BIOL

Biology Lab [4 credits]

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

LABORATORY [1 credit] This laboratory introduces students to experiments and other activities are conducted to develop proficiency in use of metric values, preparation of solutions, isolation and identification of organic molecules of living systems. Cell structure and function, including cellular reproduction and other metabolic processes, are studied. Basic aspects of anatomy and physiology of vertebrates are introduced.

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

lab

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BIOL

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Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

LABORATORY [1 credit] These laboratory exercises will focus on the anatomy and physiology of prokaryotes, protists and fungi; the development, physiology, microscopic and gross anatomy of plants; and the development, anatomy and physiology of invertebrates. Molecular biology techniques are introduced which may be used by students in the conduct of individual or small group research projects to address basic problems in the life sciences. 101L.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

Prerequisite

Grade of C or better in BIOL 101 and

credits, including lecture and lab] 178

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

Lecture and Lab [3/1 credits]

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY I [1 credit] This lab experience is designed to stimulate interest, strengthen concepts addressed in lecture and provide students with laboratory skills. The structure and function of cells, histology, gross examination of bones, and dissection and identification of individual muscles will be completed during this semester. 101, 101L or permission of the Instructor.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

Prerequisite

Grade of C or better in BIOL

Physiology II Lecture and Lab

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY II [1 credit] The laboratory focus will include dissections and identification of structures of the systems studied in BIOL 222. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 221, 221L or permission of the Instructor.

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

and Lab

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

(Anatomy) [4 credits, including lecture and lab] This course presents the fundamentals of vertebrate anatomy and function with consideration of evolutionary trends. The basic body plan of chordates as seen in different taxa will be studied, including dissections of selected representatives. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 101, 101L or permission of the Instructor.

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

(Development) [4 credits, including lecture and lab] This course introduces students to various aspects of normal and abnormal embryonic development of representative vertebrates – amphibia (frog), avers (chicken), Mammalia (pig and human). All 179

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

This course is designed to assist students as they seek to understand the relevance of microorganisms in human and plant symbiotic relationships – in disease progression and in industrial/environmental applications. Among the topics included are microbiological techniques, microbial replication, metabolism, growth, and proposed therapeutic treatment of diseases caused by microbes. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 101, 101L; CHEM 203, 233 or concurrent enrollment in the latter/permission of the Instructor.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

credit] These Laboratory exercises will reinforce concepts introduced in BIOL 270. Co-requisite: enrollment in BIOL 270.

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

credits] This course covers general principles, emphasizing morphological, molecular and physiological functions of cells and their development in higher plants. Multimedia technology is integrated throughout the lecture and laboratory curriculum. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BIOL 102, 102L; CHEM 234, 204.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

MOLECULAR PLANT BIOLOGY [0 credit] This laboratory is designed to involve students in investigation, problem solving, and discovery. FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN to Students will work in small groups with computer simulation programs and other activities involving plants. Experiments using molecular biology techniques will allow studies in plant genetics; physiology and histology will be covered. Computer exercises allow students to investigate molecular techniques, principles of genetics, classification of organisms based on evolutionary relationships, evolutionary mechanisms, population ecology and other topics. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 313 is required.

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

credits] & Biology Elective Lecture and Lab [3/1 credits]

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

and Lab

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

credits] 180

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

[Alternating Years] Pharmacology: Chemistry and Mechanisms of Drug Action BIOL 410, 410L Experimental Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA, Lecture and Lab

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

lab

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BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

Systems Lecture and Lab 135

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

and lab

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

NEUROPHARMACOLOGY [3 credits lecture and 1 credit lab] This course examines the structure and anatomical organization of the central nervous system, the diseases and conditions that arise when the brain is altered, and the methods and drugs used to treat them. Pre-requisites: BIO 420, 420L or permission of the Instructor.

Subject

BIOL

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

semester] This course’s objectives are to increase the student's understanding of interrelations of scientific principles through oral and written presentations. Students are required to conduct library research on an approved topic. receiving the B.A. degree within 1- 3 semesters.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

Prerequisite

senior status with expectations of

Four to eight additional elective credits in biology are required. These courses should be chosen in consultation with a biology faculty academic advisor from the advanced undergraduate courses listed below.

Subject

BIOL

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course

Edition

2020-2021-undergraduate

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www.fisk.edu

semester. Brian Nelms. This course is designed to familiarize students with some of the key techniques used in molecular biology, with a focus on DNA and RNA. Students will learn the 27

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

Lab (1). Spring Semester. Brian Nelms. This course addresses the question of how single cells can go on to become the wonderfully complex people, plants, or animals we come into contact with every day, covering many of the essential processes and cellular machinations giving rise to diverse organ systems and cell types throughout the animal kingdom. The course introduces some of the model organisms used to study these processes, fosters multidisciplinary learning by incorporating elements of cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. Discussions also touch on how an understanding of the processes that occur during embryonic development can inform everything from ideas about fighting cancer to theories on evolution. NSCI 370 and 370L INTRO TO CANCER BIOLOGY (4 credits) lecture (3) and Lab (1), Saumya Ramanathan: This course provides an introduction to cancer and its hallmarks. Some of the topics in the class include: biology and genetics of cancer, tumor suppressors, oncogenes, and immunology and cancer. In addition, students will delve deeper into epigenetic mechanisms that cause cancer and therefore gain a deeper understanding of the “flow” of biological information and the central dogma. BIOL 581 AND 582, SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY, 1-4 credits. (All Faculty) This course is offered for first-year graduate students to provide training in literature searches, planning, and conducting independent research. Each student will be assigned a small project that is expected to be completed by the end of the second semester. A detailed report in the form of a manuscript is required.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

Primary literature articles relevant to the students’ chosen research areas will be presented, analyzed, and discussed by participating faculty and students. Students will be expected to attend this Journal Club regularly both years in the graduate program [0.5 credits each semester]. During the SECOND YEAR, each student will present at least two journal articles in Journal Club.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

0.5

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0.5

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credits

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

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www.fisk.edu

be conducted by students. This is a requirement for M.A. degree candidates in biology. Only up to six (6) credits of Thesis Research can be counted towards the 30 credits required for graduation.

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

1

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6

Credit unit

credits

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

on basic tenets for clear and effective scientific writing and uses the preparation of Chapter 1 of 28

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

the Master’s program, and is intended to support the development of a manuscript for publication that also can serve as a chapter (or more than one chapter, if there are more than one manuscripts developed) for the final Master’s thesis. Students funded by the R25 Bridge to the Biomedical Sciences are required to take this course

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

1

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1

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Credit

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course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu

these credits do not count for graduation). Offered for students who have completed all course requirements but have not submitted an approved thesis. Vanderbilt Courses available to Fisk Biology MA Program Trainees: Terminal Master’s students are encouraged to enroll in some of the Vanderbilt courses identified below to fulfill their academic interests and degree requirements. Bridge students will be expected to take at least two courses at Vanderbilt during the MA phase of their program. It is imperative that students review off-campus courses with their advisor to select appropriate courses. Furthermore, the student and their advisor should contact the instructor to determine whether the student’s background has adequately prepared them for enrollment in a particular course. Below is a sample listing of some courses available in Vanderbilt’s Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Department of Biological Sciences. These were chosen because they are those most relevant to current areas of research at Fisk, but there are many other departments with many additional course offerings. It will be best to work with your mentor and the Program Leadership to identify courses of interest and stay up-to-date on currently offered courses (many graduate courses are subject to change as new areas of research develop).

Subject

BIOL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

9

Type

course

Edition

2019-2020-graduate

Source

www.fisk.edu