MCB315

This one-semester introductory course covers key principles of molecular and cellular biology, with an emphasis on contemporary quantitative approaches such as systems biology and genomic analysis. Topics to be covered include cellular growth control and cancer, the role of viruses in human disease, developmental biology, and stem cell research. It is intended both for students in the life sciences interested in quantitative methods and for students outside the life sciences with an intellectual curiosity about biological systems. The course will provide an integrated conceptual foundation in biology and develop critical thinking skills and quantitative problem-solving abilities. Students will be expected to work on group projects, on-line assignments, presentations, problem sets, and essay exams, and to participate in class discussions and group problem solving. Discussions will explore readings in current scientific literature.

015029

Fall