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BIOMG 1035
Academic Support for BIOMG 1350: Cell and Developmental Biology

This course reviews material presented in BIOMG 1350 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOMG 1035 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 16679 BIOMG 1035   LEC 001

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 16680 BIOMG 1035   LEC 002

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BIOMG 1290
Personal Genomics and Medicine: Why Should You Care About What's in Your Genes

Do you have allergies to milk or wheat? Curious about your family ancestry? Does a relative suffer from a genetic disease, and you wonder if you might also be at risk? How will medicine be impacted by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1715 BIOMG 1290   LEC 001

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    • MW Statler Hall 265
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Aquadro, C

  • Everybody welcome, but first-year students and sophomores particularly encouraged. No Auditors.

  •  1716 BIOMG 1290   DIS 201

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  •  1718 BIOMG 1290   DIS 203

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  •  1719 BIOMG 1290   DIS 204

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    • F Kennedy Hall 105
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Aquadro, C

  •  1720 BIOMG 1290   DIS 205

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  •  1814 BIOMG 1290   DIS 206

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    • F Uris Hall 369
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Aquadro, C

  •  1815 BIOMG 1290   DIS 207

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  •  1816 BIOMG 1290   DIS 208

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  •  1931 BIOMG 1290   DIS 209

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    • F Uris Hall G22
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Aquadro, C

  •  1932 BIOMG 1290   DIS 210

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BIOMG 1320
Orientation Lectures in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Six professors discuss their research and promising new areas for research in the future. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11195 BIOMG 1320   LEC 001

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    • S Warren Hall B75
    • Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2024

    • Wolfner, M

  • Intended for first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students. Class will meet on January 28, February 4 and February 11.

BIOMG 1350
Introductory Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology

The course introduces molecular mechanisms that underlie the organization, division, and growth of individual cells; how they organize during embryonic development to form functional tissues and organs ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1605 BIOMG 1350   LEC 001

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  • Biological Science major must take this course for a letter grade To contact instructors, please e-mail: biomg1350@cornell.edu

  •  1606 BIOMG 1350   DIS 201

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  •  1607 BIOMG 1350   DIS 202

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    • R Statler Hall 453
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1608 BIOMG 1350   DIS 203

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  •  1609 BIOMG 1350   DIS 204

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    • R Statler Hall 441
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1610 BIOMG 1350   DIS 205

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    • R Statler Hall 441
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1611 BIOMG 1350   DIS 206

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  •  1612 BIOMG 1350   DIS 207

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  •  1613 BIOMG 1350   DIS 208

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    • R Statler Hall 441
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1614 BIOMG 1350   DIS 209

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  •  1615 BIOMG 1350   DIS 210

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    • R Warren Hall 138
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1677 BIOMG 1350   DIS 211

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    • R Morrison Hall 334
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1679 BIOMG 1350   DIS 213

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  •  1680 BIOMG 1350   DIS 215

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    • F Warren Hall 137
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1703 BIOMG 1350   DIS 216

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    • F Warren Hall 150
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1704 BIOMG 1350   DIS 217

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    • F Statler Hall 453
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  1876 BIOMG 1350   DIS 219

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  •  1877 BIOMG 1350   DIS 220

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    • F Fernow Hall G24
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  2019 BIOMG 1350   DIS 221

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    • F Warren Hall B51
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  •  2031 BIOMG 1350   DIS 223

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    • F Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • 17087 BIOMG 1350   DIS 224

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    • F Statler Hall 453
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

BIOMG 2800
Lectures in Genetics and Genomics

General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include: gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation, as well as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1595 BIOMG 2800   LEC 001

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BIOMG 2801
Laboratory in Genetics and Genomics

General introduction to laboratory experimental genetics. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, gene structure, mutations, and manipulation.  view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2036 BIOMG 2801   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  2171 BIOMG 2801   LEC 002

    • M Warren Hall B25
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Blake-Hodek, K

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1746 BIOMG 2801   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1747 BIOMG 2801   LAB 402

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1748 BIOMG 2801   LAB 403

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1749 BIOMG 2801   LAB 404

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1949 BIOMG 2801   LAB 405

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1950 BIOMG 2801   LAB 406

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1951 BIOMG 2801   LAB 407

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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  •  1952 BIOMG 2801   LAB 408

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to first-year students, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.

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BIOMG 3300
Principles of Biochemistry, Individualized Instruction

Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1599 BIOMG 3300   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

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BIOMG 3320
Principles of Biochemistry: Molecular Biology

Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6321

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1616 BIOMG 3320   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry; or permission of instructor. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350.

