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Director
Martha Haviland, Ph.D.

Director of Advising
Anne Carr-Schmid, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Academic Services
Cathie Alia

Biological Sciences

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Course Descriptions

01:694:492 Gene Regulation in Cancer & Development

  • Gene Regulation in Cancer and Development (01:694:492) is a course for advanced undergraduate students majoring in the Life Sciences.  Molecular biology is an experimental science, and a major goal of this course is to explain not just what molecular biologists know, but how they know it.  Thus, while covering selected topics in gene regulation, development, and cancer, we will emphasize the methods, experimental design, history, and deductive reasoning that has led to the current state of understanding of these topics.  There are no textbooks.  Material taught in this course is based on understanding general concepts, in-depth analysis of selected primary research articles and enhancing critical thinking skills.  Topics include, gene therapy, inherited diseases, circadian rhythms, metabolic disorders, microbiome, COVID/vaccines, immunity and cancer resistant animals.
  • Semester Offered: Spring
  • Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

One semester biochemistry 01:694:407 or 01:694:395 or 01:694:301 or 11:115:301 or 11:115:403 AND one semester 01:447:380 or 01:447:384.

Syllabus:

Spring 2024 Syllabus (Updated Syllabus will be posted soon)

Course Satisfies MBB Departmental Learning Goals

  1. Students should demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge that is needed to begin biomedical research and that is required for post-graduate exams and studies.
  2. Students should demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate information about specific biological systems or problems.

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy

PowerPoint lecture material and readings for each class will be posted on the relevant Canvas site for this course. Graded assignments in this class consist of three exams, accompanying open-book study guides, two take-home assignments, and in-class participation in active learning activities. 

Course Materials

Course delivery format: In-person only. Lecture slides and select recordings will be made available on Canvas. Exams will be given in-person, in hard copy. 
Textbook: None. All assigned readings from peer reviewed literature will be available in Canvas.

Course Closed?

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Course Coordinator

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Course Instructors

Prof. Annika Barber (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Prof. Isaac Edery (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

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