Art and music are a part of all human cultures. Is there something about the human brain that drives us to paint and sing? We will examine how the brain simultaneously processes different aspects of a visual object, such as shape, color, and depth, and ask how this processing may affect the way we draw and paint. We will ask whether musical dissonance and consonance are biologically or culturally determined and whether or not different parts of the brain process different aspects of music such as pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, and the emotional content of a musical piece.

A consideration of the physiological processes involved in the control of human body functions. We will study the mechanisms for regulating individual organ systems and how these mechanisms respond to changing needs of the individual. Our examination of the physiological controls will include an analysis of the underlying cellular and molecular processes that drive the mechanisms and integrate the activities of the different systems.

This course presents the science of biological form and its relation to adaptation, development, and the modes of evolutionary change. Emphases include primary theoretical literature, whole organisms, and the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology.

This course is an introduction to the game of badminton. Teaches the skills, rules and strategy of singles and doubles. It is designed for students who have little or no badminton experience.

This course is an introduction to the game of badminton. Teaches the skills, rules and strategy of singles and doubles. It is designed for students who have little or no badminton experience.

Long considered to be simple 'bags of enzymes,' bacteria are now appreciated to be highly ordered and dynamic cells. Bacterial cells organize their genetic material, assemble cytoskeletons, localize proteins, construct organelle-like compartments, differentiate, and communicate with one another to coordinate multicellular behaviors. This course will explore the exciting new field of bacterial cell biology via the primary literature and review articles. Substantial student participation in the form of oral presentation will be expected.

This course is an introduction to the game of badminton. Teaches the skills, rules and strategy of singles and doubles. It is designed for students who have little or no badminton experience.

Covers the basic skills, techniques, and strategy of foil fencing.