Molecular and Cellular Biology, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB ) Dept Info - College Info

MCB 181L Introductory Biology Laboratory I (1) I Laboratory exercises presenting techniques and fundamental principles of modern biology. Designed to complement the information concurrently presented in 181R. (Identical with ECOL 181L, BIOC 181L, MIC 181L).

MCB 181R Introductory Biology I (3) I S Introduction to the cell and its properties, basic genetics, the immune system, recombinant DNA technology with illustrations from bacteria, plants, animals and humans. Honors section available for 4 units. P, at least Level III placement on the Math Readiness Test; CR, MCB 181L. (Identical with BIOC 181R, ECOL 181R, MIC 181R).

MCB 182 Introductory Biology II (4) II 3R, 3L. P, at least Level III placement on the Math Readiness Test, high school biology recommended. (Identical with ECOL 182, which is home).

MCB 195A Great Experiments in Microbiology (1) I II (Identical with MIC 195A, which is home).

MCB 195B Biotechnology: Genes for Hire (1) I II (Identical with BIOC 195B, which is home).

MCB 195C Society and Science (1) I II (Identical with BIOC 195C, which is home).

MCB 195D Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer (1) I Colloquium on the molecular and cellular biology of cancer.

MCB 199H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

MCB 220 Human Physiology: The Facts of Life (4) I II P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). (Identical with PSIO 220, which is home). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

MCB 285L Principles of Microbiology Laboratory (1) II P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B: CR, MIC 285R for MIC and V SC majors. Strongly recommended for all others. (Identical with MIC 285L, which is home).

MCB 285R Principles of Microbiology (4) II P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B: CR, MIC 285L for MIC and V SC majors. Strongly recommended for all others. (Identical with MIC 285R, which is home).

MCB 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

MCB 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

MCB 320 Genetics (4) I 3R, 3L. P, ECOL 181R ECOL 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B. (Identical with ECOL 320, which is home).

MCB 320H Genetics (5) I (Identical with ECOL 320H, which is home).

MCB 321 Genetics Lab (2) I 1R, 3L. (Identical with ECOL 321, which is home).

MCB 340 Introduction to Biotechnology (3) I P, PL S 130 or MCB 181R; CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B. (Identical with PL S 340, which is home).

MCB 360 Principles of Plant Physiology (3) I (Identical with PL S 360, which is home).

MCB 361 Principles of Plant Physiology Laboratory (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, or CR, PL S 360 (Identical with PL S 361, which is home).

MCB 370 Environmental Toxicology (3) II This course deals with some of the environmental disasters of the past 30 years. What caused them; the science that explains them and how they can be prevented from happening again.

MCB 399 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

MCB 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

MCB 402 Medical Physics (3) I CDT Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with PHYS 402, which is home). May be convened with MCB 502.

MCB 404 Contemporary Biology in Human Affairs (3) I II Advances in biomedical research will be reviewed and their ethical, social and legal implications discussed. Honors section available Writing Emphasis Course. P, one year of college-level introductory biology; botany not acceptable.

MCB 407 Neurobiology (4) I (Identical with NRSC 407, which is home).

MCB 410 Cell Biology (3) II The molecular basis of the structure and function of animal, plant and prokaryotic cells with emphasis on experimental analysis. Honors section available. P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182, MCB 462A or MCB 460; recommend MCB 320 and CR, MCB 411. (Identical with MIC 410, BIOC 410, PL S 410).

MCB 411 Molecular Biology (3) I II Mechanisms of genome replication, genetic recombination, DNA repair, gene expression and regulation. Honors section available. P, MCB 462A or MCB 460; MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182; recommend MCB 320. (Identical with MIC 411, BIOC 411).

MCB 414 Science and Theology (3) I Exploration of the interface between science and theology to understand the obstacles to their rational integration.

MCB 416 Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3) II Analysis of genome sequences for function using local and internet computer resources. Consult instructor for appropriate prerequisites before enrolling. 1R, 3L. (Identical with GENE 416, BIOC 416, ECOL 416). May be convened with MCB 516.

MCB 421A Microbiological Techniques (3) I 1R, 6L. P, MIC 205R, MIC 205L. MIC 421A is not prerequisite to MIC 421B. (Identical with MIC 421A, which is home).

MCB 421B Microbiological Techniques (3) II 1R, 6L. P, MIC 205R, MIC 205L. MIC 421A is not prerequisite to MIC 421B. (Identical with MIC 421B, which is home).

MCB 428 Microbial Genetics (5) I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, SWES 325 or ECOL 320 or PL S 312. (Identical with PL P 428, which is home).

MCB 429 General Virology (3) II (Identical with MIC 429, which is home).

MCB 432 Pathiogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with V SC 432, which is home).

MCB 437 Vertebrate Physiology (4) I Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181R, ECOL 181L, ECOL 182, one semester of organic chemistry. Genetics and biochemistry suggested. (Identical with ECOL 437, which is home).

