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Techniques in DNA-Based Biotechnology (BI901-3A)
Program: Pre-College
The development of powerful tools in molecular biology has led to an explosion in our understanding of genes and the factors controlling their expression. Illuminating research,... (more »)
Introduction to Bio-Medical Science: Cells, Tissues and Organs (BI916-3A)
Program: Pre-College
While some would say "substance over form," in this course the substance IS form: that of the vertebrate body. We will focus on the four tissues that represent the body's building... (more »)
So You Think You Want to Be a Doctor: An Introduction to Medicine (BI903-3A)
Program: Pre-College
So you think you want to be a doctor? This course is designed to help you answer that question by letting you see the practice of medicine firsthand, giving you a taste of what... (more »)
So What's up Doc? (BI909-1A)
Program: Pre-College
Are you interested in a career in medicine? This one week course will introduce you to Medical Education "Brown" style and help you decide if medicine might be the right career... (more »)
Scholar-Athlete: Sport Physiology (BI915-1C)
Program: Pre-College
How does an Olympic sprinter run 200 meters in 20 seconds, an elite cyclist ride at 30 miles per hour for over 4 hours or a marathoner run 26 miles in just over 2 hours? The science... (more »)
The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience (NEUR 0010)
Program: Summer Session Credit
Introduction to the mammalian nervous system with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control... (more »)
Brain Basics: From Biology to Behavior (BN900-3B)
Program: Pre-College
The study of the brain as a biological structure is very different from the study of any other organ in the body. The cells that make up the brain, neurons, share many of the... (more »)
Introduction to Biochemistry (BI927-3B)
Program: Pre-College
Proceeding from the foundation laid by basic coursework in biology and chemistry, this course will allow students to view living systems at the cellular and molecular levels. ... (more »)
Genetics and Human Behavior (PY906-3B)
Program: Pre-College
The completion of the Human Genome Project may be the most important scientific achievement of our lifetime, but how much can genes tell us about complex human behavior? How much... (more »)
So You Want to be a Scientist? (SI600-2EA)
Program: SPARK - Science for Middle School
Doctors work to treat diseases but scientists work to understand them. Have you ever wondered about the work that goes on behind the scenes in medicine? Do you want to find out... (more »)
Research Techniques in Biomedical Fields (BI917-3A)
Program: Pre-College
Doctors work to treat diseases but scientists work to cure them. Have you ever wondered about the work that goes on behind the scenes in Medicine? Do you want to find out what... (more »)
Exploring Medicine (BI926-1C)
Program: Pre-College
This course is geared toward students who are completing their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year and may be considering a career in Medicine. It will cover some aspects of college... (more »)
The Body: An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI905-3B)
Program: Pre-College
This course will explore the structure and function of the human body. Lectures will follow a systemic approach, which means that the structure and function of the human body... (more »)
Leadership and Global Health (SO907-2GL)
Program: Leadership Institute
Despite world-wide advances in technology and development, providing basic health care to people in resource-poor settings continues to pose enormous challenges. Now more than... (more »)
Understanding the Human Body: An Exploration of Anatomy (BI607-1EB)
Program: SPARK - Science for Middle School
Have you ever wondered how your body does all the things that it does? Our bodies contain 206 bones and over 700 muscles, all coordinated by a central computer called the brain.... (more »)
Medicine and Society (AN906-2C)
Program: Pre-College
This course challenges students to explore the relationships between medicine and its social, cultural, and political dimensions. Students will be introduced to the ideas and... (more »)
Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (PY912-2C)
Program: Pre-College
Did you know that approximately 50% of the fatalities resulting from the ten leading causes of death are preventable? Psychological interventions are increasingly being used along... (more »)
Engineering Biomedical Systems (BI920-3A)
Program: Pre-College
Human life expectancy has risen dramatically over the last century due to rapid advances in medicine. The progress of medicine, in turn, can be attributed to the increased scientific... (more »)
Stem Cells, Cloning, Regenerative Medicine: Changing the Face of Biology (BI912-3A)
Program: Pre-College
This lecture/laboratory course will introduce students to basic stem cell theory and laboratory techniques. Topics covered in lecture will include embryonic and adult stem cells,... (more »)
Bioethics and Religion (RS902-2A)
Program: Pre-College
This course will explore interactions between contemporary issues in bioethics and religious beliefs and practices. We will consider how religious traditions, both east and west,... (more »)
From Mad Cow Disease to Alzheimer’s: The Biological Basis of Disease (BN902-2B)
Program: Pre-College
The primary focus of this course will be on key diseases that are caused by protein misfolding, including symptoms, cellular physiology, and current methods of treatment for these... (more »)
First Aid for the Medicine Cabinet (BI904-3B)
Program: Pre-College
Greater than 99.9% of medical interventions involve the administration of a drug.
Are you or the people you care about, taking drugs without understanding what or why?... (more »)
So What's up Doc? (BI909-1D)
Program: Pre-College
Are you interested in a career in medicine? This one week course will introduce you to Medical Education "Brown" style and help you decide if medicine might be the right career... (more »)
Introduction to Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering (BI902-1A)
Program: Pre-College
This one week course will serve as an introduction to stem cells and current stem cell research. We will examine current progress in the stem cell field and discuss the challenges... (more »)
Scholar-Athlete: Sport Physiology (BI915-1C)
Program: Pre-College
How does an Olympic sprinter run 200 meters in 20 seconds, an elite cyclist ride at 30 miles per hour for over 4 hours or a marathoner run 26 miles in just over 2 hours? The science... (more »)