What Upper Level Science Classes Have You Taken?

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Hey guys. I was just wondering what upper level science classes (classes beyond the prereqs) you've taken so far? Please also include your current year and whether the classes was benefical and interesting and if you're feeling generous, write a line or two about what it covered. This will hopefully help those who are planning their schedules or are deciding on which course(s) to enroll in.

Year: Sophomore

Biology-related classes:

Genetics- was okay. We basically discussed the mechanisms of transcription and Translation, gene regulation, gene structure and transmissions, and linkage and mutations. My general biology class was based heavily on genetics so the material was more of a review than anything. The discussion of baterial genetics was interesting. you've gotta love the lac operon.

Chemistry-related classes:
None yet

Physics-related classes:
None yet.

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Year: Senior, Microbiology and Physiology Major

Biology-related classes:

Microbiology and lab
Biochemistry
Physiology- very helpful for MCAT
Gross Human Anatomy and lab- awesome classes, take if available
Genetics
Microbial Genetics
Eukaryotic Cell Biology
Immunology- loved it, my current plans for medicine are in vaccines and cancer immunotherapy
Virology- awesome as well

Chemistry-related classes:
Physical Chemistry I

Physics-related classes:
Just the required: Non-calc Phyics and labs

Ask me about any of these classes if you want to know more info. Unless you attend MSU as well, the class titles and experiences can vary greatly depending on the lecturer's competency and the topics being covered.
 
Senior - Biochem major

"Upper level" courses taken:
Microbio
Genetics
Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Medical Spanish ;-)
Biochem Research

As with dajimmers, ask me if you want specifics about one of these.
 
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Going to be a Senior Biology Major

Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology
Comparative Anatomy and Embryology of Vertebrates
Independent Study
Biochemistry
 
graduated this past year. was a math econ major, not bio

took:
biochemistry
evolution
immunobiology
biopsychology
cell biology
 
Graduated 04 exercise science major:

Anat and Phys I+II
Exercise Physiology
Human Performance and Nutrition
Topics in Applied Physiology
Electrocardiograpy
Lab Techniques in Exercise Science
Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise
Practicum in Cardiac Rehabilitation

And i'll be doing 16 or so more in my masters program next year....

Jim
 
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Lab
Genetics
Cell Biology
Developmental Biology - Sweet class
Genetic Control of Organogenesis - Even sweeter class
Human Anatomy (LD version of an UD class. . . )

Coming up:
Molecular Biology
Molecular Parasitology
Molecular Control of Psychiatric Disorders
Cell Biology Laboratory

Annnd possibly:
Human Genetics
Microbiology
Bacterial Pathogenesis

. . . etc.
 
UnderGraduate courses (i don't remember all but here are a few...some of them are engg courses)

Applied Mechanics
BioChemistry
Fluid Mech
Advanced Physical & colloid Chem
Chem Engg & Stoichiomentry
Thermanl Science
chemistry of high polymers
unit organic processes
chemistry of dyes
polymer & extrusion
THeory of dyeing & color measurement
Industrial Engg & quality control
textile aux & chemicals

Grad Courses

Physical methods in organic chem
Grad P-Chem principles
Stat for Engg 1 and 2
Multivariate analysis
chemistry of text aux
Instumentation in text chem analysis
statistical decision making
 
Whoa, you guys are making me nervous! :scared:

The only upper-level course I've had is cell bio (I was a psych major). Med school is gonna own me. :(
 
i dont consider these courses "upper level", but:
bio:
mamallian physiology1&2; cell biology(about the mrna,trna,etc); cell metabolism(about glycolysis,etc)
math:
ode, calc3,vector calc, abstract linear alg, math bio

now i'll be taking some courses this year(junior) and the ones that are indeed upper level i'll mark with an *:
math:
probability*
statistics*
analysis1&2
nonlinear dynamics&chaos*
stochastic processes
math methods in bio
bio:
neurobio&behaviour or biochem
cardiovascular physiology *
neurobiology(that is in case that i do take the first neurobio course in the sequence)*

damn my courses are not rigorous at all. physics/math people think that i cant handle any advanced algebra and rightly so:( i hope to take some really advanced probability courses in senior year(with treatment of brownian motion and martingales) and some advanced nonlinear dynamics course. but it's nothing compared to the folks that be taking grad level analysis and grad level algebra and quantum field theory, damn those people are so smart.
 
biochem
genetics
molecular genetics
animal physiology
neuroanatomy
embryology
biometrics
cell biology
 
I've graduated; these were my courses:

