Courses

    Encompasses the structure and replication of both lytic and transforming animal viruses. Emphasizes diversity of naturally occurring genomic structures and the resulting strategies of infection as well as the impact of viral epidemics on society. Includes critical analysis of primary research papers. Prereq., MCDB 3135 or instructor consent.

    Introduces the functional anatomy of the nervous system, and explores current knowledge regarding the molecular and genetic basis of the development and function of the nervous system. Studies recent insights into the molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases, in the last portion of the course. Prereqs., MCDB 3135 and 3145, or equivalent.

    Embryology is studied by considering experiments relevant to specific topics of early animal development. Emphasizes reading, interpretation, and discussion of research articles. Prereqs., MCDB 3145 and 3135.

    Studies the biology and physics of the biomembrane. Topics include structure and mechanism of membrane proteins; membrane biogenesis; membrane protein folding and stability; membrane homeostasis; mechanisms of membrane fusion and fission; lipid trafficking. Prereq., CHEM 4711 or instructor consent. Same as MCDB 5810.

    Provides an introduction to recent research into student learning on the conceptual foundations of modern biology, together with pedological methods associated with effective instruction and its valuation. Students will be involved in active research into conceptual and practical issues involved in biology education, methods to discover student preconceptions, and the design, testing and evaluation of various instructional interventions. Prereqs., MCDB 1111 or 1150, 2150 and 3145. Same as MCDB 5811 and EDUC 4811.

    May be repeated for credit, but only 8 hours of MCDB 2840 plus MCDB 4840 can be counted toward graduation. Prereqs., MCDB 2150, instructor consent, and independent study contract.

    Provides faculty-supervised research for students who have been approved by the departmental honors committee. Normally taken during the semester before completion of the honors thesis. Recommended prereq., MCDB 4840 or comparable research experience. Recommended restriction: minimum GPA of 3.20.

    Involves the preparation and defense of an honors thesis, based on faculty-supervised original research, including final phases of the research project. Prereqs., MCDB 4840, 4980, or comparable research experience, a GPA of 3.30 or better, and approvalby the MCDB honors committee.

    Instructor consent required.

    Instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Instructor consent required.

    Same as MCDB 4300. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Examines the physiology and genetics of bacteria, Archaea and viruses. Particular emphasis will be on metabolism, regulation of gene expression and protein function, mechanisms of interactions with and manipulation of the environment, and evolution in response to environmental pressures. Same as MCDB 4310.

    Same as MCDB 4314 and CSCI 5314. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as MCDB 4330.

    Same as MCDB 4350. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as MCDB 4361.

    In this critical thinking course, students will apply their knowledge of basic biology to exploring several of the most exciting topics in biomedicine including protein folding and stress responses, nutrient sensing and balance, and signal transduction across membranes. Emphasis will be placed upon human physiology and associated human diseases including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Prereq., MCDB 3135 or 3145 or instructor consent. MCDB 4425 and 5425 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as MCDB 4426.

    Explores the neurobiology, cell biology, genetics and developmental biology of the visual system. Discusses neurodegenerative and vascular diseases that lead to blindness. Students read and analyze original research articles to train scientific reasoning. Involves student-organized presentations and classroom discussion. Prereqs., MCDB 3135 and 3145 or instructor consent required. Same as MCDB 4427.

    Surveys development in a range of vertebrate and invertebrate systems to reconstruct the common bilatorian ancestor, and elucidate the developmental genetic changes underlying animal diversification. Lab focuses on vertebrate embryos and explores key methods in evolutionary developmental biology including in situ hybridization, embryo microinjection, and transgenesis. Prereqs., EBIO 1210, 1220 and 2070, or MCDB 1150 and 2150. EBIO 4440, EBIO 5440, MCDB 4441, and MCDB 5441 are all the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as MCDB 4471.

    Same as MCDB 4520. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as MCDB 4550.

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