Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences offers courses in molecular biology and evolution, environmental biology, genetics, biotechnology, and bioethics, as well as biology labs.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
This course uses a seminar discussion format to examine the relationship between science and society from numerous perspectives, with examples from many fields of science, mostly biology and medicine, including the Covid-19 pandemic. We welcome undergraduates from all classes who are concentrating in any field: the natural and social sciences, humanities, or the arts. There are no prerequisites, other than an interest in how the scientific enterprise works and interacts with other components of our society.
The course addresses a wide array of topics, such as: why do people choose a scientific career? why do governments and other funders support scientific work? how does science fail? why is there widespread skepticism about science? how is it represented in the arts? how are results disseminated, evaluated, and legally protected? Assignments-- mainly short articles (from newspapers and journals) and book chapters, but also a few films and novels --will be provided for each class, and every student will undertake a term project of their own choosing, with oral and written presentations, after consultations with the instructor.
Course Number
BIOL1360W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:40Section/Call Number
001/11049Enrollment
14 of 20Instructor
Harold VarmusEllie SiddensCo-requisite: (strongly recommended) BIOL BC1501
This course is suitable for majors & fulfillment of pre-health requirements. A high school biology background or equivalent preparation is highly recommended.
BIOL BC1500 & BIOL BC1502 form a 2-semester introductory biology series and do not have to be taken in a fall to spring sequence.
Detailed introduction to biological phenomena above the cellular level; development, anatomy, and physiology of plants and animals; physiological, population, behavioral, and community ecology; evolutionary theory; analysis of micro-evolutionary events; and systematics.
Course Number
BIOL1500X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 08:40-09:55We 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/00008Enrollment
111 of 110Instructor
Emlyn ResetaritsAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X001Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/00437Enrollment
9 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X002Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
002/00438Enrollment
5 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X003Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 09:10-12:00Section/Call Number
003/00439Enrollment
9 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X004Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 09:10-12:00Section/Call Number
004/00440Enrollment
8 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X005Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
005/00441Enrollment
9 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X006Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
006/00442Enrollment
9 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X007Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
007/00443Enrollment
7 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X008Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
008/00444Enrollment
5 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X009Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 09:10-12:00Section/Call Number
009/00445Enrollment
6 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X010Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 09:10-12:00Section/Call Number
010/00446Enrollment
3 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X011Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
011/00447Enrollment
9 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X012Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
012/00448Enrollment
8 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X013Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
013/00449Enrollment
6 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongA laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1501X014Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 10:10-13:00Section/Call Number
014/00450Enrollment
4 of 8Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongPrerequisites: BIOL BC1001 or equivalent preparation. Enrollment limited to 16 students per section. Course suitable for fulfillment of premedical requirements. BIOL BC1500 as prerequisite or corequisite. A laboratory-based introduction to the major groups of living organisms; anatomy, physiology, evolution, and systematics; and laboratory techniques for studying and comparing functional adaptations.
Course Number
BIOL1511X001Points
0 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/00435Enrollment
40 of 230Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinAbigail GutierrezHenry TruongIf you are interested in biology, come hear Columbia University professors discuss their biology-related research. Find out how the body works, the latest therapies for disease and maybe even find a lab to do research in. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/UN1908/index.htm
Course Number
BIOL1908C001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 15:00-15:55Section/Call Number
001/10323Enrollment
0 of 70Instructor
Alice HeicklenPrerequisites: one year of college chemistry is required. Lecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/index.html. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2005C001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10393Enrollment
182 of 400Instructor
Marko JovanovicMichelle AttnerPrerequisites: one year of college chemistry is required. Lecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/index.html. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2005C002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-17:25Tu 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
002/10394Enrollment
101 of 400Instructor
Marko JovanovicMichelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/10489Enrollment
14 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
002/10490Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C003Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 08:10-10:00Section/Call Number
003/10491Enrollment
12 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C004Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
004/10492Enrollment
19 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C005Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
005/10493Enrollment
11 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C006Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
006/10494Enrollment
16 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C007Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
007/10495Enrollment
12 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C008Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
008/10496Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C009Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
009/10497Enrollment
20 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C010Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
010/10498Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C011Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
011/10499Enrollment
14 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C012Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
012/10500Enrollment
4 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C013Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 20:10-22:00Section/Call Number
013/10501Enrollment
5 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerLecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2015C014Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
014/10502Enrollment
15 of 30Instructor
Michelle AttnerMendelian and molecular genetics of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, with an emphasis on human genetics. Topics include segregation, recombination and linkage maps, cytogenetics, gene structure and function, mutation, molecular aspects of gene expression and regulation, genetic components of cancer, and genome studies.
