Advanced Cell & Molecular Biology I

Catalog description

This course is intended to be the first semester of a two-semester primary core of study taken by all graduate students in the biological sciences. It offers an in-depth integrated examination of advanced topics in cellular and molecular biology. Topics include structure, function and experimental techniques relating to biological molecules and sub-cellular and extra cellular structures. Emphasis will also be placed on processes such as genomic organization, gene regulation, replication, cell cycle control, translation, vesicular trafficking, and receptor signal transduction. Course materials are drawn from review articles and recent primary research reports. PRE-REQUISITES: BIOL 212, CHEM 401