BIOL E-169c W 1935 2135 Science Center Hall C Jeffrey Lyczak Lyczak Jeffrey PhD, Manager of Microbiology, Nucryst Pharmaceuticals This course presents an overview of the immune system and focuses on providing the student with a solid background in modern molecular and cellular immunology. The course covers the molecules of the immune system, including antibodies, T-cell receptors, and major histocompatibility locus-encoded proteins and cytokines; the genes encoding these molecules; the cells of the immune system and their interactions; and the biological functions of the immune system and its regulation. Prerequisite: background in biology, biochemistry, and genetics. CHEM E-2a R 1800 2100 Science Center Hall C Craig Masse Masse Craig PhD, Research Scientist, Amgen, Inc Gregory Philip Tochtrop Tochtrop Gregory Philip PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University CHEM E-2a and <a href="http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2005-06/courses/chem.jsp#e-2b">CHEM E-2b</a> present the fundamental chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the relationship between structure and reactivity, the mechanisms of important reactions, useful synthetic procedures, and methods of determining molecular structure. We also discuss the relevance of organic chemistry to biological systems, medicine, environmental science, and industry.<br /> <br /> Weekly discussion sections are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 5-6 pm or 6-7 pm. Laboratories are offered Tuesday, 7-11 pm; Saturday, 9 am-1 pm; and, depending on enrollment, Wednesday, 7-11 pm; and they meet approximately every other week on a schedule to be announced. Students may choose which section and lab to attend. Students may not wear contact lenses in the labs and safety glasses are required. Prerequisite for CHEM E-2a: one year of general chemistry. Prerequisite for CHEM E-2b: CHEM E-2a or equivalent. CHIN E-1 Section 1 MR 1730 1930 Vanserg Hall 25A Raymond D. Lum Lum Raymond D. PhD, Asian Bibliographer, Harvard College Library Introduction to modern Mandarin pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and writing in Chinese characters and romanization. Emphasis is on conversation. Approximately 400 characters and half of the basic grammar are learned. <em>Pinyin</em> romanization and simplified characters are used. Not for students who have studied Chinese previously. CHIN E-30 TR 1730 1930 Vanserg Hall 29 Min Wan Wan Min BA, Drill Instructor in Chinese, Harvard University This course is a continuation of <a href="http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2005-06/courses/chin.jsp#e-2">CHIN E-2</a>. Additional vocabulary and more complex grammar patterns are introduced. Emphasis is on further development of listening and speaking skills while increasing attention to reading and writing. Prerequisite: CHIN E-2 or equivalent. CSCI E-113 W 1935 2135 Science Center Hall A Bruce Molay Molay Bruce AB, Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University Designed for students with some programming experience, this course provides a rigorous introduction to writing and using software tools in the Unix and GNU/Linux programming environments to build command-line and web-based programs. The curriculum covers the C programming language, Unix shell scripts, HTML, and CGI programming. Topics include text processing, memory management, files and pipes, and processes and protocols. Students write programs to analyze data and generate reports, use shell scripts to combine tools into applications and interactive webpages, and use CGI to provide web access to databases. Prerequisites: a working knowledge of a structured programming language such as C++, Java, or Pascal; a data structures course such as <a href="http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2005-06/courses/csci.jsp#e-119">CSCI E-119</a>. ECON E-10a R 1935 2135 Harvard Hall 201 Siddiq M. Abdullah Abdullah Siddiq M. PhD, Professor of Economics, Pine Manor College EXPO E-5 Section 1 M 1730 1930 Sever Hall 104 Charles Henebry Henebry Charles PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University A review of the elements of grammar. We examine sentence structure, correct verb forms, case of pronouns, agreement, punctuation, and restrictive and nonrestrictive (that-which) clauses. Short readings illustrate the basic elements of grammar and style. Short writing assignments offer students opportunities to practice the lessons of the course. EXPO E-510 T 1935 2135 Sever Hall 212 Christine J. McCarthy McCarthy Christine J. MA, Author, Editor This course introduces students to all aspects of copyediting. While it focuses on technical and scientific prose, the course benefits students interested in editing or improving text regardless of technical background. Students evaluate and edit several types of computer, scientific, and other technical documents, including prose that appears on the Internet. Weekly editing assignments help students master editing principles, including proper word choice, consistency, and sentence structure. The course emphasizes prose style, audience, and purpose. FREN E-1a Section 1 T 1730 1930 Sever Hall 306 Susan E. B&#233;cam B&#233;cam Susan E. PhD An introduction to French with an emphasis on communication. Extensive practice in all four skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing--and a thorough review of the grammar necessary to support those skills. Students are encouraged to communicate in French through role-play and other interpersonal activities. They also read brief selections on French and Francophone culture, and write short dialogues and descriptions. For students with no knowledge of French. FREN E-1 Section 2 TR 1935 2135 Boylston Hall 105 Mahalia C. Gayle Gayle Mahalia C. AM An introduction to oral and written French for students with little or no background in the language, this course encourages students to communicate with each other and the instructor in simple language using role-play and other interpersonal activities. Students read short pieces on modern French culture, see a modern French film, and write compositions on subjects of personal interest. Grammar includes present and near future tenses and <em>pass&#233; compos&#233;</em>. FREN E-1x MW 1935 2135 51 Brattle Street 223 Louise Marie Wills Wills Louise Marie PhD, Development Associate, Phillips Brooks House Association, Harvard University A systematic approach to written French involving grammar and usage. Differences between French and English are pointed out and illustrated by reading simple French texts. Students gradually become familiar with French ways of expression. Conducted in English. Prerequisite: a basic knowledge of English grammar. GERM E-1a W 1730 1930 Sever Hall 308 Thomas R. Siefert Siefert Thomas R. AM, Teaching Assistant in German, Harvard University In this course, students learn to speak and write German in unstilted and grammatically correct fashion. We listen to German-language broadcasts and songs, watch pieces of films, read texts on the Internet, and discuss them together. A grammar handbook with exercises is also included. Prerequisite for <a href="http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2005-06/courses/germ.jsp#e-1b">GERM E-1b</a>: GERM E-1a or equivalent. CGRK E-1a M 1935 2135 Sever Hall 208 Christopher Krebs Krebs Christopher PhD, Assistant Professor of the Classics, Harvard University An introduction to the language of ancient Greece, covering basic grammar. The course emphasizes reading, with selections from Greek literature supplementing grammatical exercises. Prerequisite: previous study of a foreign language helpful. ITAL E-1a D-1a R 1935 2135 Sever Hall 208 Annalessandra A. Di Paolo Paolo Annalessandra A. Di Teaching Assistant in Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. Students study basic Italian grammar and learn to express themselves orally through interaction with their instructor and classmates. The course also focuses on listening comprehension and elementary readings. ITAL E-1 D-2 F-3 TR 1730 1930 Vanserg Hall 28 Antonio Di Sanzo Sanzo Antonio Di PhD, Chairman, Foreign Language Department, Town of Reading Public Schools Conducted in Italian, this course is designed for beginners with no knowledge of Italian. The aim of the course is to develop basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing skills. Focus on cultural issues and group activities.