MCB 493

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Special Topics Mol Cell Biol

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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.

1 TO 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. 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 fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
56452	Lecture	EPI	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	313 Davenport Hall	Belmont, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 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.
58507	Lecture	MFD	3:00PM -3:50PM	MWF	106B1 Engineering Hall	Meroueh, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Mol Fdns of Chem Biol & Drug Section Info: Explores small molecule modalities that are used to modulate the function of drug targets. Biochemical, cell biological, and chemical approaches, that are used to identify these small molecules and to turn them into lead compounds for the development of clinical candidates, are discussed. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit.
50661	Lecture	PBC	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	1002 Lincoln Hall	Cui, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Physical and Biological Chemistry This course will cover the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and their applications to biological macromolecules. Prereqs: CHEM 104 or 204, PHYS 102 or 212, MATH 231. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit. Restriction(s): Restricted to Biochemistry major(s). Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.