MCB 493

Spring 2020 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 21-May 6

Special Topics Mol Cell Biol

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Credit: 0 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 2020
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
69416	Lecture-Discussion	AMR	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Whitaker, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Antimicrobial Resistance Section Info: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing problem that scientists predict will impact the globe on the scale of climate change. Evidence based strategies to combat the evolution and spread of AMR are needed immediately. This course will explore the recent literature on antimicrobial resistance with a focus the evolution of resistance and novel strategies to defend against it. This is a one credit hour course, based on reading, discussing and presenting current literature. It is open to both graduate and undergraduate students interested in antimicrobial resistance. Students enrolled in the course will (in pairs) present one paper during the semester from an instructor provided list. Presentations are research projects that include providing background, conflicting data, and future directions as well as a full understanding and discussion of the methods and results presented in the paper. Reading and discussion of all papers presented during the class and attendance at every session is required. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit. It will meet every other week for two hours to allow time for discussion.
70561	Laboratory	APL	10:00AM -1:50PM	F	485C Burrill Hall	Brown, C Zhang, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Advanced Physiology Lab Section Info: Advanced Physiology Lab Prerequisites: MCB 252 and MCB 253. This is an advanced laboratory course to study fundamental physiology concepts including full body metabolism, endocrine signaling, and neural, muscular, and cardiovascular systems using hands-on experiments and computer simulations. Students will measure and analyze how diet and exercise impinge on the response elicited from these different systems using a calorimeter, analyzing blood glucose and hormone levels, testing for stress/anxiety, and measuring heart rate and muscle contraction. MCB 493 APL involves the use of live animal subjects. Substitutions for the activities involving animals will not be provided. This course counts as an advanced MCB laboratory course. This section may not be repeated. Consult an MCB advisor for grade replacement situations. Restriction(s): Restricted to Biochemistry or Molecular and Cellular Biology major(s). Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.
64991	Lecture	EPI	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	149 Henry Administration Bldg	Belmont, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Epigenetics Section Info: This course will cover the field of epigenetics that seeks to explain how long-lasting changes in cellular and organismal traits can occur through non-genetic, environmentally responsive mechanisms. The course will focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic phenomenon but we will also cover applications to contemporary topics such as cancer, metabolism, aging, and tissue engineering. 3 undergraduate hours, 3 graduate hours.Prerequisite: Undergrads- MCB 252 or consent of instructor.One semester of biochemistry is recommended. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit.
64990	Lecture-Discussion	VIR	3:00PM -3:50PM	MWF	1022 Lincoln Hall	Brooke, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Virology Section Info: Viruses are everywhere. They are intimately involved in the lives of all major life forms on earth, and impose enormous public health and economic burdens upon human society. This course will focus on the common fundamental concepts that underlie and connect the replication, pathogenesis, and evolution of diverse virus families, rather than serve as a detail-focused survey of viruses. Group discussion of primary literature will be used to illustrate experimental approaches for exploring fundamental questions in virology. Prerequisites for this section of MCB 493 are MCB 250, 252, 300 and 354. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit.