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ARCH 234/2221 - Human Aspects in Architectural Design (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
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Description
Introduction to architectural design related environment-behavior issues. Introduction to architectural programming and post-occupancy evaluation. Human aspects in design: perception, behavioral uses of spaces, users needs, ergonomics, proximics. Design for the disabled. Effects of cultural processes on architecture and urban design. Use of environment-behavior research methods in architecture and urban design. Design applications of theoretical concepts into design projects.
Hours
One hour class period and 3 hours studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 268/2411 - Surveying for Architects (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Basics of surveying theory, recording field data and representation of data. Digital mapping production and contouring. Surveying applications including field work of detail surveying, stakeout, and parcel boundaries. Survey planning and associated survey computations. Operation of automatic level, total station and GPS. Introduction to 3D scanning of buildings.
Hours
Three-hour lab period.
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ARCH 250/2512 - Foundations of 3-Dimensional Design (3 cr.)
Description
Basic concepts and fundamentals of visualization, thinking, and design of simple forms in three dimensions. Presentation, communication and basic design skills using simple three dimensional modeling exercises in manual formats. Balance between aesthetic and functional design criteria. No previous modeling or digital experience is required.
Hours
Four-hour studio period.
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ARCH 351/2552 - Architectural Design Studio I (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARCH 1511 , , and
Description
Studio on designing in behavioral and socio-cultural contexts. “Inside-out” approach to Architecture. Design through the study of behavioral use of space. Age, sex, culture and individuality as well as complex functional relationships influence on architectural design. Study of the nature of human behavior and how it can be incorporated, facilitated, modified and influenced through architectural design. Design for special needs populations. Introduction to developing project brief through definition of the needs of society, users and clients.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 426/3321 - Building Service Systems and Building Systems Integration (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
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Description
Basic principles of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in buildings. Integration of building systems. Assessment, selection and integration of structural systems, building envelop, environmental, life safety, and building systems into building design.
Hours
Two-hour class period and three-hour lab period.
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ARCH 323/3331 - Construction Materials and Quality Control (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Types and properties of construction materials with emphasis on types used by architects. Concepts of quality control and statistical evaluation with corresponding experimental work. Aggregates and inorganic cements. Portland cement concrete mix design and admixtures. Bitumen and other moisture, thermal and sound insulating materials. Building finishes and aesthetics of construction materials. Timber and decorative materials.
Hours
Two one-hour class periods and three-hour lab period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 473/3522 - Digital Design Studio and Workshop (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
In depth application of advanced CAD concepts. Real time computer graphics. Computer applications for performance animation, virtual reality and interactivity.. Modeling, texture mapping, environments, navigation, lighting, animation and sound. Generative design and Avatars. Digital tools and methods of design with manual tools within the design process. Computational design methodologies, visualization, digital fabrication, cost-estimation, scheduling and facility management. Parametric design and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Applications through design studio and workshop on digital fabrication.
Hours
Three-hour studio period and three-hour lab period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 368/3531 - Housing Design and Geographic Information Systems (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
and ARCH 3553
Description
Context, history and framework of regional, city and urban planning. Concepts, features and characteristics of human settlements. Interrelationship between socio-cultural contexts and housing processes. Design of housing areas and housing units. Design of ‘appropriate’ and ‘responsive’ residential environments within specific resources. Concepts and system components of GIS. Creation and management of a geodatabase. GIS analysis and applications in housing projects.
Hours
Three-hour studio period and three hour lab period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 352/3553 - Architectural Design Studio II (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and
Description
Studio on form, space and composition. “Outside-in” approach to architecture. The architectural form and its composition. The compositional aspects of spatial design- expression, language, intent, dynamics etc. and their use as tools of concept and functional accommodation. Three-dimensional models and design development. Spatial approach to design. Meaning, message and symbolism. Work with architectural precedents through analysis of various works of architects. Contemporary design theory as a premise for design.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 453/3554 - Architectural Design Studio III (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
Studio on Environment and Sustainability. This studio will allow students to investigate various aspects of the environment and ‘sustainability’ as a force within the architectural profession. Recent increases in global climatic and social pressures have necessitated environmental awareness as well as new architectural design solutions. Using current sustainable design strategies as a foundation, students will analyze and implement their own environmentally responsible analysis and designs. Conservation and recycling of materials and waste management. Field trip to gain hand on experience on the sustainable design and waste management is a requirement.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 321/3562 - Introduction to Architectural Engineering (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Role of the architect and other engineers in building construction. Introduction to the factors influencing architectural design. Building components, materials and assemblies. Architectural drawing and detailing.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
(Two-hours lecture period and three-hour lab period)
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ARCH 496/3950 - Internship in Construction Projects (0 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Each student is required to spend a minimum of 4 weeks of internship in Egypt or abroad. These should include substantial practical training in construction activities. A complete account of the experience is reported and evaluated.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 429/4312 - Design Development and Construction Documents (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Development of design into technical documents. Production of construction documents. Design of construction assemblies, constructability aspects and choice of materials. Building coordination and integration using Building Information Modeling applications. Drawing conventions and symbols. Building permit package. Basics of technical specifications.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 468/4532 - Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Study & Analysis of Visual Elements. Urban Form, Grain, Texture, and Fabric. The Phenomenon of Perception. Space, Time, and Function. Space and Path Visual Analysis. Study & Analysis of Historic Urban Squares, Piazzas and similar spaces. Form and space generation in landscape architecture. Elements of Landscape Architecture.
