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ARCG | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCG/ | ARCG 370gp: | Digs and Dispute: Religion and Archaeology in Israel | Investigates contemporary conflicts in the discovery of the ancient world. Students will ask essential questions about the power of discovering and showcasing specific narratives. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 38225R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Kristine Garroway,Leah Hochman |
ARCG | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCG/ | ARCG 490x: | Directed Research | Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. | (1.0-8.0 units, max 12) | Not available | Not available | 59998D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | null |
ARAB | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARAB/ | ARAB 122: | Arabic I | Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic: Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in contemporary cultural contexts. (Duplicates credit in former MDES 122) | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 41504D | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | Lecture | Suzanne Wali |
ARAB | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARAB/ | ARAB 152: | Arabic II | Continuation of Arabic I. Prerequisite: ARAB-122. (Duplicates credit in former MDES 152) | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (ARAB 122 or MDES 122) | Not available | 41514R | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | Lecture | Brady Ryan |
ARAB | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARAB/ | ARAB 222: | Arabic III | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: ARAB 152. (Duplicates credit in former MDES 222) | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (ARAB 152 or MDES 152) | Not available | 41520R | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | Lecture | Suzanne Wali |
ARAB | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARAB/ | ARAB 252: | Arabic IV | Continuation of Arabic III. Continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 222. (Duplicates credit in former MDES 252) | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (ARAB 222 or MDES 222) | Not available | 41528R | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | Lecture | Brady Ryan |
ARAB | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARAB/ | ARAB 352: | Advanced Arabic II | Continuation of Advanced Arabic I. Prerequisite: ARAB 322. (Duplicates credit in former MDES 352) | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (ARAB 322 or MDES 322) | Not available | 41544R | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | Lecture | Suzanne Wali |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 121gp: | Foundations of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | European art and its legacy in the Americas. Painting, sculpture, architecture and other visual media considered in relation to social and cultural history. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11818R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Amy Ogata |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 125gp: | Arts of Asia: Antiquity to 1300 | An introduction to the major art forms and monuments of religious art in India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan from prehistory to1300. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11838R | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Sonya Lee |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 215g: | Studies in Architecture and Urbanism | Analyzing a wide range of case studies, this course provides a roadmap to analyze and interpret the built environment in many different eras and contexts. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11873R | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Vittoria Di Palma |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 282: | Korean Art | Introduction to the richness and complexity of artistic expression in Korean art through the study of paintig, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture through the 19th century. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11900R | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Yoonah Hwang |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 304mg: | Art, Power and Identity in Renaissance Italy | Explores the visual, material and performative aspects of Italian culture in the expression of power and the construction of identity in the Renaissance. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11912D | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture-Discussion | Lisa Pon |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 322: | Roman Art and Archaeology | Survey of the art and architecture of ancient Rome and its empire, from the beginnings of the city through Constantine (8th century BCE to 4th century CE). | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11924R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | John Pollini |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 330: | Medieval Art | Introductory survey of art and architecture of Christianity from 300-1300; biblical themes and classical traditions; cultural and historical analysis of medieval art. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11930R | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Luke Fidler |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 366g: | Picturing Democracy: American Art and Visual Culture, 1750-1900 | Studies the art and visual culture of the United States from nation formation to the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11959R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture-Discussion | Kate Flint |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 369: | Modern Art II: 1851-1940 | An examination of European modern art and design, focusing on industrialization, urbanism, primitivisim, colonialism, and their relations to the arts. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11967R | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Kimia Shahi |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 370g: | Modern Art III: 1940 to the Present | Questions of social engagement and political structure address this examination of major international movements in art since 1940. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11968R | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Samantha Burton |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 373g: | History and Theory of Photography | Explores key moments in the history of photography from its invention to the present. Issues include modernity and mass culture; photography as a fine art; technologies of vision. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11971R | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Samantha Burton |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 381g: | Visual Cultures of Asia | Exploration of one or more major traditions of visual culture in Asia through cross-cultural, interdisciplinary perspectives. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11977R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture-Discussion | Yoonah Hwang |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 400x: | Undergraduate Apprenticeship | Independent work in art museums, galleries or art history related institutes supervised by on-site professionals and USC faculty. Not available for credit for AHIS majors. CR/NC | (2.0 units, max 4) | Not available | Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Art History | 11988D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 427: | Archaeological Theories, Methods, and Practice | Various theoretical approaches, methods, and practice of archaeology in a seminar style format, with lectures, oral presentations, and museum visits. