MB&B225 - Honors Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Honors Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics
MB&B 225 FA

Crosslistings:
BIOL 225

An introductory course in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics designed for students with a substantial background in Biology. All of the material and lectures of Biol-MB&B205 will be included: and an additional one and one-half hour meeting per week will cover related specific topics in considerably greater depth. Examples of such topics include: the dynamics of protein folding; mechanisms of intracellular transport; gene therapy; and the genetic and molecular basis of certain diseases such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and cancer with emphasis on free radical production and damage to cellular membranes and to DNA; and defects in DNA repair and cell cycle regulation.

MAJOR READINGS

All of the required readings for BIOL/MB&B205, plus selected scientific reviews and current journal articles dealing with major topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be four mid-term exmainations, a final examination, one paper and a short classroom presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should have a strong interest in the Biological Sciences and a good background of coursework and/or other experience in science, such as exposure to laboratory research.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1.25 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): McAlear,Michael A.

Times: .M..... 07:00PM-08:20PM; .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SHAN201

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004