Boston Univeristy: Biology

Para inscribirse en unas Summer Sessions en Boston University, debes seleccionar 1 o 2 cursos de Summer Sessions. A continuación puedes ver todos los cursos del área Biology; contenido y horario.

Recomendamos:
1.- Ver en que sesión (fechas y duración) se imparte cada uno de los cursos de esta área.
2.- Cuando sepas los cursos que más te interesan comprueba el horario para que no se solapen entre ellos.

DURACIÓN       FECHAS                                  SESSION
6 semanas        Mayo 22 – Junio 29                  Session 1
6 semanas        Julio 2 – Agosto 10                  Session 2

REQUISITOS:  Nivel de inglés avanzado

Cursos de Biology: 

Precios
CURSO Y ALOJAMIENTO		DURACIÓN		FECHAS		PRECIO
Summer Session		6 semanas.		Jul 2 - Ago 10 // May 22 - Jun 29		Desde 4.865,00 €

BIOLOGY

Human Anatomy

Primarily for students in allied health sciences; not for biology concentration credit. Structure of the body: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory dissection required. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-June 30):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noon
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1-3 pm Gail Patt. 

Biology I

Prereq: A year of high school biology and chemistry is assumed. For premedical students and those who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences. Evolution, ecology, and behavior. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Required of biology concentrators. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-June 30):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2-4:30 pm
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 10 am-1 pm
Frederick Wasserman

Summer 2 (July 6-August 12):
(LEC) Mon./Wed./Fri. 11 am-1:30 pm
(LAB) Mon./Wed. 2-5 pm
Frederick Wasserman

Biology II

For students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences and for premedical students. Required for biology concentrators. High school biology is assumed. Cell and molecular biology, genetics, development, immunology, physiology, and neurobiology. The molecular, biochemical, and cellular basis of life. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-July 1):
(LEC) Tues./Thurs./Fri. 9-11:30 am
(LAB) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12 noon
(LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-4 pm
Dean Tolan

Summer 2 (July 5-August 12):
(LEC) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noon
(LAB) Tues./Fri. 9 am-12 noon
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1-4 pm
Leslie Blair

Human Infectious Diseases: AIDS to Tuberculosis

Not for biology concentration credit. A study of the world's major human diseases, their causes, effects on history, pathology, and cures. Principles of immunology. Emphasis on present maladies such as AIDS, herpes, cancer, mononucleosis, tuberculosis, influenza, and hepatitis. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 11):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 12:30-2:30 pm
Elizabeth Godrick

Cell Biology

Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 25-July 1):
(LEC) Mon./Wed. 9-11:30 am
Fri. 9 am-12:30 pm
(DIS) Mon./Wed. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Francis Monette

Genetics

Principles of heredity as derived from genetic, biochemical, and cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 6-August 11):
(LEC) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm
(DIS) Mon./Thurs. 3:30-4:30 pm
Leslie Blair

Human Physiology

Some knowledge of chemistry and anatomy assumed. Intended mainly for students in health sciences. Not for biology concentration credit. Introduction to principles of systemic mammalian physiology with special reference to humans. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 11):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noon
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1-4 pm
Gail Patt

Evolutionary Ecology

Investigation of ecological processes and patterns at the individual, population, and community level. An evolutionary approach is emphasized. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 25-July 1):
(LEC) Mon./Wed./Fri. 11 am-1:30 pm
(LAB) Mon./Wed. 2-5 pm
Frederick Wasserman

Systems Physiology

An introduction to physiological principles applied across all levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-July 1):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Fri. 9:30 am-12 noon
(LAB) Mon./Thurs. 9 am-12 noon
(LAB) Tues./Wed. 1-4 pm
Leslie Blair

Principles of Neuroscience

Fundamentals of the nervous system, emphasizing synaptic transmission; hierarchical organization; autonomic nervous system; mechanisms of sensory perception; reflexes and motor function; biorhythms; and neural mechanisms of feeding, mating, learning, and memory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 10):
(LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed. 9-11:30 am
(DIS) Mon./Wed. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Jen-Wei Lin

The Biology of Cancer

Examines how deregulation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control cell growth, survival, and differentiation in normal cells can lead to tumor formation, progression, and metastases. Historic and current literature are critically reviewed to understand basic cancer research, clinical approaches to diagnosis, implementation of therapies, and prevention. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-June 30):
(IND) Tues./Thurs. 4-7:30 pm
Karina Baum

Fundamentals of Biology III

Prereq: enrollment in Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program. An introduction to physiological principles applied across the levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-July 1):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Fri. 1-3:30 pm
(LAB) Mon./Thurs. 1-4 pm
Leslie Blair

Animal Behavior

Taught within the philosophical framework that evolutionary theory provides the key for understanding animal behavior. Lectures on behavioral genetics, development and physiology of behavior, behavioral ecology, phylogenetic component of behavioral evolution, hormonal control of behavior, evolution of reproductive behavior, and the role of cooperation in animal societies. Day field trips taken around New England. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 11):
(LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2-4:30 pm
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 10 am-1 pm
Frederick Wasserman

Biochemistry I

Introductory biochemistry. Protein structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; lipids and membrane structure; bioenergetics; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 1 (May 24-June 30):
(LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10:30 am-12:30 pm
(DIS) Mon. 9:30-10:30 am
(LAB) Mon./Wed. 1:30-5:30 pm
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-5:30 pm
Allison Lamanna

Biochemistry II

Polysaccharides, energy storage and recognition; intermediary metabolism; lipid and isoprene metabolism; nitrogen metabolism; nucleotide metabolism, macromolecular biosynthesis with emphasis on specificity and fidelity in the mechanisms of RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. 4 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 11):
(LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am
(DIS) Mon. 1-2 pm
(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1-5 pm
Dean Tolan

Biochemistry Lecture II

Polysaccharides, energy storage and recognition; intermediary metabolism; lipid and isoprene metabolism; nitrogen metabolism; nucleotide metabolism, macromolecular biosynthesis with emphasis on specificity and fidelity in the mechanisms of RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis. For students who do not require laboratory credit. 2 cr.

Summer 2 (July 5-August 11):
(IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am
Dean Tolan

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