Hours
One-hour class period and three-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 420/4541 - Design of Interior Spaces (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
or
Description
Historical background of Interior Design Styles. Concepts and principles of interior design. Space planning and design. Aesthetics of Interior Design. Color and lighting. Materials selection. Function, material and layout of furniture and textiles. Design for the disabled. Ergonomics and design. Mood Board design. Design drawing and detailing.
Hours
Two-hours lecture and two-hours Studio.
Hours
One-hour lecture and three-hour Studio.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 454/4555 - Architectural Design 4 (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
- ARCH 323/3331 - Construction Materials and Quality Control (3 cr.)
Description
Studio on the Art of Structure and Technology. This studio’s primary objective is to link the two basic components of architecture- art and engineering. Based on a firm understanding of structural systems and their appropriate application to architectural design, projects will be designed to incorporate both aesthetic beauty and structural thinking. The influence of technology in the form of new materials and methods will be examined through their design potential. Three-Dimensional manual and digital models will play an essential role in the design development processes of this studio.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 455/4558 - Architectural Design Studio VIII Design Studio High Tech (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARCH 456/4557 - Architectural Design Studio VI Design Studio Contextual (4 cr.)
ARCH 473/3522 - Digital Design Studio and Workshop (3 cr.)
Description
Studio on smart buildings and high-tech architecture. Expanding on the 1970’s theme of High-Tech architecture, this studio aims at redefining the role of cutting edge technology in design- both process and product. Digital technology has revolutionized the way we conceptualized, visualize, present and are eventually able to construct our buildings, making impossible designs of the past a reality. Rapid developments in materials, building systems and construction methods have broadened our design horizons. Issues such as virtual architecture and smart buildings will be explored with regards to their viability and role in the future of architecture.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 480/4920 - Special Problems in Architectural Engineering (1-3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair on the basis of a well-defined proposal.
Description
Independent study in various problem areas of construction may be assigned to individual students or groups. Readings assigned and frequent consultations held
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if content changes.
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ARCH 494/4930 - Selected Topics in Architectural Engineering (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Description
Specialized topics in Architecture will be selected and presented.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 000/4931 - Introduction to Urban and Architecture Conservation (3 cr.)
Description
Egypt is one of the richest countries in its cultural heritage. Monuments, buildings of value, archaeological remains, and preserved urban tissues are dispersed along its geographical areas dating back from pre-history, Ancient Egyptian, Coptic, Islamic, Colonial and Modern periods, in addition to the vernacular settlements. Although this gift is an asset for its development, challenges for comprehensive conservation and valorization are great. Poverty, demographic pressure, lack of awareness, deteriorating services, environmental hazards, and difficult bureaucratic procedures are among other difficulties facing heritage successful preservation.
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ARCH 000/4932 - Sustainable Landscape architecture in Hot an Arid Environments (3 cr.)
Description
The aim of this course is for students to understand the context and the process within which sustainable landscape environments are conceived and designed, from concept to preparation of construction documents stage and to apply this knowledge in a specific landscape design project with emphasis on establishing sustainable sites consideration.
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ARCH 000/4933 - Vernacular Architecture (3 cr.)
Description
The objective of this course is to introduce students to a departure from conventional architecture to the vernacular. By exploring architecture without architects, the vernacular will be discussed not as a style or even an architectural approach, but an attitude. Using examples from different geographic regions and different historical periods, as well as contemporary interpretations, students will engage in a series of lectures, debates, research and design.
Hours
Three hour class and studio period
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ARCH 000/4934 - Cairo in the Curriculum, The Urban Laboratory: Mapping Cairo’s Complexities (3 cr.)
