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8.- Biology (BIOL) Courses (Doctoral only)
6301 Environmental Pathobