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DATA SCIENCE METHODS IN BIOLOGY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
149
UCEAP Course Suffix
N
UCEAP Official Title
DATA SCIENCE METHODS IN BIOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
DATA SCIENCE IN BIO
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

Computational biology and data science have undergone tremendous expansion in recent years, resulting from increased computational power and accessibility of quantitative biological measurements. The course teaches students about the power of mathematical, computational, and statistical analyses, and their roles in biological research. This is achieved through sessions that combine lectures, paper-and-pen calculations, and computer practicals. Topics include data carpentry, handling, modelling, and data analysis using different types of biological measurements from the areas of Genomics, Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity research. Students gain confidence in searching and curating real-life datasets, constructing mathematical models, and combining them to answer biological questions that are inaccessible without the use of computers or mathematics.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BIOL0053
Host Institution Course Title
DATA SCIENCE METHODS IN BIOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Divison of Biosciences

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PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of Melbourne
Program(s)
University of Melbourne
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
MICROBIO&IMMUNOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course examines the diverse world of microbes and discusses the roles they play not only in causing infectious disease but also in both creating and maintaining life as we know it. Various types of microbes and their basic life processes are described, with the focus mainly on bacteria and viruses. Cell biology principles and roles of organelles in protein trafficking will be discussed. Bacterial genetics and metabolism are explored, with the emphasis on how these areas determine observed behaviors and activities. The components of the immune system are outlined and their interactions and functions described. A central part of this course is outlining some of the strategies used by microbes to cause disease, and the counter strategies employed by the immune system to prevent disease. Other ways of controlling microbes, including antibiotics and vaccines are also discussed. The key roles played by microbes and the immune system in medical and biotechnological research is described. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MIIM20001
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of Melbourne
Program(s)
University of Melbourne
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
150
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIOMED SCI RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

In this course students participate in an individual program of supervised research within the School of Biomedical Sciences, or elsewhere within the faculty, at a research institute or overseas institution in which the student contributes to the design of a research project, in consultation with a supervisor; conducts the research; and presents the findings of the project. The project may be self contained or form a component of a larger research program. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BIOM30003
Host Institution Course Title
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
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BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
130
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIO 1D: ENVIRONMENT
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course takes an ecological approach, emphasizing interactions between different organisms and all aspects of their environment. All environments are now changing under the influence of human activities and many species are under threat as a consequence. In this course, students learn tools that allow them to begin to scientifically address such issues.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BILG08023
Host Institution Course Title
BIOLOGY 1D: ENVIRONMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
School of Biological Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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ECOLOGY B
Country
Iceland
Host Institution
University of Iceland
Program(s)
University of Iceland
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECOLOGY B
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECOLOGY B
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

The course is an introduction to the basics of ecology, concepts, approaches, and applications, with a focus on the utilization of natural resources. Topics include the history and discipline of ecology; population ecology; principles of population growth, effects of density, and population regulation. Species interactions: competition, predation, and other interaction forms. The structure and diversity of biological communities, succession, food webs, stability, and biodiversity. Ecosystems: nutrient and energy cycles and trophic efficiency.  An introduction to Icelandic ecosystems.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LÍF505M
Host Institution Course Title
ECOLOGY B
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences/Engineering and Natural Sciences
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CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Manchester
Program(s)
University of Manchester
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
124
UCEAP Course Suffix
N
UCEAP Official Title
CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
UCEAP Transcript Title
CELL MEMBRANE STRUC
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description

This course provides an understanding of the structure, organization, and function of cellular membranes. Particular emphasis is placed on membrane composition and organization, and involvement of membranes and membrane proteins in ion and solute transport, signal transduction, and vesicular transport. Diseases that arise from defects in these processes are used to exemplify the importance of this topic to life science.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BIOL21141
Host Institution Course Title
CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Biological Sciences

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ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
119
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
IMPACT MARINE ENVI
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course explores the anthropogenic impact on the marine environment. Topics include: context and causes of changes to the marine environment; habitat loss; exploitation of the marine environment; marine pollution; exotic species and diseases in marine organisms.
 

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
365103
Host Institution Course Title
ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Host Institution Campus
Campus Diagonal
Host Institution Faculty
Facultat de Ciències de la Terra
Host Institution Degree
Marine Sciences
Host Institution Department
Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences

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HUMAN EVOLUTION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HUMAN EVOLUTION
UCEAP Transcript Title
HUMAN EVOLUTION
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course explores the origin and evolution of hominins (including humans) within the family Hominidae. It examines the more significant cranial and skeletal anatomical features of the different species of Hominoidea. This course discusses the emergence of humanity, DNA studies of modern humans, and the progressive interaction between biology and culture characteristic of human evolution.


 

 

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
361686
Host Institution Course Title
HUMAN EVOLUTION
Host Institution Campus
Campus Diagonal
Host Institution Faculty
Facultat de Biologia
Host Institution Degree
Biology
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Biología Evolutiva, Ecología y Ciencias Ambientales

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BIOLOGY 2A: DATA EXPLORATION IN BIOLOGY
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
129
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIOLOGY 2A: DATA EXPLORATION IN BIOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIO 2A:DATA IN BIO
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description

This course gives students the skills to work with biological datasets to present, summarize, and explore patterns in a wide range of datasets using python, pandas, and seaborn. For each course topic, student apply the concepts they have learned to complex research datasets. Student groups choose a dataset to work with at the start of the course. The course is taught in workshops, with short lectures introducing the topic, and group practice with examples and complex datasets using Jupyter notebooks.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BILG08024
Host Institution Course Title
BIOLOGY 2A: DATA EXPLORATION IN BIOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
School of Biological Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY
Country
Taiwan
Host Institution
National Taiwan University
Program(s)
National Taiwan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV CELL BIOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

This Cell Biology course is tailored for graduate or upper-division undergraduate students with a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The course delves into key concepts across various sub-fields of cell biology, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.  

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CliLab5008
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
College of Medicine
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Graduate Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology
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