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GCC 501 Molecular Biology: Genome to Proteome
DNA structure, replication, recombination, cloning, sequencing and related topics will be covered. This course will continue with organization of the human genome, the cell cycle, genetic mapping and relationships between genes and diseases. Transcriptional and translational regulations will be included. FA [3]
GCC 502 Cellular Biochemistry: Proteins, Transport and Signaling
Concepts of cellular biochemistry which underly the structure, organization and communication of cells will be presented. Protein, carbohydrate and lipid structure and function in cellular organization will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on the roles of enzymes, signaling systems, receptors and membrane transport systems in cell function. This section will also overview neurons, synapses and neurotransmitters. FA [3]
GCC 503 Functional Cell Biology
The major concepts of cell structure and function will be covered. Topics include tissue origin and organization, extracellular matrix, cytoskeleton, cell-cell adhesion, organelles and compartments, endocytosis, exocytosis, metabolic requirements for signal transduction, cell motility, and regulation of cell proliferation. WI [2]
GCC 504 Functional Tissue Biology
The biochemical and cellular basis for tissue structure and function will be covered. Topics include systems histology and anatomy, immunity, tissue injury and repair/regeneration, regulation of cell-cell adhesion, apoptosis, endocrinology, pharmacology, and toxicology. WI [3]
GCC 505 Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
This course will provide a didactic overview and a demonstration of certain laboratory techniques. Topics include electrophoresis, genomics, PCR, tissue culture, cell-sorting techniques, ELISA, chromatography/LC mass spectrometry, imaging techniques, histocytochemistry, and microscopy. FA [2]
GCC 505A Introduction to the Laboratory and Basic Techniques
This course will explore the fundamental dynamics of working in a laboratory and the basic techniques one needs to start his/her research. Each class will have a lecture and a practicum ("hands-on" experience). The course is intended to familiarize students with the basic safety, procedures, equipment, instruments, reagents/buffers, glassware, software, technical skills and the manual skills necessary to perform scientific research. The course will also teach the students laboratory calculations, mathematical conversions, medical terminology (on-line WebCT individual study), quality control procedures, and basic experimental design. [1]
GCC 506 Biomedical Ethics
The major issues of honesty and fairness as practiced in the scholarly pursuit of new knowledge will be reviewed. Topics include equal opportunity and non-discrimination, abusive relationships, student-faculty relationships, responsibilities of students, faculty, chairpersons and administrators, honesty in writing, authorship, and ownership of data. WI [1]
GCC 507 Medical Research Strategies
This is an introduction to study design and hypothesis testing. Topics include data definition, study design, probability theory, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and the techniques used in modern biostatistics. SP [2]
GCC 508 Writing Practicum
This is a hands-on writing course which focuses on the requirements for abstract, manuscript and grant application writing. Topics include abstract writing, manuscript writing and grant writing. Each topic is covered in several sub-components. SP [2]
GCC 511 Readings in Molecular Biology
FA [1]
GCC 512 Readings in Cellular Biochemistry
FA [1]
GCC 513 Readings in Functional Cell Biology
WI [1]
GCC 514 Readings in Functional Tissue Biology
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