Mechanisms of DNA Damage/Repair and Related Diseases
MB&B 305
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MB&B 505 |
Students taking this course will learn about the sources and consequences of DNA damage and about the biological processes dedicated to DNA repair in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including humans. Substantial attention will be paid to current research in the DNA repair and mutagenesis field, including biochemical and biophysical approaches aimed at understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA repair and the diseases associated with defective repair mechanisms. In this context, we will also discuss methodology used to study the workings of biological catalysts. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (MB&B)(MOBI-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Errol C. Friedberg, Graham C. Walker, Wolfram Siede, Richard D. Wood, Roger A. Schultz, Tom Ellenberger, DNA REPAIR AND MUTAGENESIS, 2nd edition (ASM Press, 2005)
Research articles from journals such as Science, Nature, PNAS USA, Cell, EMBO J, Molecular Cell, etc.
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Examinations and Assignments:
In-class participation, one or two mid term exams and a final exam (possibly take-home), as well as a few short problem-solving/essay assignments. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is designed for science graduate students and majors, however any student with interest in/some knowledge of life science disciplines and willing to work at learning the material is welcome. |
| Instructor(s): Hingorani,Manju Times: .M.W... 06:10PM-07:30PM; Location: HALL230; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 27 | GRAD: 10 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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