Course Number
BIOL2100X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00006Enrollment
45 of 70Instructor
Jennifer MansfieldCourse Number
BIOL2281X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/00434Enrollment
9 of 10Instructor
Alison PischeddaThis class focuses on how we gather reliable scientific evidence about human biology and public health. The aim is to help students better interpret and evaluate the scientific evidence that they will encounter throughout their lifetime, in primary papers but also as presented in news, advertisement, and politics. To these ends, students will be introduced to basic definitions and concepts in statistics and epidemiology, including point estimates and measures of uncertainty, p-values, error rates, association and causation, different study designs, and selection bias. Readings will draw from a textbook as well as the primary literature. The second half of the course will turn to dissecting the representation and misrepresentation of scientific evidence presented in different venues. It will draw primarily from the textbook “Calling Bullshit” and include discussions of timely examples from the news.
Course Number
BIOL2300W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/11053Enrollment
18 of 30Instructor
Molly PrzeworskiPrerequisites: one year of college chemistry or the written permission of either the instructor or the premedical adviser is required. Recommended as the introductory biology course for science majors who have completed a year of college chemistry and premedical students. The fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/index.html. SPS and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2401F001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/10395Enrollment
29 of 200Instructor
Marko JovanovicMichelle AttnerPrerequisites: one year of college chemistry or the written permission of either the instructor or the premedical adviser is required. Recommended as the introductory biology course for science majors who have completed a year of college chemistry and premedical students. The fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/index.html. SPS and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL2401F002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-17:25Tu 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
002/10396Enrollment
32 of 200Instructor
Michelle AttnerMarko JovanovicPrerequisite or corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. Contemporary Biology Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on exploration of fundamental and contemporary biological tools and concepts. Activities include in depth study of mammalian anatomy and physiology through dissection and histology, as well as a series of experiments in genetics and molecular biology, with emphasis on data analysis and experimental technique.
Course Number
BIOL2501W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
001/10715Enrollment
30 of 30Instructor
Ava BrentPrerequisite or corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. Contemporary Biology Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on exploration of fundamental and contemporary biological tools and concepts. Activities include in depth study of mammalian anatomy and physiology through dissection and histology, as well as a series of experiments in genetics and molecular biology, with emphasis on data analysis and experimental technique.
Course Number
BIOL2501W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
002/10716Enrollment
18 of 30Instructor
Joshua AbramsPrerequisite or corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. Contemporary Biology Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on exploration of fundamental and contemporary biological tools and concepts. Activities include in depth study of mammalian anatomy and physiology through dissection and histology, as well as a series of experiments in genetics and molecular biology, with emphasis on data analysis and experimental technique.
Course Number
BIOL2501W003Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
003/10717Enrollment
21 of 30Instructor
Ava BrentPrerequisite or corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. Contemporary Biology Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on exploration of fundamental and contemporary biological tools and concepts. Activities include in depth study of mammalian anatomy and physiology through dissection and histology, as well as a series of experiments in genetics and molecular biology, with emphasis on data analysis and experimental technique.
Course Number
BIOL2501W004Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 17:40-21:30Section/Call Number
004/10718Enrollment
30 of 30Instructor
Joshua AbramsPrerequisite or corequisite: BIOL UN2005 or BIOL UN2401. Contemporary Biology Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on exploration of fundamental and contemporary biological tools and concepts. Activities include in depth study of mammalian anatomy and physiology through dissection and histology, as well as a series of experiments in genetics and molecular biology, with emphasis on data analysis and experimental technique.
Course Number
BIOL2501W005Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
005/10719Enrollment
23 of 30Instructor
Ava BrentPrerequisites: one year of biology; a course in physics is highly recommended. Lecture and recitation. This is an advanced course intended for majors providing an in depth survey of the cellular and molecular aspects of nerve cell function. Topics include: the cell biology and biochemistry of neurons, ionic and molecular basis of electrical signals, synaptic transmission and its modulation, function of sensory receptors. Although not required, it is intended to be followed by Neurobiology II (see below). The recitation meets once per week in smaller groups and emphasizes readings from the primary literature.
