11 courses with the subject BIOL B, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BIOL B201GENETICS1.0
BIOL B201 Genetics (1 Unit) This course focuses on the principles of genetics, including classical genetics, population genetics and molecular genetics. Topics to be covered include the genetic and molecular nature of mutations and phenotypes, genetic mapping and gene identification, chromosome abnormalities, genome editing, epigenetics, and cancer genetics. Examples of genetic analyses are drawn from a variety of organisms including Drosophila, C. elegans, mice and humans. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisites: BIOL B110 and CHEM B104. Quantitative Readiness Required (QR). Enrollment cap 36 with 4 post-baccalaureate spaces. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for lottery: Biology & BCMB majors by class (senior then junior then sophomore); then minors by class, then other students.
BIOL B202 Neurobiology (1 Unit) This course provides a cellular and molecular lens on foundational topics in neuroscience, such as electrophysiology, synaptic transmission, plasticity, and neural circuit development and function. Students will develop skills necessary to read primary literature in neuroscience. Lecture and activities three hours per week. Prerequisites: One semester of BIOL B110 or B111, Neuroscience 100, or permission of instructor. Enrollment cap 30 with 3 post-baccalaureate spaces. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Junior Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Sophomore Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Senior Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Biology & Neuroscience minors; then other majors and minors by class (seniors then juniors, etc).
BIOL B215 Biostatistics with R (1 Unit) An introductory course in statistical analysis focusing on biological data. This course is structured to develop students' understanding of statistics and probability and when to apply different quantitative methods. The lab component focuses on how to implement those methods using the R statistics environment. Topics include summary statistics, distributions, randomization, replication, and probability. The course is geared around problem sets, lab reports, and interactive learning. No prior experience with programming is required. Suggested preparation: BIOL B110 or B111 highly recommended. Students who have taken PSYC B205/H200 or SOCL B265 are not eligible to take this course. Enrollment cap 16. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Biology & BCMB majors by class (senior then junior then sophomore); then Biology, BCMB and Data Science minors by class, then other students.
BIOL B216 Genomics (1 Unit) An introduction to the study of genomes and genomic data. This course will examine the history of this exciting field, the types of biological questions that can be answered using large biological data sets and complete genome sequences as well as the techniques and technologies that make such studies possible. Topics include genome organization and evolution, comparative genomics, and analysis of transcriptomes, with a focus on animal genomics and humans in particular. Prerequisite: One semester of BIOL B110. BIOL B201 is highly recommended. Enrollment cap 16. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Biology & BCMB majors by class (senior then junior then sophomore); then Biology, BCMB and Data Science minors by class, then other students.
BIOL B220 Ecology (1 Unit) A study of the interactions between organisms and their environments. The scientific underpinnings of current environmental issues, with regard to human impacts, are also discussed. Students will also become familiar with ecological principles and with the methods ecologists use. Students will apply these principles by designing and conducting experiments in both the laboratory and the field, with the campus serving as a living laboratory. Lecture three hours a week, laboratory/field investigation three hours a week. There will be mandatory field trips throughout the semester. Prerequisite: one semester of BIOL B110 or B111 or permission of instructor. Enrollment cap 16. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Senior; Junior; Sophomore; Major/Minor/Concentration.
BIOL B238 Ethics in Biology (1 Unit) Students will read and discuss various texts to understand the intersection of ethics with biology in the modern world in light of the history of questionable morality and ethics in science. We will specifically focus on the medical sciences, environmentalism, and how settler colonialism is an intrinsic part of most scientific research practices. Prerequisites: a college-level introductory science class like BIOL B110 or B111, ENVS 101 or GEOL 101.
BIOL B255 Microbiology (1 Unit) Invisible to the naked eye, microbes occupy every niche on the planet. This course will examine how microbes have become successful colonizers; review aspects of interactions between microbes, humans and the environment; and explore practical uses of microbes in industry, medicine and environmental management. The course will combine lecture, discussion of primary literature and student presentations. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL B110 and CHEM B104. Enrollment limit 22. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: seniors and juniors majoring in Biology or BCMB at Bryn Mawr College.
BIOL B271 Developmental Biology (1 Unit) An introduction to embryology and the concepts of developmental biology. Concepts are illustrated by analyzing the experimental observations that support them. Topics include gametogenesis and fertilization, morphogenesis, cell fate specification and differentiation, pattern formation, regulation of gene expression, limb development, neural development, and developmental plasticity. The laboratory focuses on observations and experiments on living embryos. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.; some weeks require additional hours outside of the regularly scheduled lab. Prerequisite: one semester of either BIOL B110 or B111 or permission of instructor. Enrollment limit 22 with 2 post-baccalaureate spaces. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Senior; Junior; Sophomore; Major/Minor/Concentration.
BIOL B312BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN A CHANGING WORLD1.0
BIOL B312 Biodiversity Conservation in a Changing World (1 Unit) How is biodiversity responding to human-induced global change, and how can ecological knowledge be applied to conservation? This course explores pressing ecological challenges such as endangered species management, invasive species spread, and climate-driven range shifts. Through case studies and primary literature, we will examine how conservation biologists, invasion ecologists, and population biologists use data-driven approaches to understand ecological dynamics, inform decision-making, and propose real-world solutions. Students will explore quantitative methods by analyzing and discussing scientific papers, gaining insight into the role of data and models in conservation science. By the end of the course, students will design a research proposal detailing how to collect and analyze data for forecasting ecological change or modeling biodiversity threats. Prerequisites: Any 200-level BIOL course OR ENVS 201 OR permission of instructor. Students should have completed at least one QM course.
BIOL B318 Sex in Modern Healthcare (1 Unit) A primary goal of this course is to explore the spectrum of biological sex, a concept that is usually described as entirely binary, but is highly variable with as many as 1% of individuals born with differences in sex development. We will also study topics specific to people with uteruses including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause to gain a more comprehensive understanding of these physiological processes. In addition, this course will engage with societal issues affecting patients who identify as women including access to reproductive and gender affirming healthcare, and the of historical understudying of female physiology. Serves as capstone eligible course for Biology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 and any 200-level biology course. Enrollment Cap 16. Serves as capstone eligible course for Biology majors. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Senior BIOL/BCMB Majors (preference to students using this course for Senior Capstone requirement), then Junior BIOL/BCMB Majors, then random.
BIOL B352 Immunology (1 Unit) An introduction to immunology with a focus on the dynamic network of molecules and cells underlying the vertebrate immune response. This problem-based workshop course uses primary research articles and a curiosity-driven, open-ended laboratory research project to make sense of complicated biology and empower each student to build a big-picture view of this fast-moving, interdisciplinary field. Key themes include: immune cell specification and development; molecular recognition and immune cell signaling; generation of immunological memory; and cancer immunotherapies. Learning strategies include problem solving, small group discussion, and critical analysis of the primary literature. Three hours of class meetings and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL B110 and any 200-level course in Biology. Enrollment cap 20. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Senior; Junior; Sophomore; Major/Minor/Concentration
