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Your search for courses · during 2023-24 · tagged with BIOL Elective · returned 24 results
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BIOC 301 Survey of Biochemistry 6 credits
This course applies the principles of chemistry to explore the molecular basis of biological processes. It provides students with a foundational knowledge of biochemistry, with an emphasis on the structure and function of biological macromolecules including nucleic acids and proteins. Topics include enzyme catalysis and kinetics, bioenergetics, and the organization and regulation of metabolic pathways. Biology majors must also complete BIOC 311 in order for BIOC 301 to count towards the Biology major.
Not open to students who have taken CHEM 320 or BIOL 380
- Fall 2023, Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 126, Chemistry 224, Chemistry 234
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BIOC 301.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Rou-Jia Sung 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WHulings 316 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHulings 316 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 210 Global Change Biology 6 credits
Environmental problems are caused by a complex mix of physical, biological, social, economic, political, and technological factors. This course explores how these environmental problems affect life on Earth by examining the biological processes underlying natural ecological systems and the effects of global environmental changes such as resources consumption and overharvesting, land-use change, climate warming, pollution, extinction and biodiversity loss, and invasive species.
Sophomore Priority
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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One introductory science lab course (Biology 125, 126, Chemistry 123, 128, Geology 110, 115,120 or 135)
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BIOL 210.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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Sophomore priority
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BIOL 220 Disease Ecology and Evolution 6 credits
Parasites and pathogens play a central role in shaping the natural world, from the physiology and behavior of individuals to the dynamics of populations and the structure of ecosystems. This course will explore the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape host-parasite interactions. Topics include transmission of disease through host populations, the evolution of virulence, coevolution between hosts and parasites, how disease influences communities and food webs, how parasites shape host behavior and life history, and the ecology of newly emerging infectious diseases.
- Winter 2024
- Writing Requirement
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Biology 125 and 126
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BIOL 220.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Amanda Hund 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 234 Microbiology 6 credits
A study of the metabolism, genetics, structure, and function of microorganisms. While presented in the framework of the concepts of cellular and molecular biology, the emphasis will be on the uniqueness and diversity of the microbial world. The course integrates lecture and laboratory, and will fulfill requirements of a microbiology course with lab for veterinary or pharmacy schools.
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 235
- Spring 2024
- Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126
Concurrent registration in Biology 235
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BIOL 234.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Raka Mitra 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
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BIOL 240 Genetics 6 credits
A study of the transmission of genetic information between generations of organisms, and of the mechanism of expression of information within an individual organism. The main emphasis will be on the physical and chemical basis of heredity; mutational, transmissional and functional analysis of the genetic material, and gene expression.
- Winter 2024, Spring 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126
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BIOL 240.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:40
- M, WLeighton 304 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 304 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 240.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Stephan Zweifel 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- M, WLeighton 305 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 305 1:10pm-2:10pm
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Sophomore Priority, requires concurrent registration in Biology 241
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BIOL 242 Vertebrate Morphology 6 credits
Over 500 million years of evolution has produced a rich diversity of structure and functional morphology in vertebrates. We will use comparative methods to help us understand the various selective forces and constraints that produced the vertebrate forms living today. Laboratory dissection of a variety of preserved vertebrates will allow us to examine how these fascinating animals monitor and move through their environment, procure, ingest and circulate nutrients, respirate, and reproduce.
Concurrent reg in Biology 243 required
- Fall 2023
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Biology 125 and 126
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BIOL 242.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Matt Rand 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WAnderson Hall 329 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 329 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 248 Behavioral Ecology 6 credits
Behavioral ecologists strive to understand the complex ways that ecological pressures influence the evolution of behavioral strategies. It can be argued that animals face a relatively small set of basic challenges: they must acquire food, water, and mates, and they must avoid danger. Yet we see a rich diversity of solutions to these problems. Consider foraging behavior, for example. All animals must acquire energy, but some filter particles out of sea water, others graze on nearly inedible grasses, while still others hunt in cooperative packs. In this course we will consider such topics as foraging, communication, sociality, and conflict. By focusing on the functions and evolutionary histories of behaviors, we strive to better understand the puzzle of behavioral diversity.
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126
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BIOL 248.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Annie Bosacker 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- Grading:S/CR/NC
- M, WLeighton 236 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FLeighton 236 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 262 Ecological Physiology 6 credits
This course examines the physiological adaptations that allow species to inhabit a wide range of environments including polar regions, deserts, high alpine, the deep sea, and wave-swept coastal habitats. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how organisms cope with environmental extremes (e.g., temperature, low oxygen, pH, salinity and pressure) and in using metabolic theory to predict the ecological impacts of climate change (e.g., global warming, ocean acidification, hypoxia). Associated laboratory will emphasize experimentation and application of physiological concepts in living organisms.
