Rooms for final exams are posted on the course website.

Since some students missed last week's classes, they will be repeated as follows:

Today, Tuesday April 22, 301 Pupin:  After the evening lecture (7 pm), Dr. Gibber will repeat the first part of the 4/22 lecture, wrapping up the urinary system.

Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 am - 1 pm or thereabouts, 633 Mudd:  Dr. G will give the second part of the 4/22 lecture, followed by Dr. M with the 4/24 lecture, both on the immune system.

Schedule has been updated to correspond to readings for remainder of semester.

Please fill in the online course evaluation.  

I've announced some upcoming seminars during the semester.  If you'd like to be on an email list to learn about such seminars in the future, send me an email and I'll add you to the Seminar List.  jrg43  (Dr. Gibber)

No class this Thursday, April 17.

Students registered in the School of General Studies:  The Dean wants to know what you think about student services, advising, financial aid, and more.  Fill out the GS Student Survey at http://www.gs.columbia.edu/surveysays/  and you'll be entered in a raffle.  Prizes include a $500 gift certificate, a lunch with Dean Awn, and more.

Exams returned after class today.  If you don't pick yours up, it'll be left in the boxes in the hallway outside Room 744 Mudd. 

We hope to return exams and post answer key on Thursday.

Wednesday, April 9, 8 pm, in 516 Hamilton, two former CC students will describe their careers since graduation.  Eric Pflanzer has been working as a biotech analyst, working with investors, professors and attorneys to market bioscience discoveries that may become potential drugs.  Grace Lee worked for a few years at a medical education company, and now analyzes clinical trial data for a pharmaceutical company. 

Friday, April 11, 12-1 pm, 303 Hamilton.  Dr. Rod Ulane, University of Texas- Southwestern Medical and Graduate Schools:  Which way to a career in medicine and biomedical research: MD vs. PhD vs. MD/PhD degrees

Friday, April 11, 1-2 pm, in 209 Havemeyer, Page Stoutland will describe his career from a laboratory chemist to a director of the national response to chemical and biological and nuclear weapons.

Saturday, April 12, 2-5 pm, 2nd floor Math Building, Dr. Jonathan Newman, coordinates Army's research on protection against nerve agent poisoning and trains doctors to respond to victims of nuclear, biological and chemical warfare.

Tomorrow, Friday, March 28, 1:30 pm in Lerner Party Space (basement), Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, a Dean on the Board of Admissions at Columbia University Medical School will speak about the admissions process, what they are looking for, and will answer any questions about medical school. Sponsored by the Charles Drew Pre-Med Society

Monday, March 31, 2:30-3:30 pm, in 209 Havemeyer, Dr. Michael Baden, will talk about careers in forensics. He works for the NY State Police, and was a forensic pathologist involved in the investigation of the deaths of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. Sponsored by the Columbia Chemistry Careers Committee (C4)

Regrades of Exam 1 available after class, then in the boxes outside 744 Mudd.

Want to be a TA for biology in the summer, spring or fall?  Email Dr. Mowshowitz, dbm2@columbia.edu.  She'll keep a file of those who are interested, and get in touch with you in future semesters.

I've changed the Schedule page, to coincide with what we're actually doing in class, so look at the most recent versions when you're ready to study or read the book.  

Please give the TAs some feedback about what is or isn't working in recitation.  C2006 students:  Fill out the Recitation Evaluation form for the TA for your section.  F2402 students:  Fill out the form for the section you attend, and if you don't attend either, answer just the final question. 

Tonight, Tuesday, 7 pm, the Biology and Chemistry Departments will have an open house for students who are thinking of majoring in biology or chemistry, in Havemeyer Lounge, (7th floor Havemeyer).

On the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA structure, several art institutions have organized exhibits demonstrating how science influences art.  See the Bio Dept's Science in the City website for listing.

Exams were returned last week.  If you didn't get yours, it should be in the cubby boxes in the hallway outside 744 Mudd.  

Regrade requests for the Fall semester exams are also in the cubby boxes outside 744 Mudd.

SURF extra credit due today.

CANCELLED:  Tonight, 7 pm, the Biology and Chemistry Departments will have an open house for students who are thinking of majoring in biology or chemistry, in Havemeyer Lounge, (7th floor Havemeyer).

We hope to return the exams on Thursday.

You may be interested in attending one of these events where James Watson will speak:

WHEN: Sunday, February 23, 7 pm
WHERE: Cooper Union, 7 East 7th St, The Great Hall
COST: Free

ABC News reporter Robert Krulwich will speak with James Watson on the
impact of DNA on our culture. RSVP to Hallie Deaktor 212-255-8455,
extension 13 or hallie@rosengrouppr.com.
Sponsored by the new science magazine, SEED.

WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 7 pm
WHERE: American Museum of Natural History, W 81st St & CPW
COST: $13.50 for students, $15 others

On the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA, Watson
will speak about his work with Francis Crick, his years with the Human
Genome Project, and the direction of current research on DNA. Includes
DNA: The Secret of Life, a short film about the discovery of the structure
of DNA and its implications.  Part of their continuing education program, so make reservations in advance, seats tend to sell out. http://www.amnh.org/ Click on Public Programs > Lectures.

From a student: This website has some fantastic pictures of plasma membranes, endo/exocytosis, and co-translational import. I found it pretty helpful and I think that others might like it too.
elmo.shore.ctc.edu/biotech/molbio/notes10-22.htm

Check the exam schedule for any changes in reviews and off hrs. due to snow cancellations. Review questions from exams of '02 are now posted -- see exam page.

