However, in some cases, this normally protective response is circumvented or redirected to become highly injurious to the individual. This course will examine the roles of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles in the body, and look at the underlying molecular motors that make all muscles go. Current research techniques used here at the University of Vermont to study muscle contraction and related diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system will be introduced as well. Between 1850 and 1950, tuberculosis is estimated to have killed 1 billion. The first reported cases of AIDS were noted in 1981.
Malaria remains an ever-present menace to human existence.
In this seminar, students will learn about the impact of Ids on the health and well being of individuals living on ALL parts of the planet. We will also investigate the strategies that the world health community is using to try to conquer these agents. A multi-media approach will be used to promote an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the seminar topic. 101 Genetics Study of the basis of inheritance, covering topics from classical genetics to modern molecular studies. Analysis of genetic data emphasized.