Topics vary from semester to semester and reflect the research interests of the faculty. Recent offerings have included oncogenes and molecular biology, hormone action, and advanced genetics. May be repeated provided that different topics are covered for each registration.

A comprehensive coverage of the most widely used research presentation methods used at national and international meetings. The course is offered at the request of a faculty member or the request of a student or group of students. May be repeated with credit.

Topics vary from semester to semester and reflect the research interests of the faculty. Recent offerings have included oncogenes and molecular biology, hormone action, and advanced genetics. May be repeated provided that different topics are covered for each registration.

Topics vary from semester to semester and reflect the research interests of the faculty. Recent offerings have included oncogenes and molecular biology, hormone action, and advanced genetics. May be repeated provided that different topics are covered for each registration.

Taken as (1) hands-on introduction to the laboratories in which a student may wish to do thesis or dissertation research, or (2) after a student is well established in his or her dissertation research, additional rotations can be done to gain expertise in techniques applicable to the student?s research but not available in the faculty advisor?s laboratory. Repeatable if different methods are covered for each registration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Informal conferences between faculty and students considering topics of current interest in biochemistry not normally included in other courses. Literature search, evaluation, organization, writing, and oral presentation by the student are emphasized. Different topic each semester. May be repeated for credit.

Lectures in specific areas of biochemistry not normally included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of content. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Lectures in specific areas of biochemistry not normally included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of content. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

This will cover advanced topics in cell biology and is designed for senior students who have completed introductory cell biology courses. The topics covered will include regulatory mechanisms that control the development of metazoan organisms, cell cycle regulation, cancer, and reproductive and stem cell biology. Prerequisite: GSBS core curriculum or consent of course director.

Teaches advanced concepts in the field of protein biochemistry with emphasis on the fundamentals of protein biosynthesis, structure, and folding; methods of characterizing protein structural properties and conformation; and techniques for purifying proteins with diverse properties. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the GSBS common first year curriculum or consent of the course director.

Lectures in specific areas of biochemistry not normally included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of content. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Lectures in specific areas of biochemistry not normally included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of content. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Students will attend and participate in departmental seminars.