention. |
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to the Mathematics of Finance. M. Smirnov Prerequisites: MATH UN1102 and MATH UN1201 , or their equivalents. Introduction to mathematical methods in pricing of options, futures and other derivative securities, risk management, portfolio management and investment strategies with an emphasis of both theoretical and practical aspects. Topics include: Arithmetic and Geometric Brownian ,motion processes, Black-Scholes partial differential equation, Black-Scholes option pricing formula, Ornstein-Uhlenbeck processes, volatility models, risk models, value-at-risk and conditional value-at-risk, portfolio construction and optimization methods. |
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Graduate level coursework in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Basic computer
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Advance
Topics in Theoretical Neuroscience. L. Abbott, K. Miller, A. Kerzhner,
and S. Fusi |
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Introduction
to Neural Development. K. Miller, A. Kerzhner,L. Abbott, and S. Fusi |
Pathology and Cell Biology (bulletin
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Cellular
Tissue & Architecture R. Liem and L. Pon |
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Cancer
Biology I. R. Baer and A. Lasorella |
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Biology II.
E. Gelmann and A. Neugut. No
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Mechanisms
in Human Disease I. R. Lie |
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Mechanisms
in Human Disease II. R. Liem. |
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Stem
Cells & Lineage Specific. S. Tsang and D. Egli The lecture
series will include general lectures, analyses and discussions of primary
literature on stem cell biology, as well as student presentations. The themes
to be presented include 1. basic stem cell
concepts; 2. basic cell and molecular biological
characterization of endogenous stem cell populations from a number of model
systems; 3. concepts related to reprogramming;
4. directed differentiation of stem cell
populations; 5. the use of stem cells in disease
modeling or tissue replacement/repair; 6. ethical
considerations of stem cell research. |
Pharmacology (bulletin
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Structure
and Function of Membrane Channels. K. Allis, H. Colecraft and N. Harrison |
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Principles
of Systems Pharmacology. R. Kass,
K. Allis, and N. Harrison The course
begins (mid September) with a section on basic
principles involved in new drug development e.g. requirements for different
routes of administration, how appropriate amounts of drugs get to their
therapeutic targets (drug distribution and pharmacokinetics), and how drugs
interact with their intended and unintended targets to cause therapeutic and
toxic effects (drug receptor interactions). New approaches to drug design
will also be discussed. The course then continues, examining effects of
currently used drugs on different organ systems, providing an overview of
mechanisms of therapeutic actions and toxicities and new directions in drug
development based on recent genetic, molecular and biochemical research.
Systems to be covered include central and autonomic nervous system including
treatment of drug abuse, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and
endocrine. Each session will involve a lecture and discussion with an expert
preceptor. Prospective students should have some understanding of basic human
physiology although an opportunity to expand this knowledge will be
provided. For more information, please contact the course director, Dr.
Andrew L Wit ([email protected]) or
the course administrator, Ms. Karen Allis ([email protected]) |
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Molecular
Pharmacology: from Membrane to Nucleus. K. Allis and C. Kellendonk and J. Scholz |
Physiology and Cellular Biophysics
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Principles
of Physiology. S. Lenhart and J. Loike
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Molecular
Pathophysiology Cardiovascular System. A. Tall, J. Loike |
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4
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The Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging. Christian Habeck and Victoria Leavitt Prerequisites:
courses in introductory psychology and cognitive psychology; and the
instructor's permission. Comprehensive overview of various conceptual and
methodologic approaches to studying the cognitive neuroscience of aging. The
course will emphasize the importance of combining information from cognitive
experimental designs, epidemiologic studies, neuroimaging, and clinical
neuropsychological approaches to understand individual differences in both
healthy and pathological aging.
