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functions of protein coding and non-protein coding DNA regions, describe the various
roles of RNA as well as generation of gene variants by recombination.
6. Students will be able to outline the role of growth factors in vertebrate development
and understand the development of the vertebrate nervous system.
7. Students will be able to distinguish between the innate and adaptive immune systems
and explain the role of the major cellular effectors of immunity as well as the network of
cell-to-cell communication that regulates immune responses.
Laboratory Skills. Students will work in teams to investigate some or all of these: i)
Analysis of Proteins, ii) Biological Transport, iii) ELISA, iv) Enzyme Kinetics, v)
Mitosis, vi) Bacterial Transformation, vii) PCR, viii) Electrophoresis, ix) Drosophila
Genetics, x) Sea Urchin Development, xi) Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, xii)
Searching and analyzing Biological literature.
GRADING The lecture will count for 300 points and the lab 200 points.
The 300 points in lecture will be determined as follows:
Two 60 point exams during the semester and a 100 point final. The final exam is
cumulative
Six graded homework assignments 8 points each. There will be at least 6
assigned homeworks. I will count your top 5 scores. Homework will not be
accepted late for any reason.
6 quizzes 8 points each top 5 grades count no make-ups given for any reason
Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the period. If you arrive late you will
have no extra time. If you arrive after the conclusion of the quiz you may not
begin it.
NOTE: IN ACCORD WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY, THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE
GIVEN DURING THE FINAL EXAM PERIOD AND NOT THE LAST WEEK OF
THE SEMESTER
CLASS POLICIES
Attendance is not required but it is hard to do well in the course if you do not attend
lecture. If you have a fever that you think is due to flu please dont come to lecture
Do the readings, look over the lecture outline and get notes from a classmate see
me if you need help getting notes or if there are concepts you do not understand.
[Late work: Late work will not be accepted]
[Make-up exams are allowed with a valid excuse and advance notification ]
[Religious Holidays if an exam is scheduled during one of your religious holidays, let
me know at least one week in advance so that we can make arrangements]
[NOTE: for university policies on teaching, see
http://www.gwu.edu/~academic/Teaching/main.htm ]
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
I personally support the GW Code of Academic Integrity. It states:: Academic
dishonesty is defined as cheating of any kind, including misrepresenting one's own work,
taking credit for the work of others without crediting them and without appropriate
authorization, and the fabrication of information. For the remainder of the code, see:
http://www.gwu.edu/~ntegrity/code.html
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)
Any student who may need an accommodation based on the potential impact of a
disability should contact the Disability Support Services office at 202-994-8250 in the
Marvin Center, Suite 242, to establish eligibility and to coordinate reasonable
accommodations. For additional information please refer to: http://gwired.gwu.edu/dss/
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER (UCC) 202-994-5300
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers 24/7 assistance and referral to
address students' personal, social, career, and study skills problems. Services for students
include:
- crisis and emergency mental health consultations
- confidential assessment, counseling services (individual and small group), and
referrals
http://gwired.gwu.edu/counsel/CounselingServices/AcademicSupportServices
SECURITY
In the case of an emergency, if at all possible, the class should shelter in place. If the
building that the class is in is affected, follow the evacuation procedures for the building.
After evacuation, seek shelter at a predetermined rendezvous location.