Description
This course examines the city of Cairo through the lens of the juxtopolis pedagogy. It defines the city as a multi-layered series of juxtapositions representing often colliding and oppositional urban conditions. Students are expected to apply various mapping tools to document these urban juxtapositions through a series of thematic investigations that change every semester.
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ARCH 000/4935 - Coptic Art and Architecture (3 cr.)
Description
The course offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate course to students majoring in either art or architecture, as the theme of the course covers the study of architectural forms and elements of Coptic churches, construction and roofing systems, as well as portraits, iconography, wall paintings, decorative patterns, wood and stone carving.
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ARCH 000/4936 - Design of Interior spaces II 3 credits (1 hr lecture and 3 hours studio)
Prerequisites
ARCH 420/4541 - Design of Interior Spaces (3 cr.)
Description
An applied studio on the design and application of interior design concepts and technical aspects. Lighting and texture in the design of interior spaces. Principles of furniture design and manufacturing. Utilization of textiles and accessories in interior spaces. Integration of finish materials & elements. Sustainability in the design of interior spaces. Creating an image and signage systems. Design for the disabled.
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ARCH 000/4937 - Seminar on Contemporary Architecture Discourse (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARCH 352/3553 - Architectural Design Studio II (4 cr.)
Description
This course attempts to question the assumption that local architects and designers have little value to add to the global design discourse. Readings and discussions over the presentations of a number of local designers on their works and design directions will be the channel to debate this issue against the backdrop of the concurrent global discourse. Students should emerge with a critical understanding of the contemporary architecture discourse in Egypt and express such an understanding within an effective theoretical format.
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ARCH 497/4951 - Internship in Technical Drawing and Design (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Each student is required to spend a minimum of 8 weeks of internship in Egypt or abroad. The internship should include substantial practical training in technical drawing and design. A complete account of the experience is reported, presented and evaluated. Introduction to professional ethics, professional judgment and the social responsibilities of architects.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARCH 490/4980 - Senior Project I (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARCH 4557
Description
A capstone project. Topics are selected by students from a set defined by advisors and according to their area of interest. Project analysis and research. Developing project brief through definition of the needs of society, users and clients. Preparation of space and functional programs. In depth studies of specific design aspects.
Hours
Three-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring
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ARTV 199/1099 - Selected Topics for Core Curriculum (3 cr.)
Description
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all first-year students as part of the Primary Level Core.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
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ARTV 213/2113 - Introduction to Visual Cultures (3 cr.)
Description
This lecture course provides a primer in visual literacy across media, introducing students to key terms and methods for critically reading the visual world including iconology, formal analysis, art history, ideological analysis, and semiotics. Students gain fluency in understanding how images work in cultural context to communicate meaning, to express a sense of self, to convey pleasure, to sell things, and to distribute power. Questions of the effect of specific visual technologies are also engaged, particularly their impact on perception and conduct. Examples are drawn from fine art, advertising, film, popular culture, and new media.
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ARTV 200/2200 - Analogue and Digital Practices (3 cr.)
Description
This introductory studio course introduces students to techniques of visual research as a basis for creative work in various media forms. Students undertake a continuous visual research project as the basis for the course. By means of class lectures and exercises, sketchbook practices, technical workshops, take-home assignments, and group critiques designed to activate the research process, they develop their skills in the expressive use of analogue and digital media for the realization of art, design, or film projects.
Cross-listed
Same as
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARTV 201/2201 - Introduction to Drawing (3 cr.)
Description
An introduction to the technical and observational skills of drawing in a variety of mediums. Concepts of line, value and composition will be explored in objective, non-objective, still life, and landscape drawing exercises.
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ARTV 202/2202 - Introduction to Painting (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
An introduction to the technical, aesthetic, and historical aspects of painting in a variety of mediums. Formal concepts of composition, pictorial space and color interaction are applied to subjects such as still life, landscape and the figure.
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ARTV 203/2203 - Introduction to sculpture/Installation (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
An introduction to the contemporary practices in Sculpture and installation. Offers a focused practice for students that addresses the origins and history of installation art/sculpture including site-specificity, the context of the gallery/museum, and alternate environments.
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ARTV 204/2204 - Introduction to Time-Based Media (3 cr.)
Description
Introduces students to the creative practice of video art in a production studio environment, including both concepts and techniques. Classes include workshops on camera, lighting, video effects, and sound recording techniques. Students create individual video projects.
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ARTV 000/2206 - Experimental Animation Art (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 2201 .
Description
This studio course introduces students to experimental techniques and theories of animation art, particularly the use of simple frame animation as a means to trace the development and mutation of ideas, narratives, memories and experiences in the imagination. It is designed as an extension of students’ foundation experiences in drawing, painting and collage. Emphasis is on integrating those skills into “moving image” making through techniques of addition and subtraction to the surface of the animated frame.