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Memory and Executive Function: Lifespan. D. Freidman Prerequisites: the instructors permission, plus PSYC UN1001 or PSYC UN1010, or the equivalent. Optimal preparation will include some background in experimental design and statistics. Memory and executive processing are critical cognitive functions required for successfully navigating everyday life. In lifespan studies, both exhibit relatively long developmental trajectories followed by stasis and then relative decline in old age. Yet, neither memory nor executive function is a unitary construct. Rather, each is comprised of separable components that may show different developmental trajectories and declines or maintenance at older ages. Moreover, memory is malleable and is a reconstruction of past experience, not an exact reproduction. We will discuss a range of topics related to the development, maintenance and potential decline in memory and executive function from infancy through old age. |
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Evolution
of Intelligence, Consciousness and Language. J.
New Prerequisites:
W1001 or W1010 or the equivalent, based on instructor assessment, plus
permission of one of the instructors. How did language evolve and why are
human beings the only species to use language? How did the evolution of
social intelligence, in particular, cooperation, set the stage for the origin
of language and consciousness? We will explore how psychologists,
philosophers, neuroscientists, anthropologists, biologists and computational
scientists, among others, have collaborated during recent years to produce
important insights in the evolution of intelligence, consciousness and
language. |
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Topics
in Neurobiology and Behavior. Y. Gazes
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the instructor's permission. Examines current topics in neurobiology and
behavior. |
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Developmental
Affective Neuroscience. N. Tottenham
Prerequisites:
Courses in developmental psychology, and either
research methods or affective neuroscience, and instructor's permission.
Introduction to leading theoretical perspectives employed by developmental
psychologists in the study of affective neuroscience. Exploration of the
developmental brain and behavior relationships in humans and animal models of
typical and atypical emotional behavior, with a critical reading of recent
research findings in the field.
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Psychophysiological Methods/Analysis. N. Bolger
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Public Health (bulletin
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Public Health Program Planning. Bill Bowers, Therese J McGinn, Sara E Casey
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Communicable Diseases in Complex Emergencies. R. Moresky
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Vaccines: From Biology to Policy. P. Larussa
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Science
of Sustainable Water. W. McGillis
The
sustainability of water resources is a critical issue facing society over the
coming decades. Water resources are affected by changes not only in climate
but also in population, economic growth, technological change, and other
socioeconomic factors. In addition, they serve a dual purpose; water
resources are critical to both human society and natural ecosystems. The
objective of this course is to first provide students with a fundamental
understanding of key hydrological processes. Students will then use this
understanding to explore various sustainable strategies for integrated water
resources management. Numerous case studies will be highlighted throughout
the course to illustrate real world, practical challenges faced by water
managers. Students will be asked to think critically and to use basic
quantitative and management skills to answer questions related to sustainable
water development. Considering the importance of water to society the
understanding that students obtain from this course will be an essential part
of their training in sustainable management.
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Entrepreneurship: Develop/Implement New. M. McGuire
This course is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship and becoming CEO/Founders or leaders in industry as innovators and operators. The class is appropriate for those with a strong interest in new ventures or innovation at the corporate level, or for those who want to develop an entrepreneurial mindset even if you have no plans to start a business. This includes potential entrepreneurs, those interested in the financing of new ventures, working in new ventures, or a portfolio company, or in broader general management of entrepreneurial firms. Entrepreneurial topics include: the entrepreneurial journey, founders & co-founders, the art of the pitch, shaping opportunities, traditional business models, business models for the greater good, the lean startup method and the hypothesis-driven approach, technology strategy, product testing, marketing strategy, entrepreneurial marketing, venture financing and emerging developments. Academic readings, analysis of case studies, class discussions, independent exercises, reading assessments, team work, guest speakers, investor panels, weekly deliverable options and a final investor pitch are the main modalities used to help you learn and assist you on your entrepreneurial path. There are no prerequisites for this course. |
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Introduction to Health Care Negotiation. R.K. Jr. Erb
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Energy
Markets & Innovation. T. Bradford |
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Introduction
to Probability and Statistics. D. Rios |
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Probability Theory. C. Pasarica |
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Statistical Computing and Introduction
to Data Science. G. Young |