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1
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56452
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Lecture
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EPI
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2:00PM
-2:50PM
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MWF
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313 Davenport Hall
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Belmont, A
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- Availability:
- Open
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- 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.
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5
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54160
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Lecture-Discussion
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IT
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10:00AM
-10:50AM
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MWF
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W203 Turner Hall
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- Availability:
- Closed
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- Credit:
- 3 hours
- Section Title:
- Immunotherapy Techniques
- Section Info:
- This course explores the applications of immunotherapy across cancer and autoimmune diseases through a technique-driven, translational lens. It provides essential immunology foundations needed to design and interpret immunotherapy experiments. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of landmark studies to understand how therapies enhance anti-tumor immunity or suppress pathological responses. Topics include cytokine profiling, antibody-based therapies, immune cell engineering, genomics, and animal models, highlighting shared methods and key differences across disease contexts.
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1
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58507
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Lecture
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MFD
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3:00PM
-3:50PM
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MWF
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101 Transportation Building
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Meroueh, S
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- Availability:
- Open
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- Credit:
- 3 hours
- Section Title:
- Mol Fdns of Chem Biol & Drug
- Section Info:
- This course covers the early stages of drug discovery and chemical biology, including biochemical, bioanalytical, biophysical, and cell biological approaches to determining drug potency. Topics include modern screening methods (fragment-based design, virtual screening, DNA-encoded libraries, high-throughput screening), non-specific drug activity (aggregation, reactivity, redox activity), and new modalities such as covalent inhibitors, molecular glues, and bifunctional proximity inducers. Major target classes covered include kinases, GPCRs, ion channels, and undruggable proteins. The course also addresses best practices for reporting non-clinical data, statistical analysis, and scientific rigor. Intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students pursuing careers in drug discovery or chemical biology in academia or industry, especially for students in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or biology involved in small-molecule drug design, synthesis, or mechanistic studies at the biochemical or biological level. This section of MCB 493 counts as advanced MCB course credit.
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5
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49845
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Lecture-Discussion
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NA
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12:30PM
-1:50PM
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TR
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1065 Lincoln Hall
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Climer, J
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- Availability:
- Closed
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- Credit:
- 3 hours
- Section Title:
- Neurophysiological Analysis
- Section Info:
- Introduces students to the different types of physiological data recorded from the brain and neurons and how to handle them analytically. Students will develop a toolbox of analytical approaches and critical thinking skills for addressing different types of data and the strengths and weaknesses of different analytical approaches. Topics include the physiological origins of brain signals, Fourier and time series analysis, tuning curves, dimensionality reduction, and decoding using Bayesian and artificial neural network methods. Students will use Python to analyze real-world datasets through weekly computational labs and a final project. This section of MCB 493 counts as Advanced MCB course credit , a Neuroscience Advanced Elective course, and an Advanced Group A course for MCB +DS. https://app.mcb.illinois.edu/courses/MCB_493_syllabi
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5
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50661
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Lecture
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PBC
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9:30AM
-10:50AM
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TR
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1002 Lincoln Hall
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Cui, C
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- Availability:
- Closed
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- 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):
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Restricted to Biochemistry major(s).
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1
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65276
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Laboratory
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PDE
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1:00PM
-4:50PM
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W
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Location Pending
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Beal, J
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- Availability:
- Open
- Part of Term:
- 1
- Date Range:
- 08/24/26-12/09/26
- Credit:
- 2 hours
- Section Title:
- Physl of Diet and Exercise 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 PDE involves the use of live animal subjects. Substitutions for the activities involving animals will not be provided. This section may not be repeated. Consult an MCB advisor for grade replacement situations. This section of this course will count toward the 15 advanced credit hours of Advanced MCB Courses in the MCB undergraduate degree program and as an advanced MCB laboratory course.
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