Requires concurrent registration in BIOL 263
- Fall 2023
- Science with Lab
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Biology 125 and 126
Concurrent registration in Biology 263 required
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BIOL 262.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 316 11:10am-12:20pm
- FHulings 316 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 280 Cell Biology 6 credits
An examination of the structures and processes that underlie the life of cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Topics to be covered include methodologies used to study cells; organelles, membranes and other cellular components; protein targeting within the cell; and cellular communication and division.
BIOL 281 required.
- Fall 2023
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and concurrent registration in Biology 281
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BIOL 280.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty: Staff
- Size:32
- M, WHulings 316 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FHulings 316 2:20pm-3:20pm
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BIOL 310 Immunology 6 credits
This course will examine the role of the immune system in defense, allergic reactions, and autoimmunity. Topics to be covered include the structure and function of antibodies, cytokines, the role of the major histocompatibility complex in antigen presentation, cellular immunity, immunodeficiencies, and current techniques used to study immune responses.
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and either Biology 240 or 280
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BIOL 310.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Debby Walser-Kuntz 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WHulings 316 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHulings 316 1:10pm-2:10pm
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BIOL 321 Ecosystem Ecology 6 credits
Ecosystem ecology involves the study of energy and material flow through systems, including both the biotic (animals, plants, microbes) and abiotic (soil, water, atmosphere) components. Topics include the major elemental cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus), patterns of energy flow, and the controls of these fluxes for different ecosystems. Current environmental issues are emphasized as case studies, including climate change, land use change, human alterations of nutrient cycles, and biodiversity effects on ecosystems.
- Fall 2023
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Writing Requirement
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one 200 level course in Biology or Geology 230, 258, 285 or Environmental Studies 244, 254, 260, 265, 288
Biology 126
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BIOL 321.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Daniel Hernández 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WHulings 120 9:50am-11:00am
- FHulings 120 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 332 Human Physiology 6 credits
Human Physiology seeks to understand the fundamental mechanisms responsible for the diverse functions of the body. Course topics include the function and regulation of the various physiological systems (nervous, circulatory, endocrine, excretory, respiratory, digestive, etc.), biochemistry, cellular physiology, homeostasis and acid-base chemistry. The study of human physiology provides the principal groundwork for internal medicine, pharmacology, and other related health fields. The laboratory includes a variety of experiments focusing on the function and regulation of the human body.
BIOL 333 required. Students should waitlist for BOTH 333 (lab) and 332 (lecture) to be considered for enrollment from either waitlist.
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126
Concurrent registration in Biology 333
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BIOL 332.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Fernan Jaramillo 🏫 👤
- Size:48
- M, WWeitz Center 235 11:10am-12:20pm
- FWeitz Center 235 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 338 Genomics and Bioinformatics 6 credits
The advent of next-generation sequencing technology has revolutionized biology, enabling transformative breakthroughs in fields ranging from agriculture to conservation to medicine. In this course, students will gain experience with the computational and bioinformatics tools needed to analyze “big data,” including sequence searching and alignment, assembly, gene calling and annotation. Students will learn to ask and answer their own scientific questions using sequence data, and to critically assess the conclusions of other genomics and bioinformatics studies. No prior computer programming experience is required. Associated laboratory will focus on wet lab methods for DNA/RNA extraction and preparation as well as computational analysis.
Biology 339 required
- Fall 2023
- Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and one of these upper level courses: Biology 240, Biology 321 or Biology 350
concurrent registration in Biology 339
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BIOL 338.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Rika Anderson 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 223 9:40am-10:40am
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BIOL 350 Evolution 6 credits
Principles and history of evolutionary change in wild populations, with consideration of both microevolutionary and macroevolutionary time scales. Topics covered include causes of change in gene frequency, the nature of adaptation, constraints on evolutionary change, the evolution of genes and proteins, rates of speciation and extinction, and the major events in evolutionary history.
- Fall 2023
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126
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BIOL 350.00 Fall 2023
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- Size:40
- M, WLeighton 305 11:10am-12:20pm
- FLeighton 305 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 352 Population Ecology 6 credits
An investigation of the properties of populations and communities. Topics include population growth and regulation, life tables, interspecific and intraspecific competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, the nature of communities, and biogeography.
BIOL 353 required.
- Spring 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126, and Mathematics 111 or other previous calculus course. Recommended course: Statistics 120 or equivalent exposure to statistical analysis
concurrent registration in Biology 353
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BIOL 352.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Mark McKone 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 12:00pm-1:00pm
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BIOL 358 Seminar: Evolution of Sex and Sexes 6 credits
The origin and maintenance of sexual reproduction remains a central enigma in evolutionary biology. This seminar course will explore contemporary primary literature that addresses a variety of evolutionary questions about the nature of sex and the sexes. Why is sexual reproduction usually favored over asexual alternatives? Why are there no more than two sexes? What determines the characteristics of females and males within diverse species? How did sex chromosomes evolve and why do some species lack them?