MCB 439 Plant Cell Biology (3) I P, MCB 410 or equivalent. (Identical with PL S 439, which is home). May be convened with MCB 539.

MCB 450 Advances in Molecular Medicine (3) I Discussion of the molecular aspects of medical research frontiers and human diseases. P, MCB 181R, CHEM 241B.

MCB 455 Developmental Mechanisms (3) I Molecular and cellular mechanisms of development, with emphasis on model systems. P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, an advanced course in genetics, molecular or cell biology. (Identical with BIOC 455).

MCB 456 Developmental Biology (3) I P, MCB 181. (Identical with AN S 456, which is home).

MCB 460 General Protein and General Metabolic Biochemistry (3) I II (Identical with BIOC 460, which is home).

MCB 462A Biochemistry (4) I P, CHEM 241B, one semester of calculus. For MCB students, MCB 410 is prerequisite to 462B. Honors section available for 4 honors credits. (Identical with BIOC 462A, which is home).

MCB 462B Biochemistry (4) II (Identical with BIOC 462B, which is home).

MCB 464 Neurophysiology: Sensorimotor Perspective (3) II P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 111, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. (Identical with PSIO 464, which is home). May be convened with MCB 564.

MCB 466 Physiology Laboratory (3) II 2R, 4L. P, ECOL 437 and ECOL 468 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or PSIO 480. (Identical with ECOL 466, which is home). May be convened with MCB 566.

MCB 467 Endocrine Physiology (3) I P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202 or MCB 181R and MCB 181L. (Identical with PSIO 467, which is home).

MCB 469 Genetic Models of Human Disease (3) II A high-level genetics course with emphasis on reading and discussing the primary literature. Discussion of studies of the model organism (yeast) and relevance to human biology. P, MCB 320 or PL S 312; MCB 410, MCB 411. (Identical with BIOC 469).

MCB 470 The Cell and the Environment (3) II The molecular and cellular responses to the environment. P, MCB 410, and/or biochemistry.

MCB 471 Applied Molecular Genetics (2) I P, one of BIOC 461, BIOC 462A, MCB 411, or consent of instructor. (Identical with BIOC 471, which is home).

MCB 473 Recombinant DNA Methods and Applications (4) II Relevant techniques for the isolation, purification and cloning of genes in E. Coli hosts. Eucaryotic lambda genomic DNA clones will be characterized by restriction mapping, hybridization analysis, and sequence analysis. P, BIOC 462A or MCB 460; CR, MCB 411. Fees. (Identical with BIOC 473, GENE 473, MIC 473, PL S 473).

MCB 475 Parasite Immunology (3) II (Identical with V SC 475, which is home).

MCB 476A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181 and ECOL 182 and either an evolution or paleobiology course or consent of instructor. (Identical with GEOS 476A, which is home). May be convened with MCB 576A.

MCB 476B Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II P, ECOL 335 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 476B, which is home). May be convened with MCB 576B.

MCB 491 Preceptorship (2) [Rpt./ 6 units]

MCB 494 Practicum (3) [Rpt./]

MCB 496A Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II

MCB 497A Special Tutoring Workshop (3-5) I II (Identical with BIOC 497A).

MCB 498 Senior Capstone (1-5) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

MCB 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

MCB 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

MCB 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

MCB 502 Medical Physics (3) I (Identical with PHYS 502, which is home). May be convened with MCB 402.

MCB 510 Plant Molecular Biology (3) II (Identical with PL S 510, which is home).

MCB 511 Topics in Molecular Biology (1) II Provides experience in critical thinking, in making and testing hypotheses, in evaluating original research papers, and in expressing ideas in discussions. Complements the lecture format of MCB 411. (Identical with MBIM 511, BIOC 511).

MCB 512 Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II Provides theoretical background and practical experience in transmission and scanning electron microscopy that are necessary for the efficient and effective application of ultra-structural and cytochemical techniques as research tools. (Identical with ENTO 512, BIOC 512, PATH 512, MBIM 512, PL P 512, CBA 512, AN S 512, V SC 512, PSIO 512).

MCB 516 Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics see MCB 416. Graduate-level requirement include a research project, written report, and a class presentation. (Identical with ECOL 516, BIOC 516, GENE 516). May be convened with MCB 416.

MCB 520 Teaching College Biology (3) II An introduction to an inquiry based approach to science teaching at the college level. Appropriate for graduate students pursuing academic careers in colleges or universities.

MCB 525 Neuroscience for Teachers (3) S Introduction to the biology of the nervous system and nerve cells, including structure, function, and circuitry. The course will alternate between doing hands-on activities, experimental labs, and reading and discussion of current brain biology research. Directed towards middle and high school biology teachers. P, general biology course or consent of instructor.