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 11995D | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | Lecture | John Pollini |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 449: | History of Prints and Drawings | Aspects of the history of the graphic arts; stylistic and technical considerations may both be included or specific areas stressed at the choice of the instructor. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12008D | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | Lecture | Elissa Watters |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 470: | Studies in Contemporary Art | In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of contemporary art and architecture. | (4.0 units, max 8) | Not available | Not available | 12025D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Suzanne Hudson |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 490x: | Directed Research | Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. | (1.0-8.0 units, max 12) | Not available | Not available | 12042D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 492: | Museum Educator Training | Experiential research conducted at the Getty Center museum; supervised development of docent skills. | (2.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12043D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 494: | Undergraduate Proseminar in Art History | Historiography and methodology: introduction to techniques of research and writing. Required of all art history majors, preferably in junior year. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12045D | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 495a: | Undergraduate Honors Thesis | Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor. | (2.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12047D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 495b: | Undergraduate Honors Thesis | Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 495A or AHIS 495A) | Not available | 12048D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Hector Reyes |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 510: | Seminar in Ancient Art | null | (4.0 units, max 16) | Not available | Not available | 12064D | 9:30-12:20pm | Monday | Lecture | Ann Marie Yasin |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 511: | Seminar in Medieval Art | null | (4.0 units, max 16) | Not available | Not available | 12065D | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | Lecture | Luke Fidler |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 514: | Seminar in 18th and 19th Century European Art | null | (4.0 units, max 16) | Not available | Not available | 12068D | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Kate Flint |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 590: | Directed Research | Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC. | (1.0-12.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12100D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 790: | Research | Research leading to the Doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. | (1.0-12.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12180D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 794a: | Doctoral Dissertation | Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC. | (2.0 units) | Not available | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student | 12190D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 794b: | Doctoral Dissertation | Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 794A or AHIS 794A) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student | 12191D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 794c: | Doctoral Dissertation | Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 794B or AHIS 794B) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student | 12192D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 794d: | Doctoral Dissertation | Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 794C or AHIS 794C) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student | 12193D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
AHIS | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/AHIS/ | AHIS 794z: | Doctoral Dissertation | Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC. | (0.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (FA 794D or AHIS 794D) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student | 12194D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Amy Knight Powell |
ASTR | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASTR/ | ASTR 100Lxg: | The Universe | Survey of the universe: planets, satellites, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies. Practical component includes planetary observations and dark-sky field trip. Not available for major credit. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 50800R | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Vera Gluscevic |
ASTR | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASTR/ | ASTR 104L: | Special Laboratory | Laboratory component for ASTR 100Lxg for transfer students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution. For transfer students only. Departmental approval. Graded CR/NC. | (1.0 unit) | Not available | Not available | 50820D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | null |
ASTR | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASTR/ | ASTR 200Lg: | Life in the Universe | Survey of the prospects for life in our solar system and beyond, based on the evolution of life on Earth. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 50830R | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Vahe Peroomian |
ASTR | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASTR/ | ASTR 424: | Cosmology | Concepts of space-time, general relativity applied to an homogeneous and expanding universe. Universe's content and thermal history. Introduction to current observational tests of cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L or PHYS 163L. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (PHYS 153 or PHYS 163) | Not available | 50844R | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | Lecture | Elena Pierpaoli |
