MCB 493

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

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 spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
53506	Lecture-Discussion	FMO	12:00PM -1:20PM	TR	7 Burrill Hall	Zhao, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Functional Multiomics Section Info: This course introduces the principles and applications of functional multiomics, an emerging field that integrates genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data to elucidate the complex relationships within biological systems. Students will learn cutting-edge techniques for data integration, analysis, and interpretation, enabling them to uncover functional insights and gain a holistic understanding of biological networks. Through hands-on practical sessions, students will work with real multiomics datasets, collaborate on research projects, and develop skills in bioinformatics tools and data visualization techniques. This section of this course will count toward the 15 advanced credit hours of Advanced MCB Courses in the MCB undergraduate degree program. Prerequisites: MCB 250, MCB 317 Genetics and Genomics. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with RStudio and the basics of programming in R prior to taking this class. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
60519	Lecture-Discussion	MTB	3:00PM -3:50PM	MWF	5 Burrill Hall	Zhang, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Modern Tech in Bio Research Section Info: Modern biotechnology is a fast-evolving field that drives advancements in research, industry, medicine, and other areas. This course provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary approaches, emphasizing the principles and research applications of cutting-edge technologies, including genetic engineering, CRISPR, DNA sequencing, functional genomics, and structural biology. Students will gain hands-on experience with these techniques and bioinformatics tools. Through dry-lab practices and group projects, students will develop skills in research project design, data analysis, and interpretation. his section of this course will count toward the 15 advanced credit hours of Advanced MCB Courses in the MCB undergraduate degree program. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu..
60482	Lecture-Discussion	NMI	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Sweeney, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Neurobiology of Mental Illness Section Info: This course will provide an overview of the neural circuitry regulating emotion and discuss how this circuitry may be disrupted in psychiatric disorders. Diseases covered in class will include anxiety disorders, depression, fear disorders, and eating disorders. Lectures and readings will cover the physiology, symptomology, and current treatment strategies for treating mental illness, and the most current biological understanding of the neural circuit mechanisms involved in these disorders. A particular emphasis will be placed on the use of rodent animal models for dissecting the neural causes of physiological and pathological emotion regulation, and understanding how changes in cellular and molecular pathways impact the neural circuitry regulating emotion. This section of this course will count toward the 15 advanced credit hours of Advanced MCB Courses in the MCB undergraduate degree program. Prerequisite(s): MCB 314: Introductory Neuroscience, MCB 461: Cell and Molecular Neuroscience (recommended). For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
70561	Laboratory	PDE	1:00PM -4:50PM	W	485C Burrill Hall	Beal, J Song, X	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 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.