BYS 201 An introduction to Molecular Understanding of Biological Systems (3 credit hrs). By Dr. Podila and Dr. Davis

Introduction to a molecular level understanding of the structure and regulation of genes, synthesis of proteins and the integration of molecular events into multicellular systems and organisms. This course is geared for engineering and non-biology students Prerequisites: CH 123 or Equivalent. Will be offered from Spring 2006.

BYS419/BYS619 Microbial Genetics (3 credit hrs.) By Dr. Roy Magnuson

Transmission, expression, and evolution of genes in microorganisms. Studies of chromosomes, plasmids, transposons, bacteriophages, and other genetic elements. Prerequisites: BYS 219, BYS321. Will be offered from Spring 2006.

BYS400BYS600 Neuroscience (3 credit hrs.) By Dr. Amy Bishop

An introductory survey of the field of neuroscience, from basic neuroanatomy & physiology to current hot topics, such as neurodegenerative disease, learning and memory, conciousness, cognitive theory and neurocomputing. Prerequisites: BYS 300. Will be offered Spring 2006.

If you are interested in taking any of these courses, please let Dr. Podila podilag@email.uah.edu know as soon as possible.