Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
| BB581 Biophysics 1 (3) |
BB582 Biophysics 2 (3) |
BB583 Biophysics 3 (3) |
| BB590 Biochemistry 1 (3) |
BB591 Biochemistry 2 (3) |
BB592 Biochemistry 3 (3) |
| BB607 Seminar (1) |
BB607 Seminar (1) |
BB607 Seminar (1) |
| BB601 Lab rotation research (4-9) |
BB601 Lab rotation research (3-8) |
BB601 Lab rotation research (3-8) |
| elective (0-5) |
elective (0-5) |
elective (0-5) |
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Requires 15 credits from the following BB 550, BB 551. General Biochemistry (4,3) Pre-approved Elective Courses BB 581. Biophysics (3) BB585. Applied Bioinformatics (3) |
MB 668. MICROBIAL BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOME EVOLUTION (4 cr, S). Theoretical and practical issues in microbial genome sequencing and annotation, with an emphasis on evolutionary theory and comparative analysis of microbial genome sequences. Metabolic prediction from genomes, with a population genetics perspective on comparative microbial genomics. Exploration of applications of genomics and allied tools to microbial popualtions, includng metagenomics, metaproteomics, and metatranscriptomics. Course Syllabus
MB 699. SPECIAL TOPICS: SUCCESS IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM (2 cr, W). Discusses the shift in higher education from an instructional paradigm to a learning paradigm; develops courses and corresponding learning experiences; develops strategies necessary for success in the classroom and familiarity with learning styles and strategies.
MCB554 (4 Cr, Fall): Genome Structure, Organization, and Maintenance. This course exposes students to fundamental principles and current research focused on the structure, modification, and evolutionary dynamics of genomes. Microbial, animal, and plant systems are examined.
MCB555 (4 Cr, Winter): Genome Expression and Regulation. This course exposes students to fundamental principles and current research focused on gene expression regulation, cell biology, proteomics, and developmental biology. Microbial, animal, and plant systems are examined.
MCB557 (3 Cr, Spring): Scientific Skills and Ethics. This course offers instruction, guest lectures and case-study based discussions of ethical issues relevant to scientists on topics such as mentoring, best practices of conducting research, research misconduct and compliance, intellectual property, peer review, ethical use of animal and human subjects and managing conflicts of interest. It also covers training in the preparation and presentation of scientific seminars and grant writing.
BOT575. Comparative Genomics