I will be teaching the following courses in the 2004-2005 academic year:

If you have questions regarding a course, please feel free to contact me (burkholder@stanford.edu) or other instructors listed.

Fall Quarter, 2004

Genetics of Prokaryotes (Biosci 133; 4 units).
Genetic approaches for understanding cellular processes in bacteria, including metabolism, adaptive and stress responses, signal transduction, gene expression, genetic exchange and recombination, chromosome dynamics and evolution, cell division, motility, surface attachment, and developmental responses. Emphasis is on the power of effectively combining genetics with biochemistry, microscopy, and genomics. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences core.

Co-taught with Allan Campbell

Frontiers in Biology (Biosci 301; 1-3 units).
Current research in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology emphasizing primary research literature. Held in conjunction with the department’s Monday seminar series. Students and faculty meet weekly before the seminar for a student presentation and discussion of papers related to the upcoming seminar. Limited to and required for all first-year Ph.D. students interested in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Co-taught with Mary Beth Mudgett

I will also be co-leading one of the discussion sections for Advanced Genetics (Biosci 203; 4 units).

Winter Quarter, 2005

Seminar on Replication of DNA (Biosci 134; 3 units).
Modes of DNA replication and their control in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Structures, properties and functions of the many recently discovered DNA polymerases. Emphasis is on experimental approaches and their limitations. Review of current research literature. Opportunity to lead class discussion on a specialized topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Problem set and short term paper. Enrollment limited to 26 advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: Biological Sciences core. Recommended: 118.

Co-taught with Phil Hanawalt

Spring Quarter, 2005

Advanced Microbial Genetics and Genomics (Genetics/Biosci 162/262. 4 units).
Critical discussion of the genetic tools available for studying the cell biology and behavior of bacteria. Case studies on the power and limits of using genetic approaches in combination with biochemistry, microscopy, and genomics to study mechanisms of gene expression, signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, development, and pathogenesis. Faculty-led discussion sections with critical reading of research papers.

Co-taught with Man-Wah Tan