IB 496

Spring 2011 All Classes

All Classes

Special Courses

Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

Experimental and temporary courses.

May be repeated as topics vary. 1 to 5 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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IB 496 class schedule data for spring 2011
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
49658	Conference	B	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Fuller, B Bell, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Info: Topic: Readings in Genetics, Evolution and Behavior
56217	Conference	BF1	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Fuller, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Info: Topic: "Why Evolution is True" - This reading group has three aims. First, to read and discuss the multiple lines of evidence for evolution ranging from fossils, to DNA sequence similarity, to experimental studies examining the many facets of evolution. The second goal is to discuss how these ideas can be brought into a K-12 classroom and taught effectively. The third goal is to try to figure out where public misconceptions arise, and how these can be countered. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
56218	Conference	BF2	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Fuller, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Info: Topic: "A Primer to Genome Science" - The goal of this reading group is to discuss/teach current approaches and methodologies in genome science. This is an introductory reading group for people who are new to the area. Topics to be covered include (1) genome projects, (2) gene sequencing and annotation, (3) genomic variation, (4) gene expression and the transcriptome, (5) proteomics and functional genomics, and (6) Integrative genomics. Note that this is a discussion group - not a lecture course. Restricted to students with Graduate class standing. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
47114	Laboratory	CT	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Taylor, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Coral Reef Field Ecology Section Info: A field course to coral reefs in Belize. An introduction to the taxonomic groups, identification, and natural history of the vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit and form coral reefs. Ecosystem processes and conservation of coral reefs will also be discussed. The field trip to Belize will be Sunday May 15-Sunday May 22, 2011. Cost of the field trip is estimated to be $1850 and will be borne by the student. Prerequisite: IB 150 and consent of instructor. Student must be able to swim. To register for this you will need consent of the instructor. Email Christopher Taylor at ctaylor@inhs.uiuc.edu. Must be concurrently registered in IB 362 Marine Biology.
56314	Conference	PS	8:00AM -8:50AM	W	Location Pending	Hu, F Punyasena, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Info: Topic: Paleoecology Seminar