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MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY (MCB)
120. Human Physiology: The Facts of Life (4) I II (Identical with PSIO 120, which is home). Change course number to 220. See new course number for additional changes. Spring 99
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. P or CR, MCB 181R. (Identical with BIOC 181L, ECOL 181L, MIC 181L).
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).
182. Introductory Biology II (4) II (Identical with ECOL 182, which is home).
195. Colloquium
a. Great Experiments in Microbiology (1) I II (Identical with MIC 195A, which is home).
b. Biotechnology (1) I II
c. Society and Science (1) I II (Identical with BIOC 195C, which is home).
d. Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer (1) I
199H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
220. Human Physiology: The Facts of Life (4) I II (Identical with PSIO 220, which is home). Tier 2 - Natural Sciences
285L. Principles of Microbiology Laboratory (1) II (Identical with MIC 285L, which is home).
285R. Principles of Microbiology (4) II (Identical with MIC 285R, which is home).
299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
320. Genetics (4) I (Identical with ECOL 320, which is home).
320H. Genetics (5) I (Identical with ECOL 320H, which is home).
321. Genetics Lab (2) I (Identical with ECOL 321, which is home).
340. Introduction to Biotechnology (3) I (Identical with PL S 340, which is home).
360. Principles of Plant Physiology (3) I [Rpt./] (Identical with PL S 360, which is home).
361. Principles of Plant Physiology Laboratory (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with PL S 361, which is home).
399. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
402. Medical Physics (3) I (Identical with PHYS 402, which is home).
404. Contemporary Biology in Human Affairs (3) I II Advances in biomedical research will be reviewed and their ethical, social and legal implications discussed.
407. Neurobiology (4) I (Identical with NRSC 407, which is home).
410. Cell Biology (3) II The molecular basis of the structure and function of animal, plant and prokaryotic cells with emphasis on experimental analysis. P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182, MCB 462A or MCB 460; recommend MCB 320 and CR, MCB 411. (Identical with BIOC 410, MIC 410, PL S 410).
411. Molecular Biology (3) II Mechanisms of genome replication, genetic recombination, DNA repair, gene expression and regulation. P, MCB 462A or MCB 460; MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182; recommend MCB 320. (Identical with BIOC 411, MIC 411).
414. Science and Theology (3) I Exploration of the interface between science and theology to understand the obstacles to their rational integration. P, MCB 404. Open to science majors or others with consent.
416. Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3) II Analysis of genome sequences for function using local and internet computer resources. 1R, 3L. P, consult instructor for prerequisites before enrolling. (Identical with BIOC 416, ECOL 416, GENE 416). May be convened with MCB 516.
421B. Microbiological Techniques (3) I (Identical with MIC 421A-MIC 421B, which is home).
428. Microbial Genetics (3) I II (Identical with PL P 428, which is home).
429. General Virology (3) II (Identical with MIC 429, which is home).
432. Pathogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with V SC 432, which is home).
437. Vertebrate Physiology (4) I (Identical with ECOL 437, which is home).
439. Plant Cell Biology (3) I (Identical with PL S 439, which is home). May be convened with MCB 539.
450. Advances in Molecular Medicine (3) II Discussion of the molecular aspects of medical research frontiers and human diseases. P, MCB 181R and CHEM 241B.
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).
456. Developmental Biology (3) I (Identical with AN S 456, which is home).
457. Experiments in Developmental Biology (4) II (Identical with CBA 457, which is home). May be convened with MCB 557.
460. General Protein and General Metabolic (3) I II (Identical with BIOC 460, which is home).
462A. Biochemistry (3) I (Identical with BIOC 462A, which is home).
462B. Biochemistry (3) II (Identical with BIOC 462B, which is home).
466. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 466, which is home). May be convened with MCB 566.
467. Endocrine Physiology (3) I (Identical with PSIO 467, which is home).
469. Yeast Genetics and Human Disease (3) II GRD A higher-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). Change course title to: Genetic Models of Human Disease. Spring 991
470. The Cell and the Environment (3) II The molecular and cellular responses to the environment. P, MCB 410, and/or biochemistry.
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, 411. (Identical with BIOC 473, GENE 473, MIC 473, PL S 473).
475. Parasite Immunology (3) II (Identical with V SC 475, which is home).
476B. Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with GEOS 476A-GEOS 476B, which is home). May be convened with MCB 576A-MCB 576B.
491. Preceptorship (2) [Rpt./6 Units]
494. Practicum (3) [Rpt./]
496. Seminar (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II P, consult instructor before enrolling.
496. Seminar
a. Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) [Rpt./6] I II P, consult instructor before enrolling. May be convened with MCB 596A.