ASTR | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ASTR/ | ASTR 490x: | Directed Research | Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. | (1.0-8.0 units, max 12) | Not available | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior | 50850D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | null |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 102Lxg: | Humans and Their Environment | An examination of the physical and biological laws that influence agriculture, pollution, population dynamics (including humans), climate, biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. Not available for major credit. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13000R | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Dale Kiefer |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 103Lxg: | General Biology for the Environment and Life | Study of common skills in biology, including basics of evolution, systematics, ecology, genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology, physiology, and anatomy. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13200R | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Trond Sigurdsen,Cameron Egan |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 108L: | Special Laboratory I | Laboratory component for BISC 120 for entering freshmen or transfer students with advanced placement or equivalent lecture credit from another institution. | (1.0 unit) | Not available | Not available | 13108D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | Christa Bancroft |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 109L: | Special Laboratory II | Laboratory component for BISC 220 for entering freshmen or transfer students with advanced placement or equivalent lecture credit from another institution. | (1.0 unit) | Not available | Not available | 13109D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | Christa Bancroft |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 110g: | Good Genes, Bad Genes | Introduction to the scientific method; basic instruction in molecular biology with emphasis on how biological research advancement has impacted medicine, commerce and society in general. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13001R | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Matt Michael |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 115Lxg: | The Biology of Food | Exploration of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition and the history of biology through the study of food, focusing on food's relationship to the biological world. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13115R | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Grayson Jaggers |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 120Lg: | General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution | In-depth survey of key topics related to advances in our knowledge of the diversity of life and evolution; origin of life; eukaryotes/prokaryotes; ecology. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13003R | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Raffaella Ghittoni |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 180Lxg: | Evolution | Changes in the physical and biological universe over time; origins of life, dinosaurs, human evolution. Implications of evolutionary mechanisms and mass extinctions for human survival. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13400R | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | Lecture | Cameron Egan |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 194: | Introduction to Research II | A series of lectures and discussions at which faculty of the department introduce their research activities to students entering biology and related majors. | (1.0 unit) | Not available | Not available | 13009R | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | Lecture | Albert Herrera |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 199: | Neuroscience Colloquium | Introduction to research activities conducted by Neuroscience faculty at USC. | (1.0 unit) | Not available | Not available | 13199R | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | Lecture | David McKemy |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 220Lg: | General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology | In-depth survey of key topics related to advances in our knowledge of cellular biology and physiology; cell composition/metabolism; gene action; organism structure and function. Recommended preparation: high school chemistry; BISC 120L or BISC 121L. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13011R | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | Lecture | Albert Herrera,Alan Watts |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 221Lg: | Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology | Equivalent to 220L, but taught at a higher level for exceptionally well-prepared students. Admission to the course by departmental approval only. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13013D | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | Lecture | David McKemy,Bruce Herring |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 230Lxg: | The Biology of the Brain | Exploration of the unique properties of brain cells that allow complex perceptions and behaviors; examination of structure and activity of brain cells that underlie function. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13014R | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Rita Barakat |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 290: | Introduction to Biological Research | Experience in basic techniques through supervised research in the research laboratory of a departmental faculty member. | (2.0-4.0 units, max 4) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) and 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B) | Not available | 13016D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | Christa Bancroft |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 300L: | Introduction to Microbiology | Comparative approach to bacteria, Archaea and viruses; their structure, life cycles, geochemical activity, ecology and nutrition. Fundamentals of metabolism and microbial genetics. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121 or BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 312 or BISC 320) | Not available | 13017R | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Cameron Thrash,Julia Schwartzman |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 307L: | General Physiology | Physiological functions of the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integuementary, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and urogenital systems in animals. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) | Not available | 13018R | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | Lecture | Albert Herrera |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 310: | Statistical Thinking for Quantitative Biology | Introduction to general statistical theory with higher-level mathematics for biological data analysis. Basic programming in R. Discussion of techniques to describe, visualize and model different types of data. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12955R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Peter Calabrese,Doc Edge |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 312x: | Molecular Biochemistry | Structure and function of biological macromolecules; major metabolic pathways including glycolysis and photosynthesis. DNA replication, repair, and recombination; gene expression, regulation and epigenetics. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13522R | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | Lecture | Christa Bancroft,Nancy Castro |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 313L: | Evolution and Population Genetics | History of evolutionary thought; molecular basis for evolution; dynamics of genes in populations; specialization and macroevolution; patterns of evolution. Recommended preparation: BISC-320, BISC-325, and familiarity with algebra, basic chemistry, and basic physics. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13034R | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | Lecture | Trond Sigurdsen |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 321: | Multidisciplinary Seminar: Science, Technology and Society | Builds upon a basic science background to provide students with an awareness of cutting edge scientific research, its technological applications and its societal ramifications. