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MCB Courses
MCB 181 (R/L)
Introductory Biology I (R) / Introductory Biology Lab I (L)
An introductory course in modern biology for majors and non-majors. The course consists of a lecture (181R) and separate laboratory (181L). The course begins with a study of the molecules of life and proceeds through consideration of cells, including structrure/function, genetics, metabolism, and cell division. Modern Biotechnology is discussed, including the use of new methods of gene cloning and sequencing to understand and utilize basic mechanisms in biology, agriculture, and medicine. The course concludes with discussions of mutlicellular organisms, including differentiation, the immune system, nutrition, obesity, heart disease, and DNA forensics.
Instructors: Grimes & Hallick, Larkins & Leonard, Brower, Elfring
Class URL: http://www.blc.arizona.edu/courses/181
Identical to: BIOC 181, EEB 181, MIC 181
Prereqisites: at least Math 117 placement on the Math Readiness Test, CR 181L, high school biology/chemistry required.
MCB 195D
Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer
Colloquium on the molecular and cellular biology of cancer. This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.
Instructor: Dr. Joyce Schroeder
Class URL: http://d2l.arizona.edu
MCB 195E
Molecules, Germs and Human Disease
The course will examine the molecular basis of several important human diseases, such as AIDS, small pox, and cholera, and will relate these and other diseases to the evolution of different world societies. Discussions will include the role of diseases on the rise of civilization, the movement of humans across the world, and the interactions of humans with their environment. This is a First-Year Colloquium Course.
MCB 297a
Lab Preceptorship
Undergraduate preceptors work as a team with graduate assistants and course staff to share their enthusiasm for science and teach students in Biology 181 or 182 labs. Preceptors are taught learner-centered teaching techniques, web page design, effective communication skills, and how to organize and execute a lesson plan.
Prerequisite or concurrent registration: Biology 181 and/or 182, college algebra. Participating students sign up for MCB 297a and receive 3 units of academic credit. Contact Maureen Welch for more details.
MCB 320
Genetics
An introductory course in modern biology for majors and non-majors. The course consists of a lecture (181R) and separate laboratory (181L). The course begins with a study of the molecules of life and proceeds through consideration of cells, including structrure/function, genetics, metabolism, and cell division. Modern Biotechnology is discussed, including the use of new methods of gene cloning and sequencing to understand and utilize basic mechanisms in biology, agriculture, and medicine. The course concludes with discussions of mutlicellular organisms, including differentiation, the immune system, nutrition, obesity, heart disease, and DNA forensics.
Instructors: Bruce Walsh, Ted Weinert
Class URL: Course Website
Dr. Ted's Page
Identical to: BIOC 320, EEB 320, ECOL 320
Prereqisites: MCB 181R/L, MCB 182, CHEM 241A/B
MCB 400
Computer Concepts and Perl Programming
Basic Perl programming with applications to biology, and fundamental computer concepts that are necessary to efficiently utilize computers in biological research. The graduate-level requirement is to write two functional specifications.
Instructor: Dr. Carol Soderlund
Class URL: http://www.agcol.arizona.edu/~cari/mcb500
MCB 404
Contemporary Biology in Human Affairs
Advances in biomedical research will be reviewed and their ethical, social and legal implications discussed.
Instructor: Dr. Johnathan Flax
Prereqisites: One year of college-level introductory biology; botany not acceptable.
MCB 407
Neurobiology
Cellular, molecular, and developmental biology of nerve cells, synapses, and neural systems.
Instructor: Dr. Alan Nighorn
Identical to NRSC 407, BIOC 407
Prereqisites: MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182, MCB 410 or equivalent.
MCB 408L/508L
Genes, Biotechnology and the Environment
Genes, Biotechnology, and the Environment is an intensive summer lab course in DNA technology for secondary school science teachers and interested undergraduates. Students use molecular techniques of PCR, DNA sequencing, and computer BLAST searches to learn how genes and molecules are linked to the ecology of many species, and also develop related classroom activities.
Identical to: ECOL/BIOC 408L/508L
Class URL: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/courses/biotech/
MCB 410
Cell Biology
The molecular basis of the structure and function of animal, plant and prokaryotic cells with emphasis on experimental analysis.
Instructors: Drs. Joyce Schroeder, Daniela Zarnescu
Class URL: http://d2l.arizona.edu/
Identical to: BIOC 410, MIC 410, PL S 410
Prereqisites: MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182, BIOC 462a, recommend MCB 320 and CR 411
MCB 411
Molecular Biology
Mechamisms of genome replication, genetic recombination, DNA repair, gene expression and regulation.
Instructors: Dr. Charles Punam
Class URL: D2L
Identical to: BIOC 411 and MIC 411
Prereqisites: MCB 181R, MCB 181L, BIOC 462a, recommend MCB 320
MCB 414
Science and Theology
Exploration of the interface between science and theology to understand the obstacles to their rational integration.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Lindell
Prereqisites: MCB 404. Open to science majors or others with consent of instructor.
MCB 416
Bioinformatics
Analysis of genome sequences for function using local and internet computer resources. Graduate-level requirements include a research project, written report, and a class presentation.
Instructor: Dr. David Mount
Class URL: http://amadeus.biosci.arizona.edu/~mount/
Identical to: BIOC 416, ECOL 416, GENE 416
Prereqisites: Consult instructor for prerequisites before enrolling; MCB 501 or programming knowledge
MCB 422
Problem Solving with Genetic Tools
Computer simulated laboratory. Solving problems via genetic experiments in phage, yeast, and Mendelian genetic systems. Individual and team projects require deduction and discovery of genotype, pathway, and genetic phenomena through crosses and phenotypic observation. 1 hour in-class lecture, 1 hour on-line tutorial, 3 hours of lab each week. Honors contract available and requires completion of additional problems in each section. This is a writing emphasis course.