Waitlist only
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 240 or Biology 350
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BIOL 363 Seminar: Ecomechanics 6 credits
All organisms, from Common loons to Redwood trees to Basking sharks spend much of their lives bumping up against forces associated with the non-biological world. The manner in which ecological challenges are solved (e.g., moving around vs. staying put, finding food, avoiding predators) is often related to an individual’s biomechanical design. This class will challenge students to view their physical surroundings from the perspective of an organism. How do mussels feed in a fast stream vs. stagnant pond? Why do healthy trees uproot rather than break in half? How can a sea urchin with no eyes “see”? We will use primary scientific literature to examine the physical principles that underlie fundamental ecological processes.
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and one additional 200 or 300 level Biology course or instructor permission
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BIOL 363.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty: Staff
- T, THOlin 104 1:15pm-3:00pm
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Waitlist only
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BIOL 365 Seminar: Topics in Neuroscience 6 credits
We will focus on recent advances in neuroscience. All areas of neuroscience (cellular/molecular, developmental, systems, cognitive, and disease) will be considered. Classical or foundational papers will be used to provide background.
Waitlist only
- Fall 2023
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 or instructor consent
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BIOL 368 Seminar: Developmental Neurobiology 6 credits
An examination of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying development of the nervous system. We will survey recent studies of a variety of model organisms to explore key steps in neuronal development including neural induction, patterning, specification of neuronal identity, axonal guidance, synapse formation, cell death and regeneration.
Waitlist only
- Winter 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126 and Biology 240 or Biology 280
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BIOL 372 Seminar: Structural Biology 6 credits
The ability to visualize macromolecules at atomic detail has significantly advanced our understanding of macromolecular structure and function. This course will provide an overview of fundamental experimental methodologies underlying structure determination, followed by primary literature-based discussions in which students will present and critically discuss classic foundational papers as well as examples from the current literature that have advanced our understanding of macromolecule structure and function.
Waitlist only
- Spring 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Biology 125 and 126; and either Biology 280, Biology 380, Biochemistry 301 or Chemistry 320
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BIOL 383 Seminar: Illicit Pharmacology: The Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanisms of Recreational Drugs 6 credits
This seminar will explore the molecular mechanisms, cellular signaling, and metabolism of recreational drugs. With a focus on recent scientific literature, we will unravel the mechanisms of action of these substances (to the extent that they are known) and will use this knowledge to better understand their physiological effects. While our main emphasis will be on scientific advances, we will also investigate cultural and social justice issues related to drug use and drug enforcement.
Waitlist only
- Spring 2024
- Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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CHEM 233 and 234 or instructor consent
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BIOL 383.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty: Staff
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 2:20pm-3:20pm
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IDSC 258 Consensus or Contentious? Controversies in Science Then and Now 2 credits
Almost every global challenge confronting humankind requires some level of engagement with science and technology. However, finding solutions to our most pressing problems also requires an understanding of how science operates within its social, political, and cultural context. This course will explore the relationship between science and society by examining a series of controversies in science from both the past and the present. We will investigate topics such as biological and social concepts of race, the use of unethically obtained scientific results, the ethics of genomics research, legislation over vaccination mandates, “parachute” science, and climate change denial. Examining the role of science in society will help us understand issues related to the use of evidence, expertise, and the relationship between science and politics. By wrestling with current and historic scientific controversies, we will examine the ways in which scientific disagreements are often as much about values as they are about research methods.
- Winter 2024
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IDSC 258.00 Winter 2024
- Faculty:Antony Adler 🏫 👤 · Rika Anderson 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- FAnderson Hall 323 2:20pm-3:20pm
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NEUR 238 Neurons, Circuits and Behavior 6 credits
Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. Molecular and cellular neuroscience seeks to understand the fundamental principles that govern how neurons function, how they communicate with each other, and how they assemble into circuits that generate behavior. This course focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of nervous system function from the level of genes and molecules to neural circuits and behavior. We will take an integrative approach to examine the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie neuronal communication, the molecular basis of sensation and innate behaviors, neural plasticity, and nervous system disorders. This course will emphasize the experimental evidence and techniques that have built our understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of behavior through team-based learning, analysis of primary literature papers and laboratory experimentation. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Neuroscience 238 and 239 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Spring 2024
- Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
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Neuroscience 127 or Biology 125
Concurrent registration in Neuroscience 239.
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NEUR 238.00 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THAnderson Hall 329 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 239 Neurons, Circuits and Behavior Lab 2 credits
This laboratory course will provide experience in performing experiments to elucidate the structure and function of neurons and neural circuits using classical and cutting-edge techniques. Students will apply these techniques to develop and carry out an independent research project.
- Spring 2024
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Concurrent registration in Neuroscience 238 required
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NEUR 239.01 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
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NEUR 239.02 Spring 2024
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm