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Biochemistry (BIOC)
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed . For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
401ab Medical Biochemistry (5, 3) Introduction to biochemistry emphasizing human and medical aspects, including the specific biochemistry of various human organ systems. Discussion groups in fall semester.
501 Recent Advances in Biochemistry (2-4, max 16, Fa) Lectures on areas of intermediary metabolism and the chemistry of natural products. Prerequisite: BISC 435, CHEM 430ab.
502 Biochemistry Seminar (1, max 12, FaSp) Formal presentations and discussion by students of material from research literature.
504 Molecular Biology of Cancer (4) (Enroll in INTD 504)
506 Enzyme Kinetics and Mechanisms (2, 2 years, Sp) Theory and application of kinetic methods to the investigation of the mechanism of enzyme action. Prerequisite: general biochemistry. (Danenberg)
510 Introductory Molecular Biology (2, Sp) Principles of molecular biology with applications to the medical sciences. Nucleic acid structure, function, and analysis. Recommended preparation: a course in biochemistry.
512 Molecular Basis of Cell Proliferation and Differentiation (2, Sp) An advanced seminar course in molecular cell biology, discussing current literature with significant impact on the understanding of the cell cycle and differentiation of various cell types. Recommended preparation: basic cell biology and molecular biology.
531 Cell Biology (4) (Enroll in INTD 531)
536 Biochemistry of Cell-Cell Recognition (2, Irregular) Cell surface-related biochemical events during developmental stages; cell-cell communication through certain receptors; liposomes as models for cellular interactions. Prerequisite: one year general biochemistry. (Tokes)
542 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Animal Development (4, Fa) Processes of cell type specification, determination, and morphogenesis in metazoans from vertebrates to insects. Genetic, paragenetic and molecular biological approaches to developmental processes. Prerequisite: INTD 571. (Maxson)
543 Human Molecular Genetics (4) Comprehensive course covering basic principles of human genetics, genetic disease, the Human Genome Project, and gene therapy. Recommended preparation: undergraduate genetics. (Reichardt)
551 Procaryotic Molecular Genetics (4, Fa) (Enroll in MICB 551)
555 Biochemical and Molecular Bases of Disease (4) (Enroll in INTD 555)
561 Molecular Genetics (4, Sp) (Enroll in INTD 561)
562 Systems and Integrative Physiology (4) (Enroll in PHBI 562)
571 Biochemistry (4, Fa) (Enroll in INTD 571)
573 Optimal Research Presentations by Ph.D. Students (1, max 12, FaSp) Students will attend lectures by peers, and after their first year in the Ph.D. program, prepare and present their own research to an audience of faculty and peers. Open to Ph.D. students in Genetic, Molecular and Cellular Biology Program (GMCB), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Molecular Epidemiology only. Graded CR/NC.
590 Directed Research (1-10, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8)
601 Molecular Biology of Gene Regulation (2, max 8, FaSp) Current techniques and systems in molecular biology from an interdisciplinary perspective: microbiological, biochemical, and pharmaceutical.
602 Current Topics in Human Molecular Genetics (2) Current research in human genetics, including positional cloning of genes, mutational analysis of disease genes, construction and characterization of animal models, and gene therapy. Prerequisite: BIOC 551, BIOC 561. (Reichardt, Anderson)
604 Current Topics in Animal Development (2, Sp) (Enroll in CNB 604)
790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.