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ARTV 000/2207 - Introduction to Ceramics (3 cr.)
Description
This course aims to explore the various techniques and concepts of ceramics, with an emphasis on basic skills and crafts of clay. The course includes introductory information and experiments in clay free-hand technique related to ceramics arts, starting from making building techniques, glazing techniques and kiln firing operations. Students will be introduced to ceramic art history and its long-term cultural traditions, as well as contemporary ceramics concepts and ceramics installation arts. This course has a minimum of two filed trips to Fustat, an “ancient ceramics area in old Cairo” to explore the historical and local Craft of ceramic art and Egypt’s social history in relation to the field.
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ARTV 000/2208 - Internship Practice (0 cr.)
Prerequisites
Student should be declared as Visual Art Major.
Description
This course must be taken with ARTV 000/4312 - Advanced Studio III (3 cr.)
Student will be introduced to the most established independent contemporary art institutions in Egypt through an official collaboration agreement between the VA program and those institutions. Students are free to choose one of these institutions according to the availability of places as an intern for a period 8-10 days during the semester.
Students will be asked to contribute to work related to tasks such as, achieving professional work, organizing public workshops, curating public exhibitions, organizing public screenings, also investigate their use of archives: what kind of important, how do they use it in exhibitions.
* This is pass/fail course
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ARTV 000/2209 - Studio Professional Practice (0 cr.)
Prerequisites
Student should be declared as Visual Arts Major
Description
This course provides visual art major students with important and essential practices to work in their own spaces and time at the university in order to create arts projects for experimentation of needed art practices and training.
Students should spend minimum of 10 hours per week of studio work in one of the Visual Arts studios (p008 & p019) Total of 100-150 working hours per semester starting from their declaration date till their graduation projects exhibition.
The total practicum periods are 4-5 semesters.
(please see 4 year plan’s proposal)
* This course is pass/ fail course
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ARTV 000/2210 - Experimental Workshop Practices (0 cr.)
Prerequisites
Student should be declared as Visual Arts Major
Description
Students should take minimum 5 workshops during their studies as Visual Arts Major student. These workshops may be selected from a variety offered at AUC, or in other institutions in Cairo.
The workshops will enhance crafts and skills they need and are not offered in our courses like printmaking crafts, carpentry crafts, photography printing crafts, textile making crafts, electronic and coding interactive arts, etc.
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ARTV 230/2230 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 cr.)
Description
Introduces photographic practices in a digital environment. Explores camera, tools, techniques and conceptual approaches related to image capture and printing. A digital camera is required.
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ARTV 000/2305 - Contemporary Art Practices/ History (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 213/2113 - Introduction to Visual Cultures (3 cr.)
Description
This course aims to explore the historical and conceptual practices of contemporary Visual Arts from the 1950s to the present. Students will discover a wide range of media and will analyze theoretical models of art criticism. Students will become familiar with major names and works from the period and will gain an understanding of the major social, political and theoretical shifts that this period brought to the fundamentals of art history. This course is based on students’ research, presentations and readings.
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ARTV 315/3115 - Art Theory (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Offers an introduction to art theory from the start of the twentieth-century up until the present. Emphasis is on reading theoretical texts and interpreting their application to modern and contemporary artistic practices. The course is writing intensive.
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ARTV 370/3270 - Selected Topics in Art (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Determined by instructor.
Description
In-depth examination of specific topics in the studio arts or art history.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit when content is different
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ARTV 000/3311 - Advanced Painting and Drawing (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 201/2201 - Introduction to Drawing (3 cr.)
ARTV 202/2202 - Introduction to Painting (3 cr.)
Description
This course provides students with practical and advanced study of new techniques and theoretical concepts in contemporary painting and drawing. Starting from the use and innovation of painting and drawing techniques to collage, assemblage and three dimensional installation art. Students will also revise traditional methods of painting, while being introduced to contemporary visual and critical thinking techniques.
Students will study the theories of conceptual painting in contemporary art and its relation to contemporary painting methodologies.
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ARTV 000/3312 - Advanced Studio I (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 200/2200 - Analogue and Digital Practices (3 cr.)
ARTV 201/2201 - Introduction to Drawing (3 cr.)
Description
This course is the first course in a series of advanced 3 sequential courses, and is an introduction to cross-medium studio practices and mediums. It introduces students to the basics of visual, conceptual and theoretical language as it relates to multiple types of contemporary studio practices. Concepts/ ideas are examined through diverse approaches to painting, drawing, sound, installation/ sculpture, video, performance and alternative practices. The class structure will be a combination of lectures, tutorials critical reports and studio practices.