Course Number
BIOL3004W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10503Enrollment
100 of 100Instructor
Ishmail Abdus-SaboorCourse Number
BIOL3005W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/11295Enrollment
2 of 75Instructor
Rafael YustePrerequisites: BIOL BC1500,1501, 1502, 1503 and BIOL BC2100, or equivalent.
Transcriptome analysis, or the analysis of all expressed RNA sequences in a cell, has long been a major part of molecular biology and genetics. The modern technique of RNA-Seq has now been established as the approach for transcriptome studies and RNA-Seq analyses are ubiquitous in all areas of Biology. In this course we will cover the major technical and analytical aspects of RNA-Seq with an emphasis on the application by students to real datasets. We will cover both the original ‘Bulk RNA-Seq’ approach, where the total transcriptome of many cells are combined, and the more recent ‘single-cell RNA-Seq’ (scRNA-Seq) technology where transcriptomes of individual cells are analyzed separately. Students will learn to read and interpret journal articles that utilize RNA-Seq datasets, both bulk and single-cell, and to perform and present RNA-Seq data using publicly available datasets.
Course Number
BIOL3007X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/00433Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Brian MortonDiscussion/recitation section for BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I section 002
Course Number
BIOL3016W001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/10721Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Ishmail Abdus-SaboorIsabella SucciDiscussion/recitation section for BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I section 002
Course Number
BIOL3016W002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
002/10722Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Ishmail Abdus-SaboorDiscussion/recitation section for BIOL UN3004 Neurobiology I section 002
Course Number
BIOL3016W003Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
003/10723Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Ishmail Abdus-SaboorCourse Number
BIOL3022W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10324Enrollment
40 of 60Instructor
Alice HeicklenCourse Number
BIOL3025W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 08:40-09:55We 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/12797Enrollment
27 of 40Instructor
Oliver HobertThis laboratory course will explore fundamental techniques that are frequently utilized in modern molecular biology laboratories. A combination of experiments will provide broad exposure to several important techniques in molecular biology. Experiments include current approaches to site-directed mutagenesis, cloning by PCR, and mutation analysis. Students will pursue multiple experimental projects and will gain experience with scientific thinking and scientific communication. SPS and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form).
Prerequisites: UN2005/UN2401 and UN2006/UN2402, or the equivalent at a different institution, and Contemporary Biology Laboratory (UN2501).
Course Number
BIOL3040W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
001/10720Enrollment
13 of 12Instructor
Joshua AbramsCourse Number
BIOL3041W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/11047Enrollment
40 of 40Instructor
Erin BarnhartPrerequisites: two semesters of a rigorous, molecularly-oriented introductory biology course (such as UN2005 and UN2006), or the instructors permission. This course will cover the basic concepts underlying the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, as well as key experimental methods currently used in the field. To keep it real, the course will include clinical correlates in such areas as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer immunotherapy and transplantation. Taking this course wont turn you into an immunologist, but it may make you want to become one, as was the case for several students last year. After taking the course, you should be able to read the literature intelligently in this rapidly advancing field. SCE and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOL3073W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/11819Enrollment
43 of 60Instructor
Christian SchindlerPrerequisites: 1 year of Introductory Biology, 1 year General Chemistry, and 1st semester Organic Chemistry. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes within organisms that give rise to the immense complexity of life. This complexity emerges from a highly regulated and coordinated flow of chemical energy from one biomolecule to another. This course serves to familiarize students with the spectrum of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids, etc.) as well as the fundamental chemical processes (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, fatty acid metabolism, etc.) that allow life to happen. The course will end with a discussion of diseases that have biochemical etiologies. In particular, this course will employ active learning techniques and critical thinking problem-solving to engage students in answering the question: how is the complexity of life possible? NOTE: While only the 1st semester of Organic Chemistry is listed as a pre-requisite, it is highly recommended that you take all of Organic Chemistry beforehand.
Course Number
BIOL3300W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 19:00-21:30Section/Call Number
001/11060Enrollment
61 of 60Instructor
Danny HoIntroduction to the use of molecular techniques to answer questions about subcellular biological phenomena. Techniques include isolation of genomic and plasmid DNAs, restriction enzyme analysis, DNA and protein electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, and plasmid subcloning.
