Go to Table of Contents Biology student groups to design and implement investigations of membrane transport in red blood cells from several different species. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semesters, alternate years, expected fall 2012. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 or its equivalent $55 lab fee BIOL3105 Endocrinology The structure and function of the endocrine system is examined, with special emphasis on endocrine gland anatomy and physiology as well as the mechanisms of hormone action. Developmental, comparative, behavioral and clinical aspects of endocrinology are considered. Fall semester, alternate years, expected fall 2013. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 concurrent or permission of instructor
BIOL3125 Molecular Biology Molecular biology is a discipline at the center of current advances in medicine, genetics, immunology, development and agriculture. The course entails a rigorous and detailed exploration of various biologi-
cal mechanisms, beginning with an examination of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein synthesis, followed by analysis of gene regulation, signal transduction, the role of mutations, RNAi, and the field of genetic engineering. Laboratories illustrate important concepts of molecular biology and provide hands-on training in recently developed techniques. Three hours lecture. Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 or permission of instructor BIOL3127 Microbiology Focusing primarily on medical aspects of microbiology, with particular attention to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, the course covers fundamental structure, physiology, and metabolism of microorganisms, as well as recent concepts in bacterial and viral genetics. Microbial disease and immune defenses are also addressed. Laboratories follow lecture material. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or their equivalent, BIOL2131 or permission of instructor $55 lab fee BIOL3132 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry This is a laboratory-based course in which the student will learn modern biochemical techniques such as protein expression, protein purification, and enzyme assay. Emphasis will be on developing independent laboratory skills. This is a Colleges of the Fenway course given at one of the member institutions. Six hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 (Cross-referenced with CHEM3132) $55 lab fee
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BIOL3119 Immunology The course covers the current advances and classical foundations of immunology. It includes: innate and adaptive immunity; the anatomic, cellular and molecular basis of the immune response; clonal selection; immunoglobulin structure and specificity; antibody-antigen interactions, key signaling pathways of T cells and B cells; cytokines; apoptosis in the immune system, classic and novel pathways of antigen processing and presentation; allergy and other forms of hypersensitivity; tolerance, autoimmune diseases and immune deficiency, including HIV. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2014. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 or its equivalent
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