Instructor: Dr. Bruce Patterson
Class URL: http://blc.arizona.edu/courses/mcb422/
Identical to: ECOL 422
Prereqisites: MCB 181R, MCB 182, MCB 320, satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment or the former Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Requirement.
MCB 450
Advances in Molecular Medicine
This class is intended for students interested in careers in the health professions. Lectures by the instructors will explore the molecular aspects of medical research frontiers. The emphasis will be on the molecular basis of human disease and medical treatment. Nationally-know physicians from the College of Medicine will offer selected lectures to illustrate clinical aspects of the course topics. Student participation will be strongly encouraged via "student-team" presentations and lively class discussions.
Instructors: Dr. Jennifer Hall/Dr. John Clark
Class URL: http://blc.arizona.edu/courses/mcb450
Prereqisites: MCB 181R and CHEM 241B
MCB 455
Developmental Mechanisms
This is a writing emphasis course that focuses on basic mechanisms of developmental biology in both invertebrate and vertebrate systems. Topics include discussion of classical experiments in embryology, but will emphasize recent research into molecular mechanisms and experimental approaches. Short writing assignments will be focused on experimental design to address problems in developmental biology.
Identical to: BIOC 455
Prereqisites: MCB 181R, MCB 181L, and an advanced course in genetics, cell biology, or molecular biology.
MCB 470
The Cell and the Environment
The molecular and cellular responses to the environment. Writing emphasis course.
Instructor: Dr. H. Vasken Aposhian
Prereqisites: MCB 410 and/or biochemistry, satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment or the former Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Requirement.
MCB 473
Recombinant DNA Methods and Applications
Relevant techniques for cloning and characterization of genes. Genes will be characterized using modern molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, PCR, DNA sequencing and quantitative PCR. We will also explore other technologies used in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Instructor: Al Agellon
Class URL: http://biotech.arl.arizona.edu/education/MCB473/
Identical to: BIOC 473, GENE 473, MIC 473, PL S 473
Prereqisites: satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); BIOC 462A or MCB 460; Concurrent registration, MCB 411.
MCB 500
Computer Concepts and Perl Programming
Basic Perl programming with applications to biology, and fundamental computer concepts that are necessary to efficiently utilize computers in biological research. The graduate-level requirement is to write two functional specifications.
Instructor: Dr. Carol Soderlund
Class URL: http://www.agcol.arizona.edu/~cari/mcb500
MCB 512
Biological Electron Microscopy
Provides theoretical background and practical experience in transmission and scanning electron microscopy that are necessary for the efficient and effective application of ultra-structural and cytochemical techniques as research tools.
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Class URL:
Identical to: CBA 512, AN S 512, BIOC 512, ENTO 512, MBIM 512, PATH 512, PSIO 512, PL P 512, V SC 512
Prereqisites: one college-level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology.
MCB 516
Bioinformatics
Analysis of genome sequences for function using local and internet computer resources. Graduate-level requirements include a research project, written report, and a class presentation.
Instructor: Dr. David Mount
Class URL: http://amadeus.biosci.arizona.edu/~mount/
Identical to: BIOC 416, ECOL 416, GENE 416
Prereqisites: MCB 500 or programming knowledge
MCB 545
Concepts in Genetic Analysis
Methods of genetic analysis including mutant isolation, genetic and physical mapping, reverse genetics, evolutionary mechanisms, molecular variation, and genomic evolution.
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Identical to: BIOC 545, ECOL 545, GENE 545, INSC 545
Prereqisites: undergraduate genetics course and molecular biology course.
MCB 553
Functional & Evolutionary Genomics
Genetics, and the biological sciences in general, are being transformed by massive infusion of sequence data together with new computational capabilities. Central to this transformation are the determination of complete genome sequences and the exploitation of these sequences to answer biological questions. This exploitation involves integration of the new sequence information with established methods and information in genetics. Because much of genomics depends on comparative sequence analysis, an understanding of evolutionary processes is essential to the analysis of genomic data.
This course surveys the basic findings and approaches in the developing field of genomics. We will include both conceptual aspects and consideration of methodology and technical advances that are central to obtaining and exploring genome sequences. A consideration of how the evolutionary process shapes genomes will be a continuing theme in the course. This course is one part of a graduate training program in Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, funded by the National Science Foundation.
Instructor: Drs. Howard Ochman & Nancy Moran
Class URL: http://www.genomics.arizona.edu/553/
Identical to: BIOC 553, ECOL 5553
Prereqisites: Undergraduates need Intro Biology, Genetics, and Permission of Instructor. Granduate students can just sign up.
MCB 568
Nucleic Acids
Chemistry, structure, and function of nucleic acids; replication, transcription translation, gene organization, regulation of gene expression and organelle nucleic acids. Both procaryotic and eucaryotic systems will be considered.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Hall, Dr. John Little, Dr. Roy Parker
Class URL: http://www.biochem.arizona.edu/classes/bioc568/bioc568.htm
Identical to: BIOC 568, Genetics 568, INSC 568
Prereqisites: BIOC 462A or MCB 460; CR, 411
MCB 572
Concepts in Cell Regulation
Emphasis on synthesizing various examples of cell regulation into a conceptual view of how the eukaryotic cell works. Class is discussion based, with student presentations of data from the primary literature.
Instructor: Dr. Lisa Nagy & Dr. Ted Weinert
Class URL: http://www.blc.arizona.edu/courses/mcb572/
Identical to: BIOC 572
Prereqisites: MCB 462A, MCB 462B, and consult department before enrolling. |
