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Honors Introductory Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics MB&B 195 Fall 2008 Section: 01   Crosslisting: BIOL 195 This introductory course in cell biology and molecular genetics is designed for students with a substantial background in biology. All of the material and lectures of BIOL/MB&B181 will be included, and an additional one and one-half hour meeting per week will cover related specific topics in considerably greater depth. Examples of such topics include the dynamics of protein folding; mechanisms of intracellular transport; gene therapy; and the genetic and molecular basis of certain diseases such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and cancer, with emphasis on free-radical production and damage to cellular membranes and to DNA; and defects in DNA repair and cell-cycle regulation. Essential Capabilities: None Credit: 1.25 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B Course Format: Lecture Grading Mode: Graded Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None Fulfills a Requirement for: None Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available SECTION 01 Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore All of the required readings for BIOL/MB&B181, plus selected scientific reviews and current journal articles dealing with major topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. Examinations and Assignments: There will be four mid-term examinations, a final examination, one paper and a short classroom presentation. Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Students should have a strong interest in the Biological Sciences and a good background of coursework and/or other experience in science, such as exposure to laboratory research. Instructor(s): McAlear,Michael A.   Infante,Anthony A.         Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; .M..... 07:00PM-08:20PM;       Location: SCIE150; SHAN201; Permission of Instructor Required Enrollment capacity: 20 Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. Drop/Add Enrollment Requests Total Submitted Requests: 2 1st Ranked: 1 2nd Ranked: 0 3rd Ranked: 0 4th Ranked: 0 Unranked: 1

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