16:148:503
(F) Cellular and Molecular Signaling (3)
Signal/transduction at the molecular level. Use of newer research techniques emphasized.
Moyle. Prerequisite: General biochemistry.
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16:148:504
(S) Developmental Biology (3)
Mechanisms responsible for the morphogenetic changes that occur during development of selected vertebrates and invertebrates. The role of intercellular communication in development, including mechanisms of action of receptors and cell-adhesion proteins needed for this process.
Babiarz
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16:148:509,510
Advanced Problems in Biology (BA,BA)
Meets the needs of individual students.
Required for nonthesis master's degrees. Also may be used for independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of graduate director.
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16:148:514
(F) Molecular Biology of Cells (3)
Fundamentals of the molecular organization and functions of cells.
Denhardt. Prerequisite: Prior course in cell biology. Corequisite: Graduate course in biochemistry.
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16:148:519
(F) Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms (6)
Basic cellular constituents and cell and tissue types, cellular processes in the cytoplasm, cell and organellar membranes, and the nucleus. Uses of recombinant DNA technology in investigating gene structure and function and in diagnosing genetic diseases of inheritance patterns in humans; genetic loci that underlie human disease.
Wilson
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16:148:530
(S) Human Genetics (3)
Examination of molecular and chromosomal bases for human inherited diseases. Molecular approaches to gene identification, including position cloning and linkage analysis. Role of mutations, evaluation of repetitive sequences in the human genome.
Brzustowicz. Prerequisite: Basic molecular genetics. Recommended: Biochemistry and physiology.
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16:148:547,548
Current Topics in Endocrinology (1,1)
Biochemical, physiological, and biological aspects of important current topics of endocrine research as reflected in recent journal articles. Topics vary to reflect the state of endocrine research.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit.
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16:148:550
(S) Advanced Developmental Biology (3)
Molecular mechanisms of cell type differentiation and body part specification. Cell-cell interaction, signal transduction during development, morphogenetic gradients, pattern formation, focusing on three experimental organisms: the nematode C. elegans,Drosophila, and the mouse. Genetic experimental approaches will be emphasized.
Steward. Prerequisite: 16:148:514 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Suggested: Genetics. Also open to advanced undergraduates.
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16:148:555
(F) Cell Biology and Histology (4)
Study of microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs as seen in the light and electron microscopes. Emphasis on correlation of structure and function.
Wilson. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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16:148:556
(S) Systems Histology (2)
Analysis of the microscopic structure of the cells making up the tissues and organs of the body. Normal histological structure, histopathologies that illustrate changes in normal architecture produced by diseases.
Wilson
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16:148:565
(F) Gross and Developmental Anatomy (7)
Study of macroscopic structure of the human body by dissection and other methods with reference to functional mechanisms and changes during development and clinical correlations.
Seiden et al. Lec. 4 hrs., lab. 8 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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16:148:581
(F) Immunogenetics (3)
Examination of the genetic control of antibody structure, immune response, graft rejection, and cell surface antigens. The use of immunology as a tool in genetic research.
Passmore. Prerequisites: Immunology, genetics, or permission of instructor.
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16:148:591
(F) Immunology: Cellular and Molecular (3)
Development of humoral and cell mediated immune systems.
Covey. Prerequisite: Basic immunology.
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16:148:598
Seminar in Cell and Developmental Biology (1)
Student, staff, and guest lectures on current topics in cell and developmental biology.
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16:148:600 through 605
Selected Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology (1 each)
Advanced study of rapidly emerging areas in cell and developmental biology.
Prerequisites: 16:148:514, 550.
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16:148:610,611
Laboratory Rotation (1,1)
Laboratory research for incoming students.
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16:148:652
Current Cell Biology (3)
Analyses of progress in all areas of cell biology.
Moyle
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16:148:701,702
Research in Biology (BA,BA)
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