MCMD - Molecular Cell Medicine
MCMD 625 Nucleic Acid-Protein Interactions
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Mechanisms of nucleic acid-protein interactions involved in fundamental biochemical processes such as DNA replication and rearrangement, transposition, transcription, RNA splicing and translation; original research articles presented focusing on experimental approaches, interpretation of results and overall significance. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
MCMD 671/BICH 671 Macromolecular Folding and Design
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
The Macromolecular Folding and Design Journal Club is to serve as a mechanism for oral dissemination of current knowledge regarding the structure and function of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: BICH 671/MCMD 671.
MCMD 672/BICH 672 Biological Membranes
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Seminar-based course examining recent discoveries in the structure, function and assembly of biological membranes; students give an oral presentation on current literature in molecular biology, biochemistry and/or biophysics. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head. Cross Listing: BICH 672/MCMD 672.
MCMD 674/BICH 674 Protein Folding and Stability
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Selected topics from recent literature in the general areas of protein folding, structure and stability. Prerequisite: Approval of the department head. Cross Listing: BICH 674/MCMD 674.
MCMD 677/GENE 677 Genes and Diseases
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Molecular and genetic basis for human disease; structure, function and evolution of chromosomes; epigenetics; gene mapping; complex genetic traits; cancer genetics; neurodegenerative disorders, animal models (yeast, mouse, worms, fruitflies); ethics. Cross Listing: GENE 677/MCMD 677.
MCMD 685 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Lecture Hours.
Limited investigation in fields other than those chosen for thesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
MCMD 689 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of biochemistry and genetics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.