Introduction to Molecular Genetics. G enetic concepts, DNA structure, replication and repair, recombination, transcription, translation, regulation, cloning methods. Neuroscience Journal Club. This course emphasizes critical analysis of current issues in neuroscience research.
Presentations are made by students, faculty and outside speakers and group discussion is encouraged.
Journal Club Schedule. Molecular Biology of the Cell I - Proteins and Enzymes. This course covers membrane biology and basic cell biology. Emphases include membrane structure and generation of resting and action potentials, cell compartmentalization and organelles, protein trafficking and secretion, cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix, nuclear architecture and chromosome structure. This course integrates morphological, biochemical and biophysical approaches.