Timeroom: Fall 2024

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Animal Sciences

ANSC 999 (01) - Doctoral Research

Doctoral Research

Credits: 0.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term - Grad Thesis (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 13915

Doctoral Research.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Claira Seely

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Animal Sciences

ANSC 999 (02) - Doctoral Research

Doctoral Research

Credits: 0.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term - Grad Thesis (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 15424

Doctoral Research.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Andre Brito

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies :: Applied Studies

APST 805 (01) - Grant Writing

Grant Writing

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15968

This course prepares participants to effectively write different types of grant narratives based on organizational need(s). Topics may include the strategic purpose of grants, basic grant elements, effective grant-writing strategies, and grant management and stewardship process and tools.

Equivalent(s): APST 805G

Instructors: Robert Levey

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biochemistry

BCHM 802 (01) - Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 11301

Structure and function of vertebrate endocrine systems through the lens of physiology, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology, with special reference to mammals. Current investigations of the body?s major endocrine glands, such as the brain, thyroid, pancreas, adrenals and gonads, as regulators and integrators of biological systems. A previous cell biology course is recommended. One semester of biochemistry recommended.

Equivalent(s): ANSC 802

Cross listed with : BMS 702.01

Instructors: Paul Tsang

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	RUDMAN G89
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	W	12:10pm - 1:00pm	RUDMAN G89

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biochemistry

BCHM 851 (01) - Principles of Biochemistry I

Principles of Biochemistry I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 10249

In-depth survey of biochemistry: macromolecule structure; structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; introduction to metabolic pathways. One semester of organic chemistry recommended.

Cross listed with : BMCB 751.01

Instructors: Krisztina Varga

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	RUDMAN G89

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Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biochemistry

BCHM 853 (01) - Cell Culture

Cell Culture

Credits: 5.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 6
CRN: 12616
Special Fees: $100.00

Principles and Technical Skills fundamental to the culture of animal and plant cells, tissues and organs. Introduction to the techniques of sub-culturing, establishing primary cultures, karyotyping, serum testing, cloning, growth curves, cryopreservation, hybridoma formation and monoclonal antibody production, and organ cultures. Application of cell culture to contemporary research in the biological sciences. Lab. Introductory microbiology and microbiology lab recommended.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : BMCB 753.01

Instructors: Paul Tsang

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	1:10pm - 4:00pm	SLS 186

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biochemistry

BCHM 863 (01) - Biochemistry of Cancer

Biochemistry of Cancer

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 13780

Evaluation of the hallmarks of cancer, including molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis, roles of oncogenes and dysregulated cell development, function and metabolism, tumor immunology, and the biological basis of cancer therapy. One semester of biochemistry recommended.

Cross listed with : BMCB 763.01

Instructors: Jingwei Cheng

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	T	3:40pm - 5:00pm	RUDMAN G89
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	R	3:40pm - 6:00pm	RUDMAN G89

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 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 13431

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.

Cross listed with : BIOL 706.01

Instructors: Easton White

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	NESM 226
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	W	12:10pm - 1:30pm	SLS G47

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 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13454

Instructors: Easton White

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	NESM 226
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	W	10:40am - 12:00pm	SLS G47

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Biology

BIOL 827 (01) - Animal Communication

Animal Communication

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 6
CRN: 14644

This course examines the principles underlying how animals communicate with each other and why they communicate the way they do by using perspectives drawn from a broad range of disciplines including physics, chemistry, ecology, psychology, economics, and behavioral ecology. Students will explore the primary literature, and work in teams to conduct independent research. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students interested in neuroscience and behavior, evolution, wildlife and conservation biology, or zoology. One year of general biology recommended.

Cross listed with : NSB 727.01

Instructors: Laura Kloepper

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	12/9/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	SLS G47