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121 or BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 107 or CHEM 115A) and 1 from (PHYS 135A or PHYS 151) | Not available | 13021R | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | Lecture | Grayson Jaggers |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 330L: | Biochemistry | Basic biochemical principles; classes of molecules - structure and function; cellular energetics. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A) | Not available | 13023R | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | Lecture | Xiaojiang Chen,Fabien Pinaud,Grayson Jaggers |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 335: | Science, Health and the Environment | Exploration of environmentally transmitted human diseases; understanding the human/pathogen/environment nexus that leads to disease in human populations; disease transmission reduction. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120) | Not available | 33025R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Jill Sohm |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 363L: | Mammalogy | Introduction to the morphology, classification, distribution and physiology of mammals; study of major mammalian groups worldwide and identification and field study of local species. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13363R | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Matt Dean,James Dines |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 372: | Cell Biology | Introduction to the experiments, theories and knowledge of modern cell biology; analysis of cutting-edge research papers; focused on organelles, signaling, cytoskeleton and the cell cycle. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MATH 125 | Not available | 13372R | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Rory Spence,Xianrui Cheng |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 401: | Introduction to Computational Analysis of Biological Data | A project-based course integrating biology, computer science, and statistics through the analysis of genomic datasets available publicly or collected and sequenced during the semester. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12987R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | null |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 402: | RNA Biology and Biotechnology | Fundamental concepts of RNA biology and state-of-the-art biotechnologies using RNA for medical and industrial applications; CRISPR/Cas genome editing; therapeutic advances exploiting RNA biology. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 312 or BISC 320) and BISC 325 | Not available | 13422R | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Derrick Morton |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 404L: | Ecology and Biodiversity | Introduction to community ecology, macroecology, biodiversity and ecosystem functions, and current debates on trends in biodiversity; concepts include ecological theory, modeling, data management and analysis. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13404R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Laura Melissa Guzman,Cameron Egan |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 407: | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | An examination of individual nerve cell development, target location, and establishment of functional synapses; how dysfunction in these processes contributes to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 421 | Not available | 13407R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Dion Dickman,Bruce Herring |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 408: | Systems Neuroscience: From Synapses to Perception | Sensory and motor systems to illustrate concepts regarding the functional organization of the brain, from microcircuitry of neural circuits to global processes such as perception. Prerequisite: BISC 421. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 421 | Not available | 13408R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Sarah Bottjer,Samuel Hires |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 410: | Applications of Molecular Biology to Medicine | Advances and trends in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 312 or BISC 330 or CHEM 350) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior | 13030R | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture-Discussion | Peter Kuhn |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 411: | Advanced Cell Biology | The synthesis, transport and assembly of the complex structures that mediate eukaryotic cellular function. Electrical and biochemical mechanisms underlying intercellular communication. Prerequisite: BISC-220 or BISC-221 and BISC-320. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and BISC 320 | Not available | 13031R | 11:00-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Emily Liman,Don Arnold |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 423: | Epilepsy to Ecstasy: Biological Basis of Neurological Disord | Examination of various neurological disorders originating from developmental signaling and/or anatomical abnormalities. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 421 | Not available | 13423D | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Michael Quick |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 424: | Brain Architecture | How the parts of the brain are interconnected to form a complex biological computer, from historical, evolutionary and developmental perspectives. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13424R | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Larry Swanson |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 425: | Genetics through the Scientific Literature | Literature-based seminar in current and classical topics in genetics. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13425R | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Steven Finkel,Susan L Forsburg |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 429: | Cancer Immunology | In-depth study of the role of the immune system in oncogenesis. Discussion of cellular transformation, immune surveillance, immune-based therapies, and new approaches in cancer treatment. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) | Not available | 13430R | 2:00-3:20pm | Wed, Fri | Lecture | Raffaella Ghittoni |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 431L: | Aquatic Microbiology | Introduction to the habitat, phylogenetic, physiological and metabolic diversity of microbial life in aquatic environments. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13431D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | John Heidelberg,Eric Webb |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 435: | Advanced Biochemistry | Macromolecular structure and function; enzymology; metabolic regulation. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 2 hours. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 330 | Not available | 13435D | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Xiaojiang Chen,Myron Goodman,Fabien Pinaud |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 440: | Biodemography of Aging | Consideration of the biological and social-cultural factors that govern the evolution of life spans and the life of humans and selected animal models. Recommended preparation: statistics | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 36265R | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Lecture | Tara Mastro |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 445L: | Fundamentals of Vertebrate Biology | Evolution and comparative anatomy of vertebrates. