XII. Course Descriptions
Molecular and Cellular Biology
| MCB*2210 Introductory Cell Biology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course covers the structure and function of eukaryotic cells with emphasis on multicellular organisms. Emphasis is on the role of subcellular structures and organelles in cellular processes of bioenergetics, division, differentiation, motility, secretion, nutrition, and communication. Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. (Also offered through Distance Education format.) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 4.00 credits including (BIOL*1040 or BIOL*1090) |
| Equate(s): | BIOL*2210 |
| MCB*4010 Advanced Cell Biology W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course examines the cellular and molecular biology of signal transduction. The major theme is an understanding of how eukaryotic cells receive, transmit and respond to environmental signals. Topics will include cellular regulation of cell cycle progression and cell death as well as the consequences of deregulated signal transduction in terms of disease, primarily cancer. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | (BIOL*2210 or MCB*2210), MBG*2020 |
| Equate(s): | MBG*4620 |
| MCB*4050 Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course explores the relationship between the functions and the three dimensional structures of DNA, RNA and proteins. Topics covered include how these structures are determined, the principles governing their folding and architecture, why some proteins don’t fold at all, and the use of these structures to guide drug discovery. Practical skills are emphasized, including the use of bioinformatics and visualisation tools to analyse sequences and structures. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIOC*3560 |
| Equate(s): | BIOC*4550, MBG*4350 |
| MCB*4060 Molecular & Cell Biology of Yeast F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| The molecular and cellular biology of yeast as a model system in eukaryotic biology, mating, mating type switching, nutrient sensing and response, dimorphism, tissue invasion and drug resistance of selected yeasts will be discussed. Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | (BIOL*2210 or MCB*2210), MBG*2020 |
| Equate(s): | BIOL*4050 |
| MCB*4080 Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course is a study of how microorganisms, their enzymes and biochemical pathways can be manipulated to produce goods and services in industry, medicine and scientific research. The means by which the yields of secondary metabolites, enzymes, and genetically selected products can be maximized are considered and examples of specific processes are examined. Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Department of Environmental Biology. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIOC*2580, (1 of BIOC*3560, BIOC*3570, MICR*2020, MICR*2030) |
| Equate(s): | BIOC*4570, MICR*4260 |
| MCB*4500 Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology I S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] | |
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| This course involves independent research of a practical or theoretical nature on a specific topic in molecular and cellular biology. It is carried out under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Students should make arrangements with both a faculty advisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance of taking the course. The signature of the course coordinator will be required to select the course. A departmental registration form must be obtained from, and submitted to, the course coordinator no later than the 2nd class day of the semester in which the student is registered for the course. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | MBG*3350 or equivalent laboratory experience at the discretion of the student's faculty advisor. Normally, students must have completed 6 semesters in an appropriate program in the biological sciences. Minimum 70% cumulative average in science courses during the first 6 semesters of the relevant majors. |
| Restriction(s): | MBG*4500, MICR*4310. Students in programs offering project courses cannot enroll in MCB*4500. Grade requirements may be waived in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of faculty advisor and course coordinator. Course coordinator consent required. |
| MCB*4510 Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology 2 S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] | |
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| This course involves independent research of a practical or theoretical nature on a specific topic in molecular and cellular biology. It is carried out under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Students should make arrangements with both a faculty advisor and the course coordinator at least one semester in advance of taking the course. The signature of the course coordinator will be required to select the course. A departmental registration form must be obtained from, and submitted to, the course coordinator no later than the 2nd class day of the semester in which the student is registered for the course. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 1of MBG*4500, MCB*4500, MICR*4310. Normally, students must have completed 6 semesters in an appropriate program in the biological sciences. Minimum 70% cumulative average in science courses during the first 6 semesters of the relevant majors. |
| Restriction(s): | MBG*4510, MICR*4320. Students in programs offering project courses cannot enroll in MCB*4510. Grade requirements may be waived in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of faculty advisor and course coordinator. Course coordinator consent required. |
| MCB*4600 Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology S,F,W (1-3) [0.50] | |
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| Independent study of a current topic in Molecular and Cellular Biology, selected from the recent research literature and involving a review and critical appraisal of the area. The course comprises independent library research, participation in weekly meetings, and written and oral presentations. Students should make arrangements with both faculty advisor and the course coordinator in a prior course selection period. Open to students in semesters 6, 7, and 8 of the B.Sc. Majors in the molecular biosciences, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | |
| Prerequisite(s): | MBG*3350 or equivalent laboratory experience at the discretion of the student's faculty advisor. Normally, students must have completed 5 semesters in an appropriate program in the biological sciences. |
| Equate(s): | MBG*4600, MICR*4240 |
| Restriction(s): | MBG*4500, MBG*4510, MCB*4500, MCB*4510, MICR*4310, MICR*4320; Students in programs offering topics courses cannot enroll in MCB*4600. Normally, students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% in science courses during the first 6 semesters of the relevant majors. The grade requirements may be waived only in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the faculty advisor and course coordinator. Course coordinator consent required. |