Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

PLBIO 1130

By most accounts, whether theological or scientific, light is fundamental for life. Throughout the living world, there are vital processes, such as photosynthesis and vision that are associated with light. ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3679 PLBIO 1130   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 2100

Plants have always played a key role in the history of life on Earth and have served as medicinal agents in all societies since prehistoric times. Medical Ethnobotany is the study of medicinal plants used ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3826 PLBIO 2100   LEC 001

    • TR Fernow Hall G24
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 2302

This is a 7-week spring semester reflective lecture class following the winter session field course, PLBIO 2301. Students will write a reflection and give an oral presentation; assemble and analyze field ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 14547 PLBIO 2302   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - Mar 10, 2020
    • Nixon, K

  • Prerequisites: PLBIO 2300, PLBIO 2301 and a general biology course.

PLBIO 2440

This course provides a comprehensive overview of evolution with an emphasis on plants as excellent exemplars for understanding evolutionary theory and the interpretation of data pertaining to evolution. ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3772 PLBIO 2440   LEC 001

    • TR Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pawlowski, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 2480

An introduction to the goals and methods of plant systematics, and a survey of the diversity of vascular plants, including ferns, conifers, flowering plants, and related groups. Lectures cover ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3628 PLBIO 2480   LEC 001

    • MWF Warren Hall B75
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Davis, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: PLBIO 2410 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

  •  3629 PLBIO 2480   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3994 PLBIO 2480   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 3420

Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3602 PLBIO 3420   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 3421

Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLBIO 3420 and offer experience in a variety of biological and biochemical techniques, from the cellular to whole plant level, with emphasis on experimental ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3626 PLBIO 3421   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3627 PLBIO 3421   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3813 PLBIO 3421   DIS 202

    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3811 PLBIO 3421   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3814 PLBIO 3421   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3812 PLBIO 3421   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 3430

Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLBIO 5430

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3603 PLBIO 3430   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 3431

Companion to PLBIO 3430 with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLBIO 5431

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4083 PLBIO 3431   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite or recommended corequisite: PLBIO 3430 or permission of instructor.

PLBIO 4000

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLBIO 6000

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4088 PLBIO 4000   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisites: Biology courses: BIOMG 2800 or PLBRG 2250, BIOMG 3320 or BIOMG 3350, or equivalent. Computational courses: CS 1110 or equivalent. Statistics courses: BTRY 3010, STSCI 2150, or equivalent.

  •  4089 PLBIO 4000   DIS 201

    • TR Mann Library 405
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 4470

Theory and practice of using molecular evidence, particularly DNA sequence data, for addressing diverse systematic and evolutionary questions. Emphasis is on phylogeny reconstruction, particularly in eukaryotic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16401 PLBIO 4470   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    BIOEE 1780 and BIOMG 2800 or BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350 or written permission of instructor.

PLBIO 4480

Introduction to evolution, surveying major changes in plants from the origin of life to the present. Emphasizes plant form and function, adaptations to particular ecologic settings, and evolutionary theory ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18068 PLBIO 4480   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 18069 PLBIO 4480   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 4620

Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3633 PLBIO 4620   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: PLBIO 2420 or 3420, or equivalent and BIOBM 3300 or 3310, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

PLBIO 5430

Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLBIO 3430

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17367 PLBIO 5430   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 5431

Companion to PLBIO 3430 with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLBIO 3431

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16294 PLBIO 5431   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 6000

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLBIO 4000

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4090 PLBIO 6000   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  4091 PLBIO 6000   DIS 201

    • TR Mann Library 405
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLBIO 6470

Discussions led by staff, visitors, and students on topics of current importance to systematic biology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3663 PLBIO 6470   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students and advanced undergraduates in systematic biology.

PLBIO 7400

Lectures on current research in plant biology, presented by visitors and staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  3356 PLBIO 7400   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Requirement for: graduate students doing work in plant biology.

PLBIO 7410

Introduction to the research literature in plant biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3982 PLBIO 7410   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Graduate standing or permission of instructor required.

PLBIO 7440

After the first year, each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with the thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3357 PLBIO 7440   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students in Plant Biology.

PLBIO 7490

Intended for graduate students in Plant Biology who are working with faculty members on an individual basis towards a PhD thesis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3358 PLBIO 7490   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Van Wijk, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3359 PLBIO 7490   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Kessler, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3360 PLBIO 7490   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3361 PLBIO 7490   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3362 PLBIO 7490   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Nasrallah, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3363 PLBIO 7490   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pawlowski, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3364 PLBIO 7490   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Rose, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3365 PLBIO 7490   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Richards, E

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3367 PLBIO 7490   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Doyle, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3369 PLBIO 7490   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Davis, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3370 PLBIO 7490   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Hanson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3371 PLBIO 7490   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3372 PLBIO 7490   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3373 PLBIO 7490   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3374 PLBIO 7490   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Niklas, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3375 PLBIO 7490   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Jander, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3376 PLBIO 7490   RSC 720

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3377 PLBIO 7490   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Giovannoni, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3378 PLBIO 7490   RSC 722

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Crepet, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3379 PLBIO 7490   RSC 724

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Martin, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3380 PLBIO 7490   RSC 725

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Harrison, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3381 PLBIO 7490   RSC 726

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3382 PLBIO 7490   RSC 727

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Sparks, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3383 PLBIO 7490   RSC 728

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3384 PLBIO 7490   RSC 730

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Nasrallah, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3385 PLBIO 7490   RSC 731

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Stern, D

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3387 PLBIO 7490   RSC 733

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3388 PLBIO 7490   RSC 734

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Lee, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3389 PLBIO 7490   RSC 735

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3390 PLBIO 7490   RSC 736

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • McCouch, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3391 PLBIO 7490   RSC 737

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Raguso, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3392 PLBIO 7490   RSC 738

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Roeder, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3835 PLBIO 7490   RSC 739

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pineros, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3987 PLBIO 7490   RSC 740

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19193 PLBIO 7490   RSC 741

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person