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ARTV 410/4110 - Contemporary issues in Arab Art (3 cr.)
Description
An examination of contemporary issues in Arab art within its historical-political geographic terrain and its contemporary diaspora communities. We will explore various kinds of visual and built environments including art works, exhibitions, literature and popular culture. Students will develop visual and analytic skills needed to examine contemporary issues in Arab art in relation to the local, regional and global markets and discourse.
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ARTV 469/4269 - Senior Project (A) (3 cr.)
Description
The first in the advanced Senior Project A and B sequence that is required for the Visual Art major. Course is devoted to the processes of research, experimentation, reflection and critical feedback necessary for successful completion of ARTV 4270 . Preparation for subsequent professional life will also be emphasized, including writing and portfolio assignments and studio visits with practicing artists.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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ARTV 470/4270 - Senior Project (B) (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
A continuation of , students develop and exhibit a final body of work that expresses a thorough conceptual and technical process. The course culminates in a group exhibition of senior projects, typically to be installed in the Sharjah Art Gallery. This course is the equivalent of a “thesis” or a “capstone” class.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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ARTV 000/4312 - Advanced Studio III (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 000/4311 - Advanced Studio II (3 cr.) and its prerequisites
Description
Continuation from Art Studio II. This course looks at archives and collections as creative practice, specifically looking at the archive itself as an object of critical analysis. Using interdisciplinary methods and readings on archival practice, students will be challenged to look critically at a range of archival collections to interrogate the motivations behind collecting and curating arts.
Class discussions and projects, students will engage in various theoretical and practical contexts within a contemporary discourse on art and archival practices.
In addition to class work, all students are expected to undertake short-term internships at local art institutions as a part of ARTV 000/2208 - Internship Practice (0 cr.) course.
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BIOL 103/1010 - Introduction to Life Sciences (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Non-science majors only.
Description
This course aims to emphasize the connection between fundamental principles of Biology and other life sciences. Lectures and lab sessions cover topics such as the cell as basic unit of life, biological molecules to understand energy flow and nutrition, tissues and organ systems (with a focus on human health), and ecological and evolutionary processes explaining biodiversity.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
Students taking BIOL 1010 may not take for credit.
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BIOL 104/1011 - Introductory Biology I (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Description
Introduction to the basic concepts of biology, molecules of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cell respiration, cell cycle and cancer are presented. Basis and applications of genetics and molecular biology are addressed. The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, principles and processes upon which the unity of life is based: the relationship of the course material to their day-to-day world: and how to apply scientific methods. Laboratories introduces students to basic principles of plant and animal structure and function and build on the principles of inheritance to the structure and function of tissues and organ systems.
When Offered
Offered in fall, spring and summer.
Notes
BIOL 1011 cannot be taken by students who have taken for credit.
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BIOL 105/1012 - Introductory Biology II (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Description
Based on the diversity of life: viruses, bacteria, protistans, fungi, plants and animals are studied. The course concentrates on development, structure, and function of plants and animals, population genetics, ecology and the environment, and animal behavior. Laboratories introduce students to systematics, evolution, population dynamics, and modeling of populations of organisms and ecosystems. Some field applications are examined.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
Notes
This course is designed for science majors, but can be taken by anyone interested in studying biology in more depth than .
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BIOL 102/1040 - Essentials of Environmental Biology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Non-science majors only.
Description
This course is designed for non-science majors who are interested in in learning more about environmental issues through the lens of biological principles. The course covers biological concepts and fundamentals of environmental biology, and introduced students to a range of environmental issues (pollution, degradation of natural resources, overpopulation, etc.) that are currently affecting Egypt and the rest of the planet. The course will highlight man’s impact on how our planet functions and examine societal and scientific solutions to these problems. The course is taught through lectures, class projects, reading discussions, and may include mandatory field trips and active participation in a sustainable community development project.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOL 130/1410 - Current Health Issues (4 cr.)
Description
Explores the public and personal health infrastructure with a focus on Egypt. The course has an optional service-learning component in which students become aware of their role in community health issues. Information will be present in the form of classroom discussions, debates, field trips, and videos.
Notes
This course is open to all AUC students.
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BIOL 199/1930 - Selected Topic for Core Curriculum (3 cr.)
Description
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all students, irrespective of major.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
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BIOL 241/2090 - Quantitative Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
This course discuses essential concepts in experimental design and testing hypothesis and introduces quantitative skills for processing, analyzing, and visualizing data generated by biological and medical experiments, focusing on analysis of microarray genes expression data. The open-source bioinformatics and computing platform R will be introduced and used throughout the course in the laboratory sessions.