BIOMG 3340
Computer Graphics and Molecular Biology

Visualization of complex biomolecules using computer graphics techniques. Group presentations on current topics in molecular biology. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  1600 BIOMG 3340   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3350 , BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 (BIOMG 3320 may be taken concurrently), or corequisite: BIOMG 3300.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  2094 BIOMG 3340   LEC 002

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    • W Statler Hall 453
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3330 , BIOMG 3350 , BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 (BIOMG 3320 may be taken concurrently), or corequisite: BIOMG 3300.

BIOMG 3350
Principles of Biochemistry: Proteins, Metabolism, and Molecular Biology

Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6350

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1004 BIOMG 3350   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3570-3580; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. CHEM 3580 may be co-registration. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 3330 or NS 3200. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

BIOMG 3800
Advanced Genetics and Genomics

An extension of BIOMG 2800 in which selected topics will be explored in greater depth. The course will not attempt to cover the breadth of Genetics and Genomics. Through readings, small class discussions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2388 BIOMG 3800   LEC 001

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BIOMG 4320
Survey of Cell Biology

Survey of a wide array of topics focusing on the general properties of eukaryotic cells. Topics include methods used for studying cells, the structure and function of the major cellular organelles, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1617 BIOMG 4320   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310; previous or co-registration in BIOMG 3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 and 2801. Undergraduate students must enroll in this course for letter grade; graduate students may enroll either for letter grade or S-U option.

BIOMG 4390
Molecular Basis of Disease

This course will examine how changes in the normal expression, structure, and activity of gene products caused by genetic mutations and environmental agents lead to disease in humans and other animals. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6391

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1915 BIOMG 4390   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3310 and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350, and BIOMG2800. This course includes scheduled group presentations throughout the entire semester, and enrollment is recommended for students who are committed to completing the course due to limited availability. Graduate students seeking enrollment should inquire with the instructor.

BIOMG 4400
Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1603 BIOMG 4400   LAB 401

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    • MW Wing Hall 301
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jesch, S

  • Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. (Please email instructor at saj23@cornell.edu to be placed on wait-list.)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1604 BIOMG 4400   LAB 402

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    • TR Wing Hall 301
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jesch, S

  • Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. (Please email instructor at saj23@cornell.edu to be placed on wait-list.)

BIOMG 4980
Teaching Experience

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIOMG 4981
Teaching Experience in Principles of Biochemistry, Indv

BIOMG 4981 offers training and experience for undergraduate teaching assistants in BIOMG 3300 (Introductory Biochemistry: Individualized Instruction). Teaching assistants are required to complete a weekly ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16851 BIOMG 4981   IND 601

    • W Warren Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must complete application process to be considered for enrollment. Contact Instructor for information.

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BIOMG 4982
Teaching Leadership in Principles of Biochemistry, Indv

BIOMG 4982 gives students who have successfully served as a BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant (as part of BIOMG 4981) a second opportunity at teaching the class and the added privilege of assisting the course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16852 BIOMG 4982   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: successfully served as a BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. Students must complete application process to be considered for enrollment. Contact Instructor for information.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMG 6300
Principles of Biochemistry, Individualized Instruction

Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2181 BIOMG 6300   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMG 6321
Principles of Biochemistry: Molecular Biology

Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3320

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2297 BIOMG 6321   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; prerequisite or corequisite; one course in organic chemistry; or permission of instructor. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350.

BIOMG 6350
Principles of Biochemistry: Proteins, Metabolism, and Molecular Biology

Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3350

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2296 BIOMG 6350   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3570-3580; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. CHEM 3580 may be co-registration. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 3330 or NS 3200. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

BIOMG 6360
Functional Organization of Eukaryotic Cells

Aims to provide an integrated view of eukaryotic cell organization as elucidated using biochemical molecular, genetic, and cell biological approaches. Major topics include the cytoskeleton, membrane traffic, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1618 BIOMG 6360   LEC 001

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    • TR Warren Hall B02
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Hu, F

  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or 3330, or 3350, or 3310/3320, and 4320, or equivalents.

BIOMG 6390
The Nucleus

Lectures on topics of eukaryotic genomics, chromatin structure, regulation of gene expression, RNA processing, micro-RNA regulation, the structure and movement of chromosomes, long range regulatory ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2093 BIOMG 6390   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or 3330 or 3350 or 3310/3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800.

BIOMG 6391
Molecular Basis of Disease

This course will examine how changes in the normal expression, structure, and activity of gene products caused by genetic mutations and environmental agents lead to disease in humans and other animals. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4390

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2298 BIOMG 6391   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3310 and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350, and BIOMG2800

BIOMG 6400
Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2182 BIOMG 6400   LAB 401

  •  
    • MW Wing Hall 301
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jesch, S

  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. Please email instructor to be placed on wait-list.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2183 BIOMG 6400   LAB 402

  •  
    • TR Wing Hall 301
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jesch, S

  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. Please email instructor to be placed on wait-list.

BIOMG 6870
Tricks of the Trade: How to Use Genetics to Dissect Cells, Molecules and Developmental Pathways

The explosion of new genetic/genomic methods, including the availability of genome sequences and CRISPR-based genome editing, provides new elegant tools and approaches with which to discover and dissect ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17088 BIOMG 6870   LEC 001

    • TR Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Wolfner, M

  • Prerequisite: prior courses in genetics and genomics (such as BIOMG 2800), and in molecular biology (such as BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 3330, BIOMG 3350, or equivalent). Prior course exposure to developmental biology and/or cell biology is helpful but not required. Not offered every year.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMG 6980
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Experience in Molecular Biology and Genetics

This course is designed for graduate students in Graduate Fields of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB) and Genetics, Genomics, and Development (GGD) who will serve as teaching assistants (TA) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2447 BIOMG 6980   IND 601

    • R Wing Hall 301
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

BIOMG 7510
Ethical Issues and Professional Responsibilities

Ethical issues in research and the professional responsibilities of scientists are discussed based on readings and occasional lectures. The topics are intended to cover the requirements for ethical training ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2092 BIOMG 7510   LEC 001

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students beyond first year.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2190 BIOMG 7510   LEC 002

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students beyond first year.

BIOMG 7800
Current Topics in Genetics and Development

Lectures and seminars on specialized topics in genetics, genomics and development. Topics for Fall and Spring to be announced in the course and time roster at the beginning of each semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: MBG Fri Sem Dis Class

  •  1596 BIOMG 7800   LEC 001

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  • An organizational meeting will be held to determine meeting day/time. Enrollment limited to: graduate students in the Field of Genetics.

BIOMG 7810
Critical Thinking in Genetics and Development

This course will combine weekly didactic lectures with student presentations and critical analysis of key literature on topical issues in genetics, genomics, and development. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19855 BIOMG 7810   DIS 201

  •  
    • MW Statler Hall 441
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Feschotte, C

BIOMG 7860
Research Seminar in Genetics and Development

Each graduate student presents one seminar per year based on his or her thesis research. The student then meets with the thesis committee members for an evaluation of the presentation. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1597 BIOMG 7860   SEM 101

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  • Enrollment limited to and required for: second-year and beyond graduate students in genetics and development.

BIOMG 7870
Seminar in Genetics and Development

Seminars in current research in genetics and developmental biology conducted by distinguished visitors and staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1598 BIOMG 7870   SEM 101

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    • F
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Pawlowski, W

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students in Genetics and Development.

BIOMG 7941
Preparing for the A-exam: Skills Development for Scientific Proposal Writing

This course will provide graduate students in the life sciences with training in advanced science writing skills, preparing written scientific arguments, and providing constructive review of written material. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11488 BIOMG 7941   LEC 001

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  • Enrolled students are expected to be in their second year of the Ph.D. program or higher in the fields of BMCB, GGD, Biophysics and BBS; and in the process of preparing for their A-exams. Please note this course may be cancelled if enrollment is too low.

  • 11489 BIOMG 7941   DIS 201

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  • 11490 BIOMG 7941   DIS 202

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    • T Fernow Hall G01
    • Mar 13 - May 7, 2024

    • Fromme, C

BIOMG 8300
Biochemistry Seminar

Lectures on current research in biochemistry, presented by distinguished visitors and staff members. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1601 BIOMG 8300   SEM 101

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell Biology.

BIOMG 8330
Research Seminar in Biochemistry

Each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with instructors and thesis committee members for evaluation. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1602 BIOMG 8330   SEM 101

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    • M Warren Hall 175
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Sevier, C

  • Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.

BIOMG 8370
Foundations and Frontiers in Cellular and Molecular Biology – II

Introduction to concepts, historical perspectives and outstanding questions in selected topics through weekly lectures, discussions and analysis of research literature. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  1985 BIOMG 8370   DIS 201

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  • Enrollment for this course is limited to 1st-year BMCB graduate students only.