The following courses have minimum prerequisites for undergraduate degrees in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or microbiology with a concentration in genetics, organic chemistry, general biochemistry, or general microbiology.
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(F) Molecular Medicine (3)
Application of molecular and cell biology to a wide variety of human diseases; recent advances in understanding basic mechanisms.
Banerjee
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(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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(S) Current Concepts of Immunology (3)
Organization and evolution of the immune system, genetic basis of generation of diversity, MHC gene structure and function, development and selection of lymphocytes, lymphocyte activation, and the regulation of immune tolerance.
Denzin
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(S) Molecular Virology (3)
Detailed consideration of fundamental physical-chemical properties, schemes of classification, genetics, and modes of replication of selected animal viruses.
Roth
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(S) Cancer Molecular Biology (3)
Emphasis on the molecular, cellular, and genetic bases for cancer. Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. Signal transduction and cell cycle control in cancer cells. Metastasis. Diagnosis and therapy. Recent understanding of the molecular basis of selected human cancers. Lectures and critical discussion of the current literature.
Axelrod
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(S) Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (3)
Guidance and practice in
writing a biological research grant proposal. Topics include funding agencies,
types of grants, forms, budgets, proposal format, and the review process.
Students will be required to write and critique research proposals. Preparation for the writing of the research
proposal required as part of the oral preliminary exam.
Vershon
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(F) Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (3)
Molecular oceanography.
Bidle
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(F/S) Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (1)
Seminars in microbiology.
Haggblom
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(F/S) Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (1)
Student Presentations: Upper-level graduate students (year two and up) will present
their current research in a semiformal format. Presentations will be critiqued
by peers and faculty. Students will receive feedback on public speaking skills
and scientific discourse.
Copeland, Vershon
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Special Topics in Molecular Biology (1)
A journal club course covering current literature in the field of RNA biology.
Copeland
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(S) Teaching of Microbiology (2)
Laboratory teaching experience with faculty direction and mentoring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Teaching Techniques in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (2)
Guidance and practical experience in the teaching of microbiology and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite: Open only to matriculated students in the graduate program in microbiology and molecular genetics.
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Laboratory Rotation in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (2,2,2,2)
Half-semester research projects of interest to the student in faculty laboratories.
Prerequisite: Written approval of program director. Open only to matriculated students in the graduate program.
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Independent Studies in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (BA,BA)
Library research project normally leading to a nonthesis essay for master's degree candidates.
Prerequisites: Permission of faculty adviser and program director.
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(F) Advanced Topics in Immunology (3)
Historic and current literature, problem solving, and data
evaluation. Topics may include tolerance and autoimmunity, antigen
presentation, transcriptional and epigenetic control of the immune
system, B cell expansion, death and lymphoma development, macrophage
activation, and cancer immunotherapy.
Denzin et al. Prerequisites: Undergraduate immunology and approval of instructor.
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(F) Topics in the Translation of Research to Medicine (1)
The interfaces between basic, translational, and clinical research. An introduction to the translational research problem and discussion
of papers in the area of basic science that may become translational or clinical/translational papers.
Millonig, Schein
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(F) Seminar in Molecular Genetics and Microbial Physiology (1)
Topics in molecular medicine. Informal critical description and discussion of current literature and concepts.
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(F) Seminar in Human Genetics (1)
Learning the recent advances in human genetics is an
important step to take advantage of the exploding opportunities and build up a
competitive career in biomedicine. The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth review of rapidly progressing and emerging knowledge, technologies, and
resources in human genetics by reading, presenting, and discussing recently
published literature of important topics.
H. Li
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Seminar in Virology, Immunology, and Pathogenic Microbiology: Yeast Genetics (1)
The application of fungal systems to molecular and cellular biology--yeast genetics. Informal critical description and discussion of current literature and concepts.
Vershon
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Seminar on Chromatin and Gene Expression (1)
Chromatin
remodeling and gene regulation in eukaryotic organisms. Current
literature in primary scientific journals. Each
student will lead a group discussion once during the semester. The
group is composed of students, postdoctoral associates, and
faculty members.
Belden
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Research in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (BA,BA)
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