Circadian Rhythms: The Biology of Time

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In this seminar course, students will explore the progression of research from classic papers first describing circadian rhythms to current publications on specific systems. Circadian rhythms refer to internal timing mechanism that regulate processes in an organism. They are part of a wider field called Chronobiology. In this semester-long course, we will hone communication skills, literary research skills, and analytical skills to identify, scrutinize, and discuss a variety of publications on circadian rhythms. Through these publications we will also explore and discuss the breadth of systems studied in the field including those found in microbes, plants, fruit flies, fish, and humans. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of BIO 111/113 or BIO 112/114 is required.