Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB)

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Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

(Cross-listed with GDCB 5110).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Mechanisms of molecular genetic processes in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, including DNA replication and repair, transcription, translation and regulation of gene expression. Critical evaluation and discussion of current primary literature, methodologies and experimental data. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with GDCB 5280).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Cell biological processes including cell signaling, cell division, intracellular trafficking, biogenesis of organelles, cell adhesion and motility. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with GDCB 5330).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Fundamental principles in multicellular development. Emphasis on cellular and molecular regulation of developmental processes, and experimental approaches as illustrated in the current literature. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with GDCB 5450/ PLBIO 5450).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Plant nuclear and organelle genomes; regulation of gene expression; hormone signaling; organization, function, and development of plant cells and subcellular structures; regulation of plant growth and development. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Courses for graduate students:

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the molecular, cellular, and developmental biology program. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

(Cross-listed with BBMB 6980/ GDCB 6980/ MICRO 6980/ VMPM 6980).
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Repeatable.

Student and faculty presentations. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course