Course Number
BIOL3303X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/00432Enrollment
9 of 14Instructor
Stephen SturleyCourse Number
BIOL3305X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/00431Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Jennifer MansfieldThis course explores the components, systems, and regulatory mechanisms involved in eukaryotic cellular function. Topics include: signal transduction, translational and protein quality control, organellar and cytoskeletal dynamics, and some coordinated responses such as proliferation and programmed cell death. Throughout the course we will see how general cell biology can be specialized to achieve specific cellular functions through regulation of the basic machinery. We will also explore the cellular and molecular bases for a variety of human pathologies, with an emphasis on cancer. In addition to lecture, we will spend some time discussing the material, including selected articles from the primary literature, and learning through group presentations.
Course Number
BIOL3310X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 08:40-09:55Th 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/00430Enrollment
35 of 45Instructor
Jonathan SnowIntroduction to cell biological techniques used to investigate structural, molecular, and physiological aspects of eukaryotic cells and their organization into tissues. Techniques include light and electron microscopy, cell culture, isolation of cellular organelles, protein electrophoresis, and Western Blot analysis.
Course Number
BIOL3311X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 13:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/00436Enrollment
0 of 14Instructor
Jonathan SnowTo maximize their survival animals must regulate their behavior in response to external environmental cues and their own internal state. A fundamental goal of neuroscience is to understand how neural circuits in the brain function to influence behavior. The aim of this course is to highlight the neural basis of neuropeptide regulation of innate behaviors that are critical for survival and discuss modern approaches to study the neuronal control of classically studied aspects of behavior. We will explore motor control (escape responses), sensory systems (vision, taste, and olfaction), and survival behaviors (feeding, drinking, mating, and aggression). Focus will be on recent and current research, the diversity of approaches for studying it, and how this knowledge can be applied to solve scientific questions. Students will read primary scientific literature and a significant portion of the course will be presentation and discussion-based.
Course Number
BIOL3320W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/10322Enrollment
18 of 18Instructor
Laura DuvallIntroduction to animal developmental biology and its applications. This course will examine the basic mechanisms through which animal bodies organize themselves, from an integrative perspective at the levels of genes and gene networks, cell properties and behaviors, coordinated interactions of cells in developing tissues, organs and organ systems, and the role of developmental processes in morphological evolution. Topics include: fertilization, cleavage and gastrulation, establishment of body axes, neural development, organ formation, tissue and organ regeneration, stem cells and medical applications, evolution of developmental programs, and teratogenesis.
Course Number
BIOL3352X001Points
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00429Enrollment
13 of 45Instructor
Rishita ShahPrerequisites: BIOL BC1500, BIOL BC1501, BIOL BC1502, BIOL BC1503 or the equivalent. This course examines how mammals carry out basic functions like manipulating objects, sensing the external world, oxygenating tissues, and processing food. Emphasis is placed on (a) how the body regulates itself through the integrated action of multiple organ systems and (b) what goes awry in disease.
Course Number
BIOL3360X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/00428Enrollment
45 of 45Instructor
Jordan BalabanPrerequisites: BIOL BC1502 + BIOL BC1503, and either BIOL BC1500 + BIOL BC1501 or NSBV BC1001 or permission from the instructor. Structure and function of neural membranes; ionic basis of membrane potential and action potential; synaptic transmission and neurochemistry; sensory transduction and processing; reflexes and spinal cord physiology; muscle structure and function; neuronal circuitry; and nervous system development.
Course Number
BIOL3362X001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 11:40-12:55Th 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/00007Enrollment
60 of 60Instructor
Elizabeth BauerAntimicrobial resistant bacterial infections were estimated to account for 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019. The goal of the seminar is to provide an in-depth analysis of this ongoing threat. Discussions will include the molecular mechanisms, epidemiology of transmission and the consequences of antimicrobial resistant infections. It will also cover current efforts to reduce the spread and emergence of these difficult to treat pathogens, both in the community and the healthcare setting.
Course Number
BIOL3404W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/11046Enrollment
20 of 20Instructor
Franklin LowyPrerequisites: Concurrent with registering for this course, a student must register with the department and provide a written invitation from a mentor; details of this procedure are available at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/w3500/index.htm. Students must register for recitations UN3510 or consult the instructor. Corequisites: BIOL UN3510 The course involves independent study, faculty-supervised laboratory projects in contemporary biology. Concurrent with registering for this course, a student must register with the department, provide a written invitation from a mentor and submit a research proposal; details of this procedure are available at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/w3500/index.htm. A paper summarizing results of the work is required by the last day of finals for a letter grade; no late papers will be accepted. See the course web site (above) for more details. Students can take anywhere from 2-4 points for this course.
