Timeroom: Fall 2023

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Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 700 (01) - Current and Controversial Issues in Biology

Issues in Biology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 11707
This course explores current issues in the biological sciences that are controversial and have a significant impact on individuals and society. Issues related to human population growth, evolution, cloning, synthetic biology, genetically modified organisms, free will, etc. Biology capstone. Only open to Animal Science, Zoology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Biology, Marine & Freshwater Biology, and Sust Agriculture& Food Systems majors.
Section Comments: Students must have SENIOR class standing at the start of this course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Only listed majors in section: ANIMAL SCIENCES, BIOLOGY, MARESTFRSHBIO, NEUROSCI LSA, SUSTAGRBA, SUSTAGRBS, ZOOLOGY BA, ZOOLOGY BS
Instructors: Thomas Foxall
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 TR 9:40am - 11:00am KEND 205
Final Exam 12/13/2023 12/13/2023 W 10:30am - 12:30pm KEND 205
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 706 (01) - Data Science with R for the Life Sciences

Data Science for Life Sciences

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 15110
Introduces students to the basic data analysis and programming tools commonly used throughout the life sciences. Students will become proficient in R programming, data wrangling and cleaning, the principles of open and reproducible science, SQL database management, version control via Git/Github, building maps, and Bash command lines. Data sets and case studies from across the life sciences will be used throughout the course. The class culminates with an small group project.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Easton White
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 T 2:10pm - 3:30pm PARS N116
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 R 3:40pm - 5:00pm PETT 109
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 752 (01) - New England Mushrooms: a Field and Lab Exploration

New England Mushrooms

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   9  
CRN: 13890
Special Fees: $125.00
This is a hands-on field, lab and lecture course in the identification, classification, life histories, and ecology of mushrooms and other macrofungi. Lectures focus on macrofungal ecology and systematics. Laboratory instruction emphasizes morphological, microscopic, and molecular identification techniques, plus the use of smart-phone field note recording and on-line resources. Several field trips are required in addition to the weekly laboratory. Previous experience with fungi is not required. Grades are based on a collection, a project, and presentations.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): ( (BIOL 411 or BIOL 411H or BIOL 413) or (BIOL 412 or BIOL 412H or BIOL 414) ) or BIOL 409
Equivalent(s): BOT 752, PBIO 752
Cross listed with : BIOL 852.01
Instructors: Christopher Neefus
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 M 9:10am - 12:00pm SLS 181
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 W 9:10am - 12:00pm RUDMAN G31
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 780 (01) - Capstone Companion Course

Capstone Companion Course

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 14969
This course is the required companion course to a student's individual capstone experience. It must be taken during the same semester as the individual experience, or in the fall immediately following a summer experience. This course will help connect a student's individual capstone experience to their broader academic program, and will be a forum for sharing individual experiences with peers. Thesis students should enroll in BIOL 780 during the second semester of the thesis. Should also be taken with a pre-approved individual capstone experience.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Gregg Moore
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 W 10:10am - 11:00am KEND 205
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 780 (02) - Capstone Companion Course

Capstone Companion Course

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 14970
This course is the required companion course to a student's individual capstone experience. It must be taken during the same semester as the individual experience, or in the fall immediately following a summer experience. This course will help connect a student's individual capstone experience to their broader academic program, and will be a forum for sharing individual experiences with peers. Thesis students should enroll in BIOL 780 during the second semester of the thesis. Should also be taken with a pre-approved individual capstone experience.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Gregg Moore
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 T 11:10am - 12:00pm PETT 109
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 795 (01) - Independent Investigations in Biology

Ind. Investigations Biology

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 10517
Independent study in a topic related ot Biology, arranged by the student with a faculty sponsor. Enrollment by permission only.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 5 times.
Equivalent(s): BIOL 795W
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 795W (01) - Independent Investigations

Independent Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 10765
Topics may include teaching or research practicum in a biological science, supervised by a faculty member.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Equivalent(s): BIOL 795
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 799H (01) - Honors Senior Thesis

Honors Senior Thesis

Credits: 2.0 to 8.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 15968
Independent research requiring a written proposal, a thesis, and a final public presentation (e.g. the Undergraduate Research Conference). Intended for biology majors completing biology Honors-in-major requirements. Contact biology program coordinator prior to senior year to arrange supervision and obtain permission. Two consecutive semesters. (4 credit minimum total; 8 credits maximum).
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Equivalent(s): BIOL 799
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 806 (01) - Data Science with R for the Life Sciences

Data Science for Life Sciences

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 14274
Introduces students to the basic data analysis and programming tools commonly used throughout the life sciences. Students will become proficient in R programming, data wrangling and cleaning, the principles of open and reproducible science, SQL database management, version control via Git/Github, building maps, and Bash command lines. Data sets and case studies from across the life sciences will be used throughout the course. The class culminates with an small group project.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Easton White
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 T 2:10pm - 3:30pm PARS N116
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 R 2:10pm - 3:30pm PETT 109
Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 806 (02) - Data Science with R for the Life Sciences

Data Science for Life Sciences

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 14312
Introduces students to the basic data analysis and programming tools commonly used throughout the life sciences. Students will become proficient in R programming, data wrangling and cleaning, the principles of open and reproducible science, SQL database management, version control via Git/Github, building maps, and Bash command lines. Data sets and case studies from across the life sciences will be used throughout the course. The class culminates with an small group project.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Easton White
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 T 2:10pm - 3:30pm PARS N116
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 R 3:40pm - 5:00pm PETT 109