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BIOL 221/2150 - Genetics (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
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Description
The course is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of classical and molecular genetics. This includes principal of segregation, DNA structure and genetic variation, chromosome and gene organization, replication, molecular biology of gene expression, and mechanisms of gene regulation. The course also covers genetics of bacteria and their viruses, human genome variation, biotechnology, transgenic organisms, and ethical issues in genetic research. The laboratory consist of exercises to introduce students to classical and contemporary genetic analysis.
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BIOL 211/2230 - Molecular and Cell Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and or co-requisite.
Description
The course is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the cell. This includes mechanisms of DNA replication and repair in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and regulation of transcription and translational machinery. Protein sorting into functional structural proteins will be addressed with emphasis of post-translational protein modifications. Mechanisms of cell-cell signaling and their role in regulating genomic integrity and cell cycle regulation will be covered in details and consequences of abnormalities in these mechanisms will be discussed. Laboratories include the identification of basic cell structures, laboratory techniques in DNA and protein isolation, characterization and computational tools in molecular biology.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOL 304/2320 - Biophysics (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
Principles, concepts and advances in the physical analysis of life processes. Fundamental and advanced physical and physicochemical treatment of kinetic processes underlying the normal function of biological systems will be addressed to include mechanics, hydrodynamics, electricity, optics and nuclear physics.
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BIOL 214/2340 - General Botany (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
This course will explore several aspects of plant biology with emphasis on structure, function, reproduction, systematics, plant metabolism and development. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of plant breeding, plant tissue culture and genetic transformation and the generation of genetically-modified crops. Detailed morphological, physiological study and greenhouse experimentation will be covered in the lab. Upon completion of this course, students will gain an appreciation for plant diversity, learning how plants are essential for supporting life on our planet and the potential impact of plant biotechnology on our life.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOL 302/3040 - Environmental Biology for Engineers (2 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Description
This course covers aspects of soil, water, food, and mineral resources management, waste disposal, energy alternatives, population ecology, and environmental ethics with special emphasis on problems encountered by engineers. Laboratory includes field studies of ecosystems, environmental monitoring instrumentation, solar energy techniques, electronic population modeling and techniques used to deal with human consumption of natural resources.
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BIOL 310/3130 - Molecular Evolution and Population Genetics (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
This course covers a spectrum of evolutionary forces at the molecular level and their impact on allele frequencies in the population. Topics the course will address include the Hardy-Weinberg principles, linkage disequilibrium, genetic drift, neutral theory of molecular evolution, mutation and natural selection, evolution of gene families, lateral gene transfer, basics of molecular phylogenetics, and origin of viruses and origin of the cell. Laboratory sessions will include computational simulations of evolutionary forces in action, population genetics, and maximum likelihood and Bayesian phylogenetic inferences.
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BIOL 315/3280 - Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The living cell, structure of biomolecules and their relationship to biological functions; biochemical energetics; metabolism of major cellular components and their relationship to clinical conditions..
Cross-listed
Same as .
Hours
Two class periods and one three hour lab period.
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BIOL 307/3310 - Microbiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
This course provides a broad understanding of the microbial world, its application and implications. The fundamentals and principles of bacteriology, virology and mycology are addressed. Cellular and molecular aspects that contribute to selected infectious diseases and the role of the immune system in preventing such diseases are discussed. Additionally we examine the recent advances in pharmaceutical and biotechnology application of microbes.
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BIOL 312/3326 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
The principal objective of this course is to give the student a solid foundation in understanding the anatomy and physiology of the basic vertebrate body from a functional perspective. The course focuses on describing the anatomy of the major organ systems found in vertebrates and explaining how the physiology of these anatomical systems enables vertebrate bodies to function in their environment. The course will survey model organisms to compare variation in anatomy and physiology associated with different behavioral and ecological requirements. The laboratory will consist of computer learning models, physiological and biomedical experiments with living tissue and specimens to investigate the function of various organ systems, and dissection of preserved and fresh vertebrate specimens, to give students in-depth experience with anatomical identification.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOL 313/3340 - Invertebrate Zoology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
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Description
Invertebrate Zoology is the study of animals without a backbone. These organisms comprise over 99% of all animal species known. Anatomy, development, behavior, systematics, and phylogeny of diverse invertebrate groups are included in the lectures. The class also covers major groups of protozoa. Discussed examples include both representatives of each phylum and highlights of groups of medical, veterinary, or biotechnological importance. Laboratory sessions emphasize morphology and anatomy through dissections, mounted specimens, and prepared slides.
