MCB 493

Spring 2012 All Classes

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Special Topics Mol Cell Biol

Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Discussion of current topics of interest within the broad domain of molecular and cellular biology; seminar or lecture format. Topics vary.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

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MCB 493 class schedule data for spring 2012
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
57453	Lecture	ACB	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	147 Armory	Belmont, A Brieher, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/12-05/02/12 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Advanced Cell Biology Molecular basis of cellular oragnization focusing on how cells secrete, move, adhere, divide, communicate and die. Material will emphasize critical analysis of experiments, current controversies and hypothesis testing. This course is directed towards graduate students in Molecular Cell Biology as well as graduate students in the physical sciences with an interest in cell biology. Advanced undergraduates interested in pursuing future graduate level training in cell biology are also encouraged to enroll in the course. Prerequisites are MCB 250 and MCB 252. This MCB 493 section is approved as advanced MCB hours.
57463	Lecture	HMD	3:30PM -4:45PM	TR	165 Noyes Laboratory	Kemper, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/12-05/02/12 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Human Metabolic Disease This lecture course will examine the molecular and phsiological basis of human metabolic disease. Disruption of metabolic and energy homeostasis plays crucial roles leading to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes, which are a major medical problem worldwide. This course will examine how lipid/glucose levels and energy balance are controlled in health and how they are abnormally regulated in disease states. In addition, this course will cover current topics related to control of metabolism including orphan nuclear receptor, aging and circadian rhythms. Methodolgies leading to scientific discoveries and potential preventive and therapeutic agents will also be discussed. Prerequisites for this section are MCB 250 and MCB 252. This section of MCB 493 is approved as advanced MCB hours.
57452	Lecture	MHD	3:00PM -3:50PM	MWF	217 Noyes Laboratory	Llano, D Bolton, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/12-05/02/12 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Mechanisms of Human Disease The advent of molecular biology and the Human Genome Project have dramatically increased our understanding of the mechanisms of human disease. The underlying molecular causes for many diseases have been elucidated. This course examines how abnormalities that occur at the molecular and cellular level manifest as patholgies affecting the structure and function of human tissues and organs. In addition, this course focuses on the pathophysiology of common human diseases and the environmental, genetic and epigenetic causes of specfici disease types. Prerequisite is MCB 252 This section of MCB 493 is approved as advanced MCB hours.
53109	Laboratory-Discussion	TJA	3:30PM -4:20PM	W	ARR Beckman Institute	Anastasio, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/12-05/02/12 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Neural Systems Modeling The purpose of this independent study is to give students hands-on experience in using computers to model neural systems. A neural system is a system of interconnected neural elements, or units. Students will use existing computer programs which will simulate real neural systems. They will compare the behavior of the model units with neurophysiological data on real neurons. The neural system models will all perform a useful computation, and the similarity between the behaviors of model units and real neurons will give students insight into how the real nervous system may actually work. Students will independently follow a written tutorial on neural systems modeling, and will meet with the instructor on a regular basis for guidance on programming and to discuss the implications of the simulations. Meetings will take place in 4031 Beckman. This section of MCB 493 is NOT approved as advanced MCB hours.