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Biological Sciences (BISC)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/
- For department clearance, please visit out website: dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/d-clearance-and-wait-list-information/
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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13004R | 050 | Lecture | 10:00-12:05pm | MTuWTh | 13 of 20 | Oliver Rizk,Raffaella Ghittoni | ZHS163 | PDF (192114 KB) |  |
| 13005R | 050 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 20 | Babak Hassanzadeh | ZHS365 | |
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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13012R | 050 | Lecture | 10:00-12:05pm | TuWThF | 16 of 20 | Bruce Yazejian | HNB100 | PDF (162750 KB) |  |
| 13141R | 050 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 20 | Christopher Girard | ZHS369 | |
Statistical methods in biological science and medicine, including populations and samples, random sampling, confidence intervals, paired samples and regression.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13305R | 050 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-12:05pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 19 | Peter Calabrese | RRI301 | PDF (108397 KB) | |
Biological and biochemical approaches to the prevention and treatment of infectious and chronic tropical diseases. Course is offered off campus and Summer only.
- Note: PWP in Oxford, England. Interested students should contact the instructor regarding pre-req. questions and permission to enroll.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13428D | 131 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 24 | Erin Quinn | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Note: To enroll in this course, download and complete the application at dornsife.usc.edu/bisc/bisc-undergraduate-forms/
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13490D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Christa Bancroft,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | |
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.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 13499D | 967 | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-5:00pm | MTuWThF | 6 of 10 | David Hutchins,Feixue Fu | OFFICE | | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13590D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Douglas Capone,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | |
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Note: For permission to enroll in this course, contact the Graduate Programs Manager for Biological Sciences.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13596D | 059 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Douglas Capone,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13790D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 103 of 200 | Douglas Capone,Remo Rohs | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13792D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | OFFICE | |