MCB 529 General Virology (3) II (Identical with MBIM 529, which is home).

MCB 539 Plant Cell Biology (3) I (Identical with PL S 539, which is home). May be convened with MCB 439.

MCB 545 Concepts in Genetic Analysis (3) I Methods of genetic analysis including mutant isolation, genetic and physical mapping, reverse genetics, evolutionary mechanisms, molecular variation and genomic evolution. (Identical with BIOC 545, ECOL 545, GENE 545, INSC 545).

MCB 549 Survival Skills for Students (2) I II (Identical with SP H 549, which is home).

MCB 550 Topics in Pigment Cell Biology (2) I (Identical with CBA 550, which is home).

MCB 555 Molecular Mechanisms of Development (3) II Detailed examination of molecular, genetic and cellular approaches to selected problems in developmental biology. (Identical with BIOC 555, GENE 555).

MCB 556 Topics in Developmental Biology (2) I II P, consent of instructor and prior course in developmental biology or equivalent. (Identical with AN S 556, which is home).

MCB 557 Concepts in Cellular Differentiation (2) II P, CBA 577 or equivalent. (Identical with CBA 557, which is home).

MCB 564 Neurophysiology: Sensorimotor Perspective (3) II (Identical with PSIO 564, which is home). May be convened with MCB 464.

MCB 566 Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home). May be convened with MCB 466.

MCB 568 Nucleic Acid (4) I (Identical with BIOC 568, which is home).

MCB 569 Topics in Gene Reconfiguration (2) I II (Identical with BIOC 569, which is home).

MCB 572 Cell Regulation (3) II Advanced treatment of biological regulation in eukaryotic cells. Topics to be discussed include regulation of cellular metabolism, cytoskeletal dynamics, organelle function, and cell division. (Identical with BIOC 572).

MCB 574 Advances in Mammalian Genetics (2) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with BIOC 574, which is home).

MCB 575 Special Topics In Biological Imaging (2) I II (Identical with CBA 575, which is home).

MCB 576A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with GEOS 576A, which is home). May be convened with MCB 476A.

MCB 576B Analysis of Biological Diversification (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II (Identical with ECOL 576B, which is home). May be convened with MCB 476B.

MCB 577 Principles of Cell Biology (4) II (Identical with CBA 577, which is home).

MCB 582 Topics in Neural Development (2) I (Identical with NRSC 582, which is home).

MCB 583 Topics in Neural Plasticity (2) II Reading and discussion of primary literature on molecular, cellular, biochemical, physiological, and structural changes that occur on the adult nervous system. (Identical with NRSC 583, CBA 583).

MCB 584 Cellular Neurobiology (2) II (Identical with CBA 584, which is home).

MCB 585 Biological Structure I (4) II (Identical with BIOC 585, which is home).

MCB 586 Intracellular Messengers (2) I (Identical with NRSC 586, which is home).

MCB 587 Biology of Neurological Disease (2) II (Identical with NRSC 587, which is home).

MCB 588 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4) I (Identical with NRSC 588, which is home).

MCB 589 Cancer Genetics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with CBIO 589, which is home).

MCB 595A Topics in Molecular Biology (1) [Rpt./ 1] II

MCB 595B Journal Club (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II (Identical with BIOC 595B, which is home).

MCB 595C Current Topics in Biochem and MCB Research (1) [Rpt./ 4] I II (Identical with BIOC 595C, which is home).

MCB 596A Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II

MCB 596G Topics in Genetics and Evolution (1) [Rpt./ 3] II P, consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 596G, which is home).

MCB 596I Molecular Cardiovascular Biology (3) [Rpt./ 2] I (Identical with SURG 596I, which is home).

MCB 597A Recombinant DNA Techniques (2) S (Identical with BIOC 597A, which is home).

MCB 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

MCB 621 Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (3) I (Identical with PL P 621, which is home).

MCB 623A Biology Update (2) S (Identical with BIOC 623A, which is home).

MCB 623B Biology Update (2) S (Identical with BIOC 623B, which is home).

MCB 660 Current Advances in Plant Physiology (4) I P, PL S 360, CHEM 462A, CHEM 462B. (Identical with PL S 660, which is home).

MCB 695A Plant Biology (1) [Rpt./ 4 units] I (Identical with PL P 695A, which is home).

MCB 695B Plant Pathology (1) II (Identical with PL P 695B, which is home).

MCB 695E Science, Society, and Ethics (1) II (Identical with NRSC 695E, GENE 695E).

MCB 696A Laboratory Presentations and Discussion (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] (Identical with BIOC 696A, which is home).

MCB 697A Scientific Infrastructure (2) I

MCB 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

MCB 795A Introduction to Research (3-5) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II (Identical with BIOC 795A, which is home).

MCB 801 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4) I

MCB 900 Research (1-8) [Rpt./]

MCB 910 Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]

MCB 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

MCB 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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