BIOL408 - Cell Communication and Disease

Status
C
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
601
Title (text only)
Cell Communication and Disease
Term
2021C
Syllabus URL
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
601
Section ID
BIOL408601
Course number integer
408
Registration notes
Only Open To LPS Pb Pre-Health Students
Meeting times
MW 05:15 PM-06:45 PM
Meeting location
GLAB 100
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
John D Wagner
Description
Effective coordination between cells through cell communication and signaling enables multicellular organisms to develop and survive. Conversely, aberrations in these pathways are at the heart of a wide variety of human diseases. In this seminar course, we will discuss the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cell communication using a series of human diseases as a framework. The course will introduce postbac and advanced undergraduate students to the fundamental principles of cell signaling and will explore current questions of interest to the field. The synergistic nature of research directed at understanding basic cell biology, development and physiology with research aimed at elucidation and control of specific human ailments will be emphasized. The course will be comprised of a combination of introductory lectures and extensive discussion of primary literature. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry and cell structure. BIOL 211 and 203 are recommended pre-requisites.
Course number only
408
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No