Psychopharmacology (really liked this course - the most)
Neuroscience of Pain (liked this course too)
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Brain Injury/Recovery of Function
Biochemistry/Cell biology
Behavioral Endocrinology
Neuroplasticity

post-bac
Human Neuroanatomy
Essentials of Toxicology (really hated this course)
Neural Immune interactions in Health and Disease


Yes, by now you would probably guess it - I was a neuroscience major.
 
um, a lot of them. But what exactly is the point of this thread? Just listing our courses to show how cool we are? :rolleyes: The bio that helped me for the MCAT was Physiology, Genetics, Molecular Bio, Immunology (I also had grad immuno). And Biochemistry helped some as well. All of my upper level courses were beneficial in terms of knowledge. The least beneficial was probably Anatomy, but maybe because it was my first semester of college and the teacher wasn't very good.
 
I just graduated in May. I'll list my courses, though of course the info provided will vary according to school, prof, and student.

Physics: No advanced classes.

Chem: (Note: I am biased. The chem dept. at my school sucked).

Analytical Chem. B/c of the particular prof, I hated it, but overall it was just boring b/c it was a repeat of gen chem, only w/more of an emphasis on precision and accuracy.

Thermodynamics & Kinetics: had the same prof that I can't stand... it was boring.

Biochemistry. Loved it. Of course, that's not suprising since Biochem was my major. Challenging though. It was great b/c all of my previous courses came together into a big picture in that class. Very helpful for the MCAT. I learned important techniques in the lab (blots, immunoprecipitation, columns, etc).

Independent Study.

Biology:

Microbiology: wasn't really advanced, but it was specialized at least. It wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped, and there was little overlap w/other courses. The lab was useful for lwarning sterile lab techniques, which came in handy later on for research.

Cell Bio: essential course. Not much to say about it, except taht every bio course after it built upon its material.

Genetics: I enjoyed it. Easy IMO. Helpful for the MCAT.

Neurobiology: Great course. I really enjoyed the subject matter, and was really challenged by the course.

Developmental Bio: my hardest undergrad course, partly due to the particular prof, partly due to the sheer volume of material to memorize and understand. V. cool though.

Molecular Bio: I thought it was kinda boring, but I also think it's a very important course b/c every area of research has a molecular component and a field focusing on the genetic basis. I learned a lot of important techniques in the lab. V. good course if you hope to do research. Helpful for the MCAT.

Independent Study: Research Rocks. :cool:
 
biochemistry major - graduated

biology...
microbiology
molecular bio (especially useful in MS1)
genetics
biotechnology
human physiology (but it was a joke)
biochemistry x 4 (metabolism course especially useful in MS1)

chemistry...
organic chem x 4
physical chem x 2 (not really useful)
instrumental analysis (esp. useful for MCAT's)
quantitative chem x 2

physics...
just the 2 required semesters

buena suerte :luck:
 
Just graduated in May, bio major so some of the courses I took that weren't required for med school were required by my major -

Cell and Molecular Biology
Mammalian Anatomy
Invertebrate Biology
Parasitology
Mammalian Physiology
Genetics
Biochemistry

Of those, I highly recommend taking biochemistry, especially if you haven't taken the MCAT yet, and parasitology - very interesting with a high gross level if you like that kinda thing :)
 
Biology

Eukaryotic Cell Bio w/lab
Microbiology w/ lab
Biochemistry w/ lab
Genetics w/lab
Immunology
 
Senior year: Bio

Most useful course: Animal Physiology
Most intensive course: Quantitative Analysis
Most pathetic: BioChem (bad teachers in general)

Cool course: Genetic Lab (learned way more in there than my genetic lecture)
 
Year: going on to be a Junior

Biology-related classes:

My intro sequence I think is different from most schools. We have 3 semesters of "Intro" bio:
Bio 1 truly a random mix of biology
Bio 2 Genetics (typical run of the mill genetics course)
Bio 3 half a semester of Biochemistry and half a semester of Physiology
In the fall I'm taking two courses:
DNA manipulation lab and Plant bio and genetic engineering
Spring I'm debating among the following courses:
human physiology, cell bio, microbiology, endocrinology, molecular evolution, and evolution of animal development --> will probably go with cell bio and human phys (anyone have any suggestions of what 2-3 classes I should take before my MCAT?)

Chemistry-related classes:
nope just inorganic *2 and organic * 2,
planning on taking biochem senior year

Physics-related classes:
None yet. I really want to take Physics of the Heart next spring and maybe Physics of the Brain in the fall.
 
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