497. Workshop
a. Special Tutoring Workshop (3-5) I II P, MCB 320 or PL S 312 and MCB 410 or MCB 411; open to MCB and biochemistry majors only, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with BIOC 497A).
498. Senior Capstone (1-5) [Rpt./10 units] I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
502. Medical Physics (3) I (Identical with PHYS 502, which is home).
510. Plant Molecular Biology (3) II (Identical with PL S 510, which is home).
511. Topics in Molecular Biology (1) II Provide 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 BIOC 511, MBIM 511).
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. P, one college level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology. (Identical with AN S 512, BIOC 512, CBA 512, ENTO 512, MBIM 512, PATH 512, PL P 512, PSIO 512, V SC 512).
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 BIOC 516, ECOL 516, GENE 516). May be convened with MCB 416.
529. General Virology (3) II (Identical with MBIM 529, which is home).
539. Plant Cell Biology (3) I (Identical with PL S 539, which is home). May be convened with MCB 439.
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. P, introductory undergraduate genetics course or biology course. (Identical with BIOC 545, ECOL 545, GENE 545, INSC 545).
549. Survival Skills for Students (2) I II (Identical with SP H 549, which is home).
550. Topics in Pigment Cell Biology (2) I (Identical with CBA 550, which is home).
555. Molecular Mechanisms of Development (3) II Detailed examination of molecular, genetic and cellular approaches to selected problems in developmental biology. P, MCB 568; MCB 545, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with BIOC 555, GENE 555).
556. Topics in Developmental Biology (2) I (Identical with AN S 556, which is home).
557. Experiments in Developmental Biology (4) II (Identical with CBA 557, which is home). May be convened with MCB 457.
560. Current Advances in Plant Physiology (3) I (Identical with PL S 560, which is home).
566. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home). May be convened with MCB 466.
568. Nucleic Acid (4) I (Identical with BIOC 568, which is home).
569. Topics in Gene Reconfiguration (2) I II (Identical with BIOC 569, which is home).
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. P, MCB 462A, MCB 462B, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with BIOC 572).
574. Advances in Mammalian Genetics (2) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with BIOC 574, which is home).
575. Special Topics In Biological Imaging (2) I II (Identical with CBA 575, which is home).
576B. Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II (Identical with GEOS 576A-GEOS 576B, which is home). May be convened with MCB 476A-476B.
577. Principles of Cell Biology (4) II (Identical with CBA 577, which is home).
582. Topics in Neural Development (2) I (Identical with NRSC 582, which is home).
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. P, course in neurobiology, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with CBA 583, NRSC 583).
584. Cellular Neurobiology (2) II (Identical with CBA 584, which is home).
585. Biological Structure I (4) II (Identical with BIOC 585, which is home).
586. Intracellular Messengers (2) I (Identical with NRSC 586, which is home).
587. Biology of Neurological Disease (2) II (Identical with NRSC 587, which is home).
588. Principles of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4) I (Identical with NRSC 588, which is home).
589. Cancer Genetics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with CBIO 589, which is home).
595. Colloquium
a. Topics in Molecular Biology (1) [Rpt./1] II Open to majors only.
b. Journal Club (1) [Rpt./5] I II (Identical with BIOC595B, which is home.)
596. Seminar
a. Molecular and Cellular Biology (1) [Rpt./6] I II Open to majors only. May be convened with 496A.
c. Concepts in Cellular Differentiation (2) II (Identical with CBA 596C, which is home). Delete crosslisted course. Spring 99
g. Topics in Genetics and Evolution (1) II [Rpt,/3] (Identical with ECOL 596G, which is home).
i. Molecular Cardiovascular Biology (3) I (Identical with SURG 597I, which is home).
597. Recombinant DNA Techniques (2) S (Identical with BIOC 597A, which is home).
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
621. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (3) I (Identical with PL P 621, which is home).
623A. Biology Update 1 (2) S (Identical with BIOC 623A, which is home).
623B. Biology Update 2 (2) S (Identical with BIOC 623B, which is home).
695. Colloquium
a. Plant Biology (1) [Rpt./4 units] I (Identical with PL P 695A, which is home).
b. Plant Pathology (1) II (Identical with PL P 695B, which is home).
e. Science, Society and Ethics (1) II (Identical with GENE 695E, NRSC 695E).
697. Workshop
a. Scientific Infrastructure (2) I Open to majors only.
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
795. Colloquium
a. Introduction to Research (3-5) I II [Rpt./ 10 units] I II (Identical with BIOC 795A, which is home). Open to MCB and BIOC majors only.
801. Molecular and Cellular Biology (4) I P, freshman medical students only.
900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]