Ravi's Monday recitation is rescheduled to Wed, 10:35 to 12:35 in 1000 Fairchild.

A nice link to a site that describes how proteins enter the ER membrane. Let us know if you find this useful and/or if you find any other good sites.

SURF reports for extra credit may be handed in Tuesday 2/25, after class. See FAQ for an explanation of why we want them right away in spite of midterms.

F2402 Students: New Recitation Time! The evening recitations are now Monday, 4-5, in 222 Pupin and Tues, 7-8, in 329 Pupin. The morning recitation(s) are still Tues and Thurs, 12-1, in 903 Altshul.

C2006 Section G, Wed 7-9 (Sarah) -- new room! Recitation will meet in 311 Fayerweather.

An exam is coming up next week on 2/20. Extra recitations & off. hrs will be scheduled. Last year's exam and all administrative details (where, what time, what it covers etc.) will be posted shortly. A sign up sheet for the late section (7:30) will be available in class this week.

Lecture outlines of last year are available for those who like to read ahead. There is a link to the index of old lectures at the top of the old '02 schedule. Note that the order of topics is not exactly the same.

Our first Bagels 'n Bio will be tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 9-10 AM in Room 1000 Fairchild.  Learn about the research of two Biology Department professors who study the cytoskeleton.   If you plan to come, please email Dr. Mowshowitz dbm2@columbia.edu by tonight, so that we know how many bagels to buy.  We'll provide bagels, cream cheese, and juice... Coffee drinkers - Bring your own!

Another Science Talk from the Bio dept on Wed Feb. 12! Darcy Kelley is talking on "How Brains Communicate" at 8 pm in 831 Pupin.

For those who want to write about the SURF symposium for potential extra credit:  The deadline to hand in the summaries is Monday, February 17.

Don't forget the SURF Symposium!

The Problem Book is available at the Village Copier; it's also on reserve in the bio library.

Two corrections.
(1) On Tuesday 2/4, in the morning lecture, the iron carrying protein was referred to by the wrong name. The name in the notes is correct. See FAQ for more details.
(2) In notes of Lecture 3, the way C0₂ is transported (using band 3 protein) was incorrectly explained. The notes have been fixed.

The SURF Symposium will be in one week, on Friday, February 7, from 11 AM to 2 PM. See the course website for how you can get potential extra credit while attending the symposium.

Wonder what happens to those who've finished this course?  One student, Sarah Weakley, is planning to go to medical school, but took time off after graduation to teach fourth graders through the Teach for America program.  She'll be visiting Columbia next week and would be happy to describe her experiences to students who are interested in the program.  She'll be in the foyer outside Ferris Booth Commons in Lerner Hall, on Monday, February 3, from 12-1:30 pm.  The next deadline for TFA applications is February 21.  

Columbia undergraduate students are starting a local chapter of The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), a national organization that provides guidance, networking, internships, and other opportunities.  First general meeting is tonight, Tuesday, January 28th, from 8-9 pm in Furnald Lounge (the dorm near Lerner).  All are invited.  

Problems for this week are posted online, in the Problem Solving section of the website.  See "Which problems to do".  The complete Problem Book will be ready later in the week.   

C2006 students: There are lots more empty seats in the room where the evening section meets, so feel free to attend those lectures instead. That's 301 Pupin, 5:40-6:55.

C2006 students:  You'll have a quiz in your first recitation, next week.  Please look over this week's notes before going to recitation.

For those buying plane tickets or making other long-range plans, please note dates for the course exams below.  

Thursday, February 20
Thursday, April 3
Tuesday, May 13

Our first Bagels 'n Bio will feature two Biology professors discussing their research on the cytoskeleton, the subject of today's lecture.  Details will be announced next week.

Welcome to C2006 & F2402!  The lectures will be identical in the two courses, so students can attend either the morning or evening classes.  Dr. Mowshowitz will be lecturing the first half of the semester, Dr Gibber the second half.  There are a few administrative differences from last semester, most notably a change to three exams instead of four.  Please read "About the course" to get the details.

Look through the web page to familiarize yourself with what's where.  

Which textbook should you read?   If you've been reading mostly Purves, et al.'s Life, then you'll find that sufficient for this semester too.  If you prefer a more detailed text like Becker, et al.'s The World of the Cell, then you can read Becker for the cell biology parts, and Sherwood's Human Physiology for the physiology parts.  There are several copies on reserve in the Biology Library, and the bookstore has ordered some.  Used copies may be available at DogEars.

Courseworks will be used to post answers to questions you have about the material.  We've also instituted a Question of the Week to get information from you about how the course is progressing.

Recitations begin next week.  Students in C2006 should sign up this week, using the online form, and we'll post your assigned recitation sections early next week. 

The Problem Book should be available soon, at The Village Copier. We'll announce when it's ready.

Two ways to learn about ongoing research:  Attend the SURF symposium on Friday February 7, from 11 to 2, in the Rotunda of Low Library to learn about the research that undergraduates have been doing.  You'll have a chance to earn extra credit, as well. 

We plan to schedule some Bagels 'n Bio Breakfasts, where professors in the Biology Department will discuss their research with a small group of interested students.  

Leftovers from last term: Exams from C2005/F2401 may be picked up after the first class in C2006/F2402. After that, they'll be in the boxes outside of 744 Mudd.