Biomolecular Science (BMS-UY)

As arranged special project (experimental, theoretical, computational or literature search)

This laboratory accompanies the lecture course BMS-UY 1003 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology. This laboratory course is required for BMS and CBE majors taking BMS-UY 1003, but is optional for other majors. | Co-requisite: BMS-UY 1003

The course covers the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on cell and molecular biology. The course material includes introduction to biomolecules and bioenergetics, basic organization and functioning of living cells and general principles of genetics and reproduction.

This is a one-semester overview course in chemistry, providing examples of important discoveries and important chemical innovators, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research. Field opportunities are developed to allow students to contribute to the discipline. | Prerequisite: Only first-year students are permitted to enroll in this introductory level course.

This laboratory accompanies the lecture course BMS-UY 2003 Introduction to Physiology. This laboratory course is required for BMS majors taking BMS-UY 2003, but is optional for other majors. | Prerequisite: BMS-UY 1003 or BMS-UY 1004. Co-requisite: BMS-UY 2003

The course covers the fundamentals of animal physiology with emphasis on the mammal. The course will focus on the origin, development, and evolution of the vertebrates and their organ systems, including Nervous and Endocrine systems, Muscles, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal and Digestive systems. | Prerequisite: BMS-UY 1003 or BMS-UY 1004

The course introduces statistical methods used in biology, including probability, statistical distributions, regression, correlation and tests. | Prerequisite: CS-UY 1133 or CS-UY 1114 or Instructor's permission

The course introduces statistical methods used in biology, including probability, statistical distributions, regression, correlation and tests. | Prerequisite: CS-UY 1133 or CS-UY 1114 or Instructor's permission

This course follows the traditional approach to developmental biology. Starting with mechanisms of developmental organization and patterning, cell-cell communication and stem cells biology we will review the development in several model organisms, including Drosophila, amphibians, and birds. However, the main focus will be on mammalian development with detailed discussion of processes such as fertilization, gastrulation, neurulation, somitogenesis, development of the respiratory and digestive systems, and limb development. Special sections will be dedicated to birth defects, interplay between the environment and development and regeneration across species. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 1004 or BIOL-UA 11 or instructor's/advisor's permission

The course will cover both classical and modern computer-intensive statistical methods. Applications to the analysis of laboratory data will include problems commonly encountered in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, systems biology and medicine. Data sets will be analyzed in the context of hypotheses underlying the experiments in which they were generated. No previous background in statistics is required. | Prerequisites: MA-UY 1124 and (CS-UY 1133 or CS-UY 1113 or CS-UY 1114) or Instructor's/Advisor's permission

The course studies microbial organisms, especially bacteria and viruses. Topics: Microbial relationship to disease, infections and immunological processes. Mutation, transformation, transduction, induction and bioenergetic processes. Laboratory work includes experimental analysis of microbial structure and physiology by biochemical and cytochemical means. Also studied: Influence of environment on nutrition, enzymes and metabolism of representative microbial species. Lab fee required. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 2004 or an approved equivalent, and CM-UY 1014 or instructor’s permission.

This first semester of a year-long course explores the molecular basis of cell function and current trends in molecular biology. The lab component is a year-long project to locate, characterize, clone and express a gene. A lab fee is required. | Prerequisites: CM-UY 2223 or CM-UY 2224 (see BMS-UY 4324 for second semester).

Mechanism involved in functional processes of cells and multicellular organisms, including integration and control aspects. Membrane function, transport, excitation, conduction, contraction, luminescence. Lab fee required. | Prerequisite(s): BMS-UY 2004 or an approved equivalent, and CM-UY 1004 or CM-UY 1024. Corequisite(s): PH-UY 2023 .

This laboratory accompanies the lecture course BMS-UY 3613 Advanced Molecular Biology. It is required for BMS majors. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 1003 and BMS-UY 1001; Co-requisites: BMS-UY 3613

This course is focused on the structure and function of genes, including DNA replication, repair and packaging in chromosomes, the regulation of gene expression, transcription and translation. In addition to all major topics in molecular biology, we will discuss the molecular bases of organism development, the function of the immune system, and the biology of stem cells. The course will also focus on key methods in modern molecular biology/genetic engineering and their research and clinical applications, for example, for studying diseases such as cancer. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 1001, BMS-UY 1003 and CM-UY 2213 or instructor's/advisor's permission.

This laboratory accompanies the lecture course BMS-UY 3713 Advanced Cell Biology. It is required for BMS majors. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 3613 and BMS-UY 3611; Co-requisites: BMS-UY 3713

This course focuses on the cell as the basic structural and functional unit of life. We will cover (i) structure and function of cellular membranes and organelles, including transport of biomolecules and intracellular traffic; (ii) fundamental processes underlying cells growth, movement and communications; (iii) Cell division, growth, death and regulation of these vital biological processes. The role of the latter in diseases such as e.g. cancer will be briefly discussed too. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 3613 and BMS-UY 3611 or instructor's/advisor's permission

Epigenetic (“above genetic”) processes shape virtually every facet of biology, from development to tissue homeostasis and disease. Starting with an overview of historical perspectives and definitions of epigenetics, the course will discuss the major types of epigenetic modification of DNA and histones, and the role of epigenetic regulation in normal and disease states. The lectures will include discussions of carcinogenesis, inflammation and neurodegeneration, the effect of early life stress on gene expression, and epigenetic contributions to other chronic conditions, such as asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease, and eating disorders. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 3613 or instructor's/advisor's permission

In this course, students present seminars based on current literature.

This laboratory accompanies the lecture course BMS-UY 3114 Genetics. It is required for BMS majors. | Prerequisites: BMS-UY 3713 and BMS-UY 3711; Co-requisites: BMS-UY 4113

This lecture course seeks to build upon foundational concepts in genetics introduced in freshman BMS-UY 1003 and molecular genetics covered in the junior BMS-UY 3613 and BMS 3713 Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology courses respectively, while demonstrating the contemporary application of classical genetics to various fields, including genomics, genetic testing, ancestry, epigenetics, reproductive healthcare, etc. A brief review of the birthing of genetics by Gregor Mendel will be provided, but the main focus of the course will be on new methods and technologies, such as for example, gene sequencing, CRISPR and lentiviral gene therapy, and their application in health care and beyond. | Prerequisite: BMS-UY 3613 and BMS-UY 3713 or instructor's/advisor's permission.

This is the second semester of a year-long course that examines the molecular basis of cell function and current trends in molecular biology. The lab component is a year-long project to locate, characterize, clone and express a gene. Lab fee required. | Prerequisite: BMS-UY 3314.

This course explores the molecular basis of complex biochemical functions, membrane transport, intercellular and extracellular signaling, metabolism and energy transduction, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and control, macromolecular assemblies and special topics in biochemistry.

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

4 credits each as arranged

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

The course investigates problems in biomolecular science under faculty supervision. Library research, experimental studies and written reports are required. | Prerequisites: CM-UY 4011 and senior status or adviser’s approval,

The course investigates problems in biomolecular science under faculty supervision. Library research, experimental studies and written reports are required. | Prerequisites: CM-UY 4011 and senior status or adviser’s approval

The internship comprises supervised projects in hospital, community or industrial settings. Students are evaluated on basis of written and oral reports presented to faculty and outside project co-sponsors. Faculty conferences and visits are required. Internships are open to senior students with approval of the departmental adviser. Planned experiences significantly expose students to relationships between theoretical information and practical applications. | Prerequisite: senior status or adviser’s approval.