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BIOL 320/3341 - Animal Behavior (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
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Description
Study of ethology with emphasis on its development, control and function. Laboratory includes observations and descriptions, qualification techniques and experimentation.
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BIOL 301/3360 - Animal Physiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
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Description
A comparative approach to the nutrient procurement, temperature, osmotic and ionic regulation, regulation of fluids, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems, reproduction, hormonal and nervous control, behavior, and biological rhythms of animals. Laboratory emphasizes the physiology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
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BIOL 303/3370 - Developmental Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
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Description
This course is designed to acquaint students with the mechanisms that direct the development of multicellular organisms from a single cell. The course covers the fundamental processes operating during embryonic development including cellular differentiation, development of specialized tissues, morphogenesis, and organogenesis at the cellular and molecular levels. Special attention will be on the understanding of key experiments that contributed to the current knowledge of the basic principles implicated in the development of the organism. Laboratory includes examination of various developmental biology aspects at the molecular, cellular and morphological levels.
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BIOL 341/3510 - Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr lab)
Prerequisites
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Description
Ecology is the study of the distribution and abundance of organisms and the interactions with the environment that determine those distributions and abundances. The class discusses ecological interactions and mechanisms at organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Chemical, physical, evolutional, and human-driven factors that influence the natural world are explained. A laboratory emphasizing collection, analysis and interpretation of data is included and intended to expose students to a broad array of ecological techniques.
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BIOL 305/3540 - Environmental Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
or instructor’s consent.
Description
Examination of degradation and pollution of natural environments. Aspects of soil, water, food, and mineral resources management, waste disposal, energy alternatives, population ecology, and environmental ethics. Laboratory to include field studies of ecosystems, environmental monitoring instrumentation, solar energy techniques, electronic population modeling, techniques used to deal with human consumption of natural resources.
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BIOL 306/3541 - Environmental Biology of the Red Sea (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: students must be good swimmers and consent of the instructor.
Description
This course is designed to be an interdisciplinary course for students with an interest in coastal and marine environmental issues. Topics covered include marine biology, ecology, geology, paleontology, climatology, and oceanography. Using the Red Sea as a model, students will receive extensive field experience in evaluating the impact of natural phenomena and human activities on coastal and marine environmental planning, management, and monitoring, as well as in the preparation of environmental impact assessments.
Notes
Laboratories and field trips to the Red Sea are essential to the course.
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BIOL 345/3542 - GIS For Biologists (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
Description
.Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Biologists is designed to introduce the student to the use and application of computer based mapping and analysis technology to ecological data. The application of GIS technology requires program operation skills, computerization of data and relevant biological information. The course is designed to provide “hands-on” skill development in the use and application of GIS.
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BIOL 360/3600 - Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Any of the following:
, BIOL 2230 , BIOL 3280 , CHEM 3015
Description
Bioinformatics is the application of computational methods and tools to, retrieve, and analyze large quantities of sequence datasets. The course covers genomic public databases and resources, sequence alignment, protein structure and function prediction, and analysis of microarray gene expression. Concepts of programming for bioinformatics are introduced. The course provides the students with hand-on experience solving practical problems such as characterization of gene interest, identification of differentially expressed genes, prediction of secondary and tertiary structures of proteins, and tracking spatial and temporal dynamics of a virus.
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BIOL 361/3601 - Bioinformatics Tools and Techniques (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
BIOL 3600 and CSCE 1101
Description
This interdisciplinary course is designed for students in biology, computer science, and mathematics to build the most essential concepts and practices for Bioinformatics development using Biopython and R.
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BIOL 399/3910 - Guided Studies in Environmental Sciences (3 cr.)
Description
Under faculty guidance, students will carry out a project on an environmentally related topic. The students will present their results by submitting a common/individual report or by passing an examination, as determined by the supervisor.
Cross-listed
Same as
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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BIOL 411/4150 - Molecular Biology of the Gene (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and or co-requisite.
Description
A comprehensive molecular biology course with emphasis on principles, processes and methodologies leading to the formation of central concepts of molecular genetics. Students are presented to the latest models of describing gene structure, genome organization and regulation of gene and protein expression, in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Current topics such as epigenetics, RNA interference and transgenics are also exposed. Laboratory sessions cover modern techniques in recombinant DNA technology related to gene cloning, protein expression, and omics.
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BIOL 415/4230 - Immunology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
The students are introduced to the basic principles of immunology, including the structure and function of the immune system at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ system levels and the processes involved in the host defense against infection. This includes antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, B-and T-cell receptors, antibody formation and immunity, cytotoxic responses, and regulation of the immune response. Students are also introduced to the applied aspects of immunology, which include immunoassay design, flow cytometry and LUMENIX technology. Special topics are also highlighted and discussed including cancer immunology, immunotherapy, autoimmunity, immunomics and vaccination. Laboratories include practical experience with the anatomy and histology of the lymphoid tissues, cell isolation, identification and serological and cellular immune techniques as well as basic tissue culture techniques.
