COURSE INFORMATION
Division of Biological Sciences

DBS205 Biological Sciences Seminars
Fall
Cross-listed at FAS as BPH-219
Dr. M. Wessling-Resnick
5 credits
Seminars. Two 1.5-hour sessions each week.

Faculty present seminars on their current research in the biological sciences and direct a student discussion of the logic and experimental design of this research. Topics include chemical and viral carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, immunology, molecular biology, metabolism, cardiovascular disease, parasitology, and how these areas apply to public health issues.

Course Note: Required for first-year students in the DBS/BPH program; ordinal grading option only. (5.06)

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DBS300 Laboratory Rotations
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.
Laboratories. 12-20 hours each week.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of the regular courses. Offers hands-on experimental methods of research in the biological sciences. Students perform individualized and original laboratory work. Includes participation in seminars, journal clubs, and assigned readings.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)
Course Evaluations

DBS300 Laboratory Rotations
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.
Laboratories. 12-20 hours each week.

An opportunity for independent study is offered for interested and qualified students or small groups of students. Arrangements must be made with individual faculty members and are limited by the amount of faculty time available. These programs are open to all students who wish to go beyond the content of the regular courses. Offers hands-on experimental methods of research in the biological sciences. Students perform individualized and original laboratory work. Includes participation in seminars, journal clubs, and assigned readings.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)
Course Evaluations

DBS301 Special Seminar
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

Topics and meeting time to be determined.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)

Course Evaluations

DBS301 Special Seminar
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

Topics and meeting time to be determined.
Course Note: Completed independent study contract is required at the time of registration; maximum of 5 credits per independent study topic; pass/fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)

Course Evaluations

DBS350 Research
Fall
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral students who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department. Inquiries about specific research opportunities should be addressed to the chair of the department.
Course Note: Pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)

Course Evaluations

DBS350 Research
Spring
Department Members
Time and credit to be arranged.

For doctoral students who have passed their school-wide Oral Qualifying Examination and who are undertaking advanced work along the lines of fundamental or applied research in the department. Inquiries about specific research opportunities should be addressed to the chair of the department.
Course Note: Pass/ fail only; signature of instructor required. (5.06)

Course Evaluations

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