HUMBIO 4A: The Human Organism
Organ system physiology: the principles of neurobiology and endocrinology, and the functions of body organs. The mechanisms of control, regulation, and integration of organ systems function.
HUMBIO 4B: Environmental and Health Policy Analysis
Connections among the life sciences, social sciences, public health, and public policy. The economic, social, and institutional factors that underlie environmental degradation, the incidence of disease, and inequalities in health status and access to health care. Public policies to address these problems. Topics include pollution regulation, climate change policy, biodiversity protection, health care reform, health disparities, and women's health policy
BIO 22N: Infection, Immunity, and Global Health
Preference to sophomores. The causes and prevention of infectious diseases, focusing on the interplay between pathogens and the immune system that determines the outcome of the disease. Introduction to microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology. Diseases of the past and present, including TB, malaria, AIDS, and Ebola. The roles of biological, environmental, and societal factors in disease emergence, spread, and prevention. Primary scientific literature, student-led discussions, and research projects.
CHEM 36: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Techniques for separations of compounds: distillation, crystallization, extraction, and chromatographic procedures. Lecture treats theory; lab provides practice.