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BIOL 430/4330 - Tumor Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
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Description
The course provides a broad knowledge on the biological principals underlying tumor and cancer formation. The basic science of tumor at the cellular, molecular and genetic level will be addressed. The course allows students to understand the fundamental mechanisms that underlie eukaryotic cell multiplication, cell senescence and cell death, including the alterations that are involved in the initiation of uncontrolled growth and carcinogenesis. In addition, cell cycle surveillance mechanisms that ensure genomic integrity and the signaling pathways that regulate tumor development and spread will be covered.
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BIOL 440/4540 - Marine Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
Examination of the ecology of marine ecosystems. Relationship of physical and chemical processes of marine systems to biological processes in both pelagic and benthic regions. Where possible, examples will be drawn from the Mediterranean and the Red seas.
Notes
Includes an extended field trip to marine research institute for “hands-on” experience in marine biological research.
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BIOL 445/4541 - Desert Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
Examination of the ecology of desert ecosystems with particular reference to Middle-Eastern deserts. Emphasis is placed on the strategies employed by desert-living organisms which allow them to survive and prosper under desert conditions. Field trips are an integral part of this course.
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BIOL 460/4690 - Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar I (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites or corequisites BIOL 3600 or BIOL 3601
Description
Students complete a capstone proposal and major elements of the capstone project for the Minor in Bioinformatics. Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar I will focus on the development of the problem statement and the research questions that will be answered in the Capstone. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a sound rationale for the project, justified by a thorough literature review.
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BIOL 461/4691 - Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar II (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
BIOL 4690
Description
In this project-based course, the students tackle a real-life biological or biomedical problem using a computational approach where they utilize existing bioinformatics resources and/or develop novel tools. The students are required to deliver a written report and an oral presentation describing the problem, methodology/approach, contribution, and results. This course is available only for students enrolled in the Minor in Bioinformatics program.
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BIOL 410/4910 - Guided Studies in Biology (1-4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Description
Under the guidance of a faculty member and with the approval of the Chair, the student undertakes readings or research on a specific topic in biology. The student should demonstrate achievements by presenting results, submitting a report, or passing an examination as determined by the supervisor.
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BIOL 408/4930 - Selected Topics in Biology (1-4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Description
Topics in biology chosen according to the special interests of the student and faculty.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit more than once if the content changes.
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BIOL 495/4980 - Senior Research Thesis (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Senior standing in biology.
Description
Students select a research topic according to their field of interest and the availability of advisers and facilities. A research proposal is submitted to include a literature review on the topic and the design of a laboratory and/or field investigation.
When Offered
Offered in fall
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BIOL 496/4981 - Seminar in Biology (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The senior research thesis project is executed and presented in the form of an oral presentation and a poster session in the annual biology department senior thesis conference. A final report, written similar to an original research manuscript, to include the execution, results and conclusion of the project will be submitted.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOT 501/5201 - Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Description
A basic course introducing the student to chemical bonds, structure of biomolecules, the structure and function of cellular components, protein structure and folding, carbohydrates metabolism, fatty acids oxidation, the kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, cellular metabolism, energy production, cellular regulatory processes, signal transduction cascades, and photosynthesis.
Cross-listed
Same as .
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BIOT 502/5202 - Cell and Molecular Biology (3 cr.)
Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to structure and function of the basic unit of life, the cell. This includes organelle biogenesis, cytoskeleton and cell motility, protein and lipid trafficking, membrane and ion transport, energy flow within the cell, cell cycle, division, and programmed cell death. In addition, to the passage of information from gene to protein will be addressed.
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BIOT 503/5203 - Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
and
Description
This course, taught by a team of instructors, covers different areas of biotechnology. This course introduces students to the different aspects of the biotechnology revolution including principles of recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, directed mutagenesis, manipulation of gene expression, microbial synthesis of biologics, biomass utilization, large scale production of proteins, transgenic animals, and the human genome project. In addition, this course introduces students to bioinformatics and bioengineering.
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BIOT 504/5204 - Experimental Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
This course consists of two class periods and one three-hour lab period. It introduces students to the experimental methods used in investigation and research in biotechnology applications. The laboratory section will provide students with hands-on experimentations in major techniques in molecular biology such as DNA and RNA isolation, protein purification, DNA and protein electrophoresis, nucleic acid hybridization and polymerase chain reaction.
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