Systems & Synthetic Biology (SSB)
SSB 099 — Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5 units)
Course Description: Special study for undergraduates.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
- Learning Activities: Variable 3-15 units.
- Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
- Grade Mode: P/NP only.
- This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Quarter 2025.
Learning Activities: Variable 3-15 units.
Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
Grade Mode: P/NP only.
Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
Grade Mode: P/NP only.
SSB 134 — Systems Biology: From Biological Circuits to Biological Systems (3 units)
This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Application of systems theory to understanding the properties of biological networks in a variety of model organisms. Local biological circuits and genome-scale biological networks. Network motifs, robustness, modeling, emergent properties and integration of networks.
Prerequisite(s): BIS 101; (MCB 121 or PLB 113); (MAT 016C or MAT 017C or MAT 019C or MAT 021B or MAT 021BH); or consent of instructor; BIS 015L recommended.
- Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s).
- Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit if student has taken BIS 134.
- Grade Mode: Letter.
- General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
SSB 134 — Systems Biology: From Biological Circuits to Biological Systems (3 units)
- Course Description: Application of systems theory to understanding the properties of biological networks in a variety of model organisms. Local biological circuits and genome-scale biological networks. Network motifs, robustness, modeling, emergent properties and integration of networks.
- Prerequisite(s): (BIS 101 or BIS 101V); (MCB 121 or PLB 113); (MAT 016C or MAT 017C or MAT 019C or MAT 021B or MAT 021BH); or consent of instructor; BIS 015L recommended.
- Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s).
- Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit if student has taken BIS 134.
- Grade Mode: Letter.
- General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
- This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2025.
Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s).
Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit if student has taken BIS 134.
Grade Mode: Letter.
General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit if student has taken BIS 134.
Grade Mode: Letter.
General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
SSB 134 — Systems Biology: From Biological Circuits to Biological Systems (3 units)
Course Description: Application of systems theory to understanding the properties of biological networks in a variety of model organisms. Local biological circuits and genome-scale biological networks. Network motifs, robustness, modeling, emergent properties and integration of networks.
Prerequisite(s): (BIS 101 or BIS 101V); (MCB 121 or PLB 113); (MAT 016C or MAT 017C or MAT 019C or MAT 021B or MAT 021BH); or consent of instructor; BIS 015L recommended.
Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s).
Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit if student has taken BIS 134.
Grade Mode: Letter.
General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2025.
SSB 199 — Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5 units)
Course Description: Special studies for advanced undergraduates.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
- Learning Activities: Variable 3-15 hour(s).
- Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
- Grade Mode: P/NP only.
- This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Quarter 2025.
Learning Activities: Variable 3-15 hour(s).
Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
Grade Mode: P/NP only.
Repeat Credit: May be repeated for credit.
Grade Mode: P/NP only.