LS-CBB 5501      Graduate Biophysical Principles
The focus of Biophysical Principles 5501 is on the theoretical principles underlying the biophysical methods used by a wide range of biological chemists. The approaches covered include thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular interactions, transport properties, quantum mechanics, optical spectroscopy, and molecular structural approaches involving nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Mass spectrometry. There are two lectures per week (T, TH) of 80 minutes each.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5504      Gradute Virology
Survey of the molecular biology of animal, plant, and bacterial viruses. The course will emphasize the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, viral pathogenesis, and the use of virus as model systems to study mammalian cells. Three lecture hours per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5505      Molecular And Cellular Neurobiology
The molecular basis of chemical and electrical communication between nerve cells. Topics will include: neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, receptors, channels, second messengers, cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, development, neuronal plasticity and psychopharmacology. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5520      Cell and Molecular Biology II
A presentation of the cellular and subcellular organization and function of eukaryotic cells. Discussions will emphasize basic concepts by which structure and functions are integrated. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5530      Cell and Molecular Biology I
Molecular aspects of gene structure and function in prokaryotic and enkaryotic organisms and their viruses. Emphasis in genome structure and organization and regulation of gene expression. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 .
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5538      Molecular Recognition In Cellular Biology
Graduate Research Seminar. Studies of the latest development leading to an increased understanding of cellular biology processes when the experimental tools for structure biology analysis and molecular genetics are applied. Prerequisites: LS-MBB 5561 as co-or pre-requisite, or permission of SBS graduate advisor. Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-CBB 5566      Membrane Biochemistry And Biophysics
Structure and function of biological membranes including architecture, dynamics, models, biochemical compartmentation, energy transduction, transport mechanisms, membrane protein structures, and cell surface receptors. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5569      Structural Biology, Methods And Strategies
Analysis of strategies and methodologies such as X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance and advanced microscopy procedures including imaging analysis for the study of relationships of higher order macromolecular structures to biological functions. Prerequisites: LS-MBB 5561 AND LS-MBB 5562. Restrictions: Restricted to AU 60 and 73 students.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-CBB 5583      Current Topics In Cell Biology And Biophysics
Current topics and recent developments in cell biology and biophysics with emphasis on rapidly developing research areas. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LS-CBB 5591      Directed Individual Studies In Cell Biology And Biophysics
Intensive reading and/or research in an area selected by the graduate student in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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LS-CBB 5596      Advanced Experimental Cell Biology I
Structured laboratory work with individual tutorial sessions designed to familiarize first year Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with concepts and techniques of modern cell biology research. 1-2 hr/wk tutorial and 15-20 hr/wk of laboratory work. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with CBB or MBB as coordinating unit.
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-CBB 5597      Advanced Experimental Cell Biology II
Continuation of LS-CBB 5596. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with CBB or MBB as coordinating unit.
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-CBB 5599      Thesis Research In Cell Biology And Biophysics
Research and thesis preparation for M.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite or co-requisites: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to School of Biological Sciences graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-12 hours
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LS-CBB 5612      Seminar In Cell Biology And Biophysics
Presentation and discussion of selected areas in cell biology and biophysics. This course may be repeated by doctoral students for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 1 hours
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LS-CBB 5690      Analytical Methods In Cell Biology And Biophysics
A course that emphasizes the development of skills in experimental design, analytical methods and instrumentation as applied to problems of interest to modern cell biology and biophysics, and analysis of results. Can be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours total. Prerequisites: LS-MBB 5561 and LSMBB 5562; admission in I.Ph.D program with CBB as coordinating or co-discipline; can only be taken prior to reaching candidacy.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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LS-CBB 5699      Dissertation Research In Cell Biology And Biophysics
Research and dissertation preparation for interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree students who have Cell Biology and Biophysics as a discipline. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-12 hours
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