Course Number
BIOL3500W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/11240Enrollment
50 of 75Instructor
Ron PrywesCourse Number
BIOL3510W001Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 17:40-18:30Section/Call Number
001/12973Enrollment
19 of 40Instructor
Ron PrywesCourse Number
BIOL3510W002Format
In-PersonPoints
0 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 17:40-18:30Section/Call Number
002/12977Enrollment
17 of 40Instructor
Ron PrywesRequired for all majors who do not select the year-long Senior Thesis Research & Seminar (BIOL BC3593 & BC3594) to fulfill their senior capstone requirement. These seminars allow students to explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Attention will be focused on both theoretical and empirical work. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and include, but are not limited to: Plant Development, Animal Development & Evolution, Molecular Evolution, Microbiology & Global Change, Genomics, Comparative & Reproductive Endocrinology, and Data Intensive Approaches in Biology.
Course Number
BIOL3590X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/00426Enrollment
11 of 10Instructor
Jordan BalabanRequired for all majors who do not select the year-long Senior Thesis Research & Seminar (BIOL BC3593 & BC3594) to fulfill their senior capstone requirement. These seminars allow students to explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Attention will be focused on both theoretical and empirical work. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and include, but are not limited to: Plant Development, Animal Development & Evolution, Molecular Evolution, Microbiology & Global Change, Genomics, Comparative & Reproductive Endocrinology, and Data Intensive Approaches in Biology.
Course Number
BIOL3590X002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
002/00427Enrollment
0 of 10Instructor
Rishita ShahThis year-long course is open to junior and senior Biology majors and minors. Students will complete an independent research project in Biology under the guidance of a faculty mentor at Barnard or another local institution. Attendance at the weekly seminar is required. By the end of the year, students will write a scientific paper about their project and give a poster presentation about their research at the Barnard Biology Research Symposium.
Completion of this year-long course fulfills two upper-level laboratory requirements for the Biology major or minor. This course must be taken in sequence, beginning with BIOL BC3591 in the Fall and continuing with BIOL BC3592 in the Spring. Acceptance into this course requires confirmation of the research project by the course instructors. A Barnard internal mentor is required if the research project is not supervised by a Barnard faculty member. This course cannot be taken at the same time as BIOL BC3593-BIOL BC3594.
Course Number
BIOL3591X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-15:00Section/Call Number
001/00424Enrollment
4 of 10Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinJJ MirandaAlison PischeddaThis year-long course is open to junior and senior Biology majors and minors. Students will complete an independent research project in Biology under the guidance of a faculty mentor at Barnard or another local institution. Attendance at the weekly seminar is required. By the end of the year, students will write a scientific paper about their project and give a poster presentation about their research at the Barnard Biology Research Symposium.
Completion of this year-long course fulfills two upper-level laboratory requirements for the Biology major or minor. This course must be taken in sequence, beginning with BIOL BC3591 in the Fall and continuing with BIOL BC3592 in the Spring. Acceptance into this course requires confirmation of the research project by the course instructors. A Barnard internal mentor is required if the research project is not supervised by a Barnard faculty member. This course cannot be taken at the same time as BIOL BC3593-BIOL BC3594.
Course Number
BIOL3591X002Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-15:00Section/Call Number
002/00425Enrollment
1 of 10Instructor
JJ MirandaJessica GoldsteinAlison PischeddaThis year-long course is open to senior Biology majors. Students will complete an independent research project in Biology under the guidance of a faculty mentor at Barnard or another local institution. Attendance at the weekly seminar is required. By the end of the year, students will write a scientific paper about their project and give an oral presentation about their research at the Barnard Biology Research Symposium.
Completion of this year-long course fulfills the senior capstone requirement for the Biology major. This course must be taken in sequence, beginning with BIOL BC3593 in the Fall and continuing with BIOL BC3594 in the Spring. Acceptance into this course requires confirmation of the research project by the course instructors. A Barnard internal mentor is required if the research project is not supervised by a Barnard faculty member. This course cannot be taken at the same time as BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592.
