BIOL 199/MATH 191: Fall 2010

Professor: Dr. Joyce Stamm Contact Info: Office: KC 216; Office hours: TBA

Phone: 488-2029; E-mail: [email protected]

Professor: Dr. Talitha M. Washington Contact Info: Office: KC 318; Phone: 488-2213; E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: TBA Blackboard: Course materials will be posted on the course Blackboard website at http://acebb.evansville.edu Course Time/Location: Tuesday at 8:30 AM in KC 312 Course Description: BIOL 199 /MATH 191 (1): Mathematical Modeling in Synthetic Biology Synthetic biology is an emerging field that seeks to re-design existing biological systems or to design new systems that do not exist in the natural world. In this course, we will explore selected topics in synthetic biology, and examine mathematical strategies that can be used to model these systems. Course Learning Objectives: The general course goals are to help you: Learn current trends in synthetic biology Explore the interface between mathematics and biology Understand cellular networks quantitatively Learn how to construct computational models Methods of Instruction: The method of instruction for most classes will be a lecture/discussion. Students are encouraged to participate in class by asking questions, contributing to discussions, and working problems. Outside of class, students are expected to read the assignment, complete all homework, and come to office hours and ask questions. Grading: As a guideline, the components will contribute in the following proportion to the final grade: Active Participation/Attendance – 30% Assignments – 35% Research proposal – 35% Final grades will be assigned using the following percentages: A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 0-59. Plus and minus grades will be given for scores in the upper and lower portions of these ranges. Course requirements and policies: a. Active Participation Expectations: Each student is expected to contribute to the discussions, read all assignments, and complete ALL work. Please do your share of the work required to keep this communal enterprise going. b. Group assignments: Group assignments will involve applications of mathematics to synthetic biology. Each member is expected to contribute to the preparation and presentation of these assignments. Guidelines for each assignment will be given out at a later date. c. Honor Code: It is expected that students are familiar with and will comply with the terms of the University's Academic Honor Code: I will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid, nor will I tolerate an environment which condones the use of unauthorized aid. d. Accessibility: Please let us know immediately if you have a learning or physical disability requiring accommodation. For more information, contact the Office of Counseling and Health Education at 488-2663.

BIOL 199/MATH 191: Fall 2010

Week In class 1 Course overview

Reading A Life of Its Own, The New Yorker

2

Meeting Report: Synthetic Biology Jamboree for Undergraduates, Cell Biology Education

3

4/5

Discuss the article A Life of Its Own

Discuss the meeting report and iGEM website Students give 30 second blurb on one interesting iGEM project Discuss the Burnt Pancake paper

6/7

Discuss the pigment production project

8/9

Presentations of iGEM projects

Arrive at consensus about area to explore 11-13 Discuss topics chosen by class consensus 14-15 Design research project

Browse iGEM 2009 website: http://2009.igem.org/ Engineering bacteria to solve the Burnt Pancake Problem, J. Biol. Eng.

Read about Cambridge 2009 iGEM http://2009.igem.org/Team:Cambridge Triggering Pigment Production in E. Coli Explore iGEM website and pick a project to present

Assignment Submit 3 questions about the reading before class Submit 3 questions about the reading/website before class Submit 3 questions about the reading before class

Prepare 10-15 minute presentation on iGEM project Written assignment – selected project (to continue exploring)

10

Write proposal to UExplore

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