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CS92PROD
Honors Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics
MB&B 195
Fall 2006
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: BIOL 195

An introductory course in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics 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: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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