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13445D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Trond Sigurdsen |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 451: | Protein Engineering | Fundamentals of protein engineering and its biotechnological applications in medicine, chemical processes and energy; methods for engineering biological molecules and designing protein engineering strategies. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 320 | Not available | 13451R | 10:00-12:00pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Cornelius Gati |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 457L: | Methods in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Introduction to standard methods used in oceanography and marine biology through a a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises and field experiences. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13457D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Karla Heidelberg |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 461: | Seminar in Molecular and Computational Biology | Topical seminar in molecular and computational biology. Junior, senior or graduate standing. | (2.0 units) | Not available | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student | 13464D | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Lin Chen |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 462: | Seminar in Neurobiology | Topical seminar in neurobiology. | (2.0 units, max 4) | Not available | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student | 13462D | 3:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Lauren McElvain |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 466: | Neuroimmunology | Exploration of the complex interactions between the nervous and immune systems, and disorders encompassing both neuroscience and immunology. Topics include autoimmunity, cancer, neurodevelopment, neuroimmunological treatments. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) and 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) | Not available | 13466R | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | Lecture | Raffaella Ghittoni,Rory Spence |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 469L: | Marine Biology | Oceanography and marine biology, sampling techniques, evolutionary adaptations, morphology, systematics. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Not available | 13025R | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture | Karla Heidelberg,Scott Applebaum |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 480L: | Developmental Biology | Instruction in basic concepts and evolutionary mechanisms of animal and human development. Emphasis on molecular, genetic and cellular processes underlying vertebrate and invertebrate development. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) | Not available | 13480R | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Rusty Lansford |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 482: | Systems Biology: Modeling the Dynamics of Life | Foundational skill-building for modeling and analysis of biological data. Hands-on instruction for developing and simulating models of dynamic biological systems. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 12968R | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Adam MacLean,Geoffrey Fudenberg |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 490x: | Directed Research | Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. | (1.0-8.0 units, max 12) | Not available | Not available | 13490D | TBA | TBA | Lecture | Christa Bancroft |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 491L: | Practical Aquaculture | Directed research focused on sustainable marine aquaculture; in particular, research and development projects leveraged by a partnership between academic, non-profit and commercial organizations. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 103 or BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Master Student, Senior, Senior (fifth year) | 13491D | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | Lecture | Andrew Gracey,Sergey Nuzhdin |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 493x: | Honors Seminar | Not available for graduate credit. | (1.0 units, max 4) | Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (BISC 120 or BISC 121) | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior | 13493D | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | Lecture | John Tower |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 494x: | Honors Thesis | Not available for graduate credit. | (2.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 493 | Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior | 13494D | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | Lecture | John Tower |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 499: | Special Topics | Lecture and discussion in specialized areas of the biological sciences. Students cannot register more than twice for this course. Not open to freshmen and sophomores. Recommended preparation: BISC 220L or BISC 221L, BISC 320L, BISC 325 and BISC 330L. | (2.0-4.0 units, max 8) | Not available | Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore | 13495D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | Sergey Nuzhdin |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 502b: | Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry | Current genetic and biochemical analysis of replication, recombination, mutagenesis, and repair. Fundamentals of transcription and regulation of gene expression. Recent applications of genetic engineering and genome analysis. | (4.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13500D | 2:00-4:00pm | Mon, Wed | Lecture-Discussion | Sergey Nuzhdin,Matt Michael,Fabien Pinaud,Cornelius Gati,Don Arnold |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 504L: | Laboratory Techniques in Cellular and Molecular Biology | Rotation of graduate students through molecular biology research laboratories to learn the major technological skills required in the field. Graded CR/NC. | (1.0-4.0 units, max 8) | Not available | Not available | 13504D | TBA | TBA | Lecture-Lab | Carolyn Phillips,Oscar Aparicio |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 521: | Hearing and Communication Neuroscience | A basic grounding in broad aspects of the neuroscience of hearing and vocal communication. | (4.0 units) | Prerequisite: BISC 421 and NSCI 524 | Not available | 13521D | 10:30-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Lecture | Sarah Bottjer,Christopher Shera |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 529: | Seminar in Marine Biology | null | (1.0 units, max 4) | Not available | Not available | 13529D | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | Lecture | Laura Melissa Guzman |
BISC | https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/BISC/ | BISC 532: | Advanced Seminar in Molecular and Microbial Ecology | Microorganisms dominate biological processes in the ocean. These species pose significant problems for estimating species diversity, abundance and activity. Examination of modern molecular biological approaches for analyzing aquatic microbial communities and their ecological roles. | (2.0 units) | Not available | Not available | 13532D | 2:00-4:00pm | Thursday | Lecture | Jed Fuhrman,Douglas Capone |
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