Properties and kinetics of plasma membrane receptors, generation and actions of second messengers. Emphasis will be on the mechanisms of the action of hormones. Includes a special laboratory project. BIOL 333 or consent of instructor Molecular ecology is the application of molecular genetics to ecological and environmental issues. The current literature in the field is reviewed.
Participants choose a topic to research and develop a research proposal as the final project.
A research-oriented course in which students use modern biological techniques to explore fundamental principles in biology in collaboration with a biology faculty member. Graduate students present a public seminar. In general, subject matter will supplement that available in other graduate offerings in biology. BIOL 331 and BIOL 333 Principles and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Involves elements of cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, virology, pharmacology, physiology, developmental biology, and pathology.