Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 825 (01) - Population Genetics Lab

Population Genetics Lab

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 13009

Hands-on approach to exploration of evolutionary forces affecting the frequency and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations. Wet lab techniques include DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digestion, PCR, DNA fragment size-selection. Computational skills include high-throughput sequencing data control, identifying allelic variants, and generation of population genetic summary statistics. One semester of genetics and one semester of statistics recommended.

Co-Requisite: GEN 805

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	M	1:10pm - 5:00pm	RUDMAN G51

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 871 (01) - Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 10626

Structure, organization, replication, dynamics, and expression of genetic information in eukaryotes. Focus on molecular genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of gene expression and its control; molecular genetic control of cell division and differentiation during development. One semester of genetics recommended.

Equivalent(s): BCHM 871

Instructors: John Collins

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HORT 207

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 872 (01) - Evolutionary Genetics of Plants

Evolutionary Genetic of Plants

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 16014

Mechanisms of genetic change in plant evolution, both in nature and under human influence. Topics include neo-Darwinian theory; speciation and hybridization; origins and co-evolution of nuclear and organelle genomes; gene and genome evolution; transposable elements; chromosome rearrangements; polyploidy; genetic modification. Lab introduces methods in information gathering, bioinformatics, genome analysis, plant breeding, and genetic manipulation. One semester of genetics recommended prior to taking this course. Lab.

Equivalent(s): PBIO 872

Cross listed with : GEN 772.01

Instructors: Chris Hernandez

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	MURK G04

Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 401 (01) - World Regions: Europe and the Americas

World Regions I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 110
CRN: 10353

Examines the rich diversity of human life in the following world regions: North America; Middle and South America; Europe; Russia and the post- Soviet states; and Oceania. We will examine the geography of these regions focusing on the following thematic concepts: Environment; Globalization and development; power and politics; urbanization; and population patterns. This course also serves as an introduction to geography.

Equivalent(s): GEOG 401H

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Alvin Maingi Solomon

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	HS 205

Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 405 (01) - There Is No Planet B

There Is No Planet B

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 13388

Introduces human-environment relations as a central focus of geography, spanning social and environmental sciences. Considers mapping, natural resource use, commons and markets, hazards, political ecology, and land use change. Case studies link core concepts with examples from local to international scales.

Attributes: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)

Instructors: Jennifer Brewer

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	MCC 240

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 560 (01) - Natural Hazards and Human Disasters

Natural Hazards

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 50
CRN: 15291

A survey of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, floods drought, hurricanes and severe weather, and the human disasters they cause. The geography of community vulnerability to natural hazards and the factors that influence risk and recovery are also examined.

Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts

Attributes: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)

Instructors: Mary Stampone

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	NESM 125

Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 572 (01) - Geography of the Natural Environment

Geog of Natural Environment

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 50
CRN: 15292

Provides an introduction to geography of the natural environment, including landforms, weather and climate, water resources, and biogeography. Examines the processes that shape the different elements of the environment and the relationships between them.

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery)

Instructors: Mary Stampone

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	NESM 125

Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 574 (01) - Global Landscapes and Environmental Processes

Global Landscapes and Environ

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 13420

A survey of earth's major landforms and the geographic factors that influence their development, distribution, and morphology. Topics include mountain building, river systems, desert migration and expansion, glacial and periglacial environments, and shoreline evolution. Discusses interactions with human activities and climate change. Emphasizes how these processes interact to form surface features that are unique to their geographic environment.

Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery)

Instructors: Alvin Maingi Solomon

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	HS G21

Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 582 (01) - Global Trade and Local Development

Global Trade

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 12419

This course examines the ways in which global trade interacts with local development across the world. It studies the special organization of economic activities through basic approaches in economic geography. It also studies the history and contemporary state of international competition and collaboration.

Equivalent(s): GEOG 582W

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: Tu Lan

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	3:10pm - 4:30pm	HORT 210

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Geography

GEOG 591 (01) - Making Maps: GIS Fundamentals

Making Maps: GIS Fundamentals

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13000

Introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to design digital maps, integrate diverse data sources, and conduct basic spatial analyses. Appropriate for students with or without computer technology background. Skills are highly employable in many careers where spatial data can be used, including social justice, public health, sustainability, town and urban planning, economic development, public safety, energy, transportation, construction, environmental hazards, political strategy, security and diplomacy, military intelligence, marketing, education, communications, real estate, and public humanities.

Instructors: Tu Lan

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	5:10pm - 7:30pm	KING N134

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