Course Number
BIOL3593X001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-15:00Section/Call Number
001/00423Enrollment
7 of 10Instructor
Alison PischeddaJJ MirandaJessica GoldsteinSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X001Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/00411Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Elizabeth BauerSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X002Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
002/00412Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Hilary CallahanSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X003Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
003/00413Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
John GlendinningSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X004Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
004/00414Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Jordan BalabanSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X005Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
005/00415Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
JJ MirandaSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X006Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
006/00416Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Alison PischeddaSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X007Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
007/00417Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Jonathan SnowSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X008Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
008/00418Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Brian MortonSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X009Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
009/00419Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Jennifer MansfieldSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X010Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
010/00420Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Gabrielle CorradinoSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X011Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
011/00421Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Jessica GoldsteinSimilar to BIOL BC3591-BIOL BC3592, this is a one-semester course that provides students with degree credit for unpaid research without a seminar component. You may enroll in BIOL BC3597 for between 1-4 credits per semester. As a rule of thumb, you should be spending approximately 3 hours per week per credit on your research project.
A Project Approval Form must be submitted to the department each semester that you enroll in this course. Your Barnard research mentor (if your lab is at Barnard) or internal adviser in the Biology Department (if your lab is elsewhere) must approve your planned research before you enroll in BIOL BC3597. You should sign up for your mentor's section.
This course does not fulfill any Biology major requirements. It is open to students beginning in their first year.
Course Number
BIOL3597X012Points
4 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
012/00422Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Emlyn ResetaritsPrerequisites: genetics or molecular biology. The course covers techniques currently used to explore and manipulate gene function and their applications in medicine and the environment. Part I covers key laboratory manipulations, including DNA cloning, gene characterization, association of genes with disease, and methods for studying gene regulation and activities of gene products. Part II also covers commercial applications, and includes animal cell culture, production of recombinant proteins, novel diagnostics, high throughput screening, and environmental biosensors.
Course Number
BIOL4034W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:25We 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
001/10321Enrollment
20 of 50Instructor
Daniel KalderonSongtao JiaCourse Number
BIOL4260G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 12:30-15:30Section/Call Number
001/11036Enrollment
3 of 12Instructor
Lewis BrownCourse Number
BIOL4300W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/11038Enrollment
21 of 55Instructor
Lili YamasakiThis course provides a rigorous introduction to the theory underlying widely used biophysical methods, which will be illustrated by practical applications to contemporary biomedical research problems. The course has two equally important goals. The first goal is to explain the fundamental approaches used by physical chemists to understand the behavior of molecules and to develop related analytical tools. The second goal is to prepare students to apply these methods themselves to their own molecular biology research projects. The course will be divided into seven modules: (i) solution thermodynamics with an emphasis on application to analysis of protein structure, folding, and binding interactions; (ii) hydrodynamic methods; (iii) statistical analysis of experimental data; (iv) molecular dynamics calculations; (v) optical spectroscopy with an emphasis on fluorescence; (vi) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; and (vii) light-scattering and diffraction methods including an overview of cryogenic electron microscopy reconstruction methods. In each module, the underlying physical theories and models will be presented and used to derive the mathematical equations applied to the analysis of experimental data. Weekly recitations will emphasize the analysis of real experimental data and understanding the applications of biophysical experimentation in published research papers. The problem sets emphasize use of PyMOL for analysis of macromolecular structures and use of standard curve-fitting software for analysis of protein binding data; detailed tutorials on the related methods are provided in the recitation sections. The first three modules will be covered in Biophysical Chemistry I during the fall term, while the final three will be covered in Biophysical Chemistry II during the spring term, and treatment of molecular dynamics calculations will be divided between the two terms.
Course Number
BIOL4323W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10339Enrollment
15 of 30Instructor
Arthur PalmerJohn HuntRuben GonzalezAnn McDermottIn this course, we will explore the basic biochemistry of living systems and how this knowledge can be harnessed to create new medicines. We will learn how living systems convert environmental resources into energy through metabolism, and how they use this energy and these materials to build the molecules required for the diverse functions of life. We will discuss the applications of this biochemical knowledge to mechanisms of disease and to drug discovery. We will look at examples of drug discovery related to neurodegeneration, cancer, and the SARS-CoV-2 COVID19 pandemic. This course satisfies the requirement of most medical schools for introductory biochemistry, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates, and beginning graduate students. This course is equivalent to and replaces the prior course named UN3501, and is equivalent to the course offered in the summer.
Course Number
BIOL4501G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:55Th 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/10529Enrollment
68 of 200Instructor
Mary Ann PriceCourse Number
BIOL4560W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Th 11:40-12:40Section/Call Number
001/11510Enrollment
4 of 35Instructor
Guy SellaPeter AndolfattoCourse Number
BIOL5004W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Fr 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/11025Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Ishmail Abdus-SaboorCourse Number
BIOL5022W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/10325Enrollment
0 of 10Instructor
Alice HeicklenCourse Number
BIOL5041W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/11048Enrollment
3 of 8Instructor
Erin BarnhartPrerequisites: two semesters of a rigorous, molecularly-oriented introductory biology course (such as UNC2005 and UN2006), or the instructor's permission. This course will cover the basic concepts underlying the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, as well as key experimental methods currently used in the field. To keep it real, the course will include clinical correlates in such areas as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and transplantation. Taking this course won't turn you into an immunologist, but it may make you want to become one, as was the case for several students last year. After taking the course, you should be able to read the literature intelligently in this rapidly advancing field.
Course Number
BIOL5073W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/11821Enrollment
2 of 20Instructor
Christian SchindlerThe course brings together population genetics theory, empirical studies and genetic models of disease to provide an integrated perspective on the evolutionary forces that shape human variation and in particular disease risk. Our goals are to provide you with a basic toolbox with which to approach human variation data and in parallel, to expose you to cutting-edge research and to the forefront of knowledge in human population genetics. To this end, the course includes in-depth discussions of classic papers in these fields coupled with recent findings employing new technologies and approaches.
To organize the material, we rely heavily on population genetic models. We start with consideration of single sites, covering neutral models, forward and backwards in time; models of selection; mutation-selection balance and the nearly neutral theory. We then turn to linkage and linkage disequilibrium; population structure; linked selection and tests for positive selection. Finally, we provide a brief introduction to quantitative genetics and complex trait mapping from a population genetics perspective.
The format consists in alternating lectures and discussions of primary research papers. On most weeks, there will also be a section, led by the TA (which are compulsory, unless otherwise noted). Grades will be based on class participation (20%), five homework assignments (50%) and a final class presentation (30%). Students can work together on reading the papers for class discussion and presentation, but must work on their homework assignments alone.
Reading will consist of approximately one textbook chapter and two primary research papers per week. Papers will be provided as pdfs on the class website. Textbook reading for the course will be drawn primarily from “Population Genetics, A Concise Guide” by John Gillespie 2nd edition; the specific chapters will be provided as pdfs. Additional books that provide background for a number of topics in the class are: “Human Evolutionary Genetics” (2nd edition) by Jobling, Hurles, and Tyler-Smith, “Coalescent Theory” by Wakeley [harder] and “Elements of Evolutionary Genetics” by Charlesworth and Charlesworth [harder].
Course Number
BIOL6560G001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-15:00We 12:35-14:25Th 14:40-15:40Section/Call Number
001/11517Enrollment
2 of 25Instructor
Peter AndolfattoGuy SellaCourse Number
BIOL9301G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 18:10-20:00Th 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/11043Enrollment
0 of 26Instructor
Iva GreenwaldCourse Number
BIOL9500G001Format
In-PersonPoints
12 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/11037Enrollment
52 of 150Instructor
Songtao JiaPrerequisites: at least 4 college-level biology or biotechnology courses. This course will introduce students to the interrelated fields of patent law, regulatory law, and contract law that are vital to the biotech and biopharmaceutical sectors. The course will present core concepts in a way that permits students to use them throughout their corporate, academic, and government careers. SCE and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
Course Number
BIOT4160W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 18:10-20:00Section/Call Number
001/11042Enrollment
8 of 30Instructor
Alan MorrisonCourse Number
BIOT4200W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Th 16:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/11137Enrollment
23 of 100Instructor
Ron GuidoStudents conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor within the University. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html
Course Number
BIOT5500G001Format
On-Line OnlyPoints
6 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/11040Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor within the University. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html
Course Number
BIOT5500G002Format
On-Line OnlyPoints
6 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
002/11041Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor outside the University within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html
Course Number
BIOT5501G001Format
On-Line OnlyPoints
6 ptsFall 2024
Section/Call Number
001/11044Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Lili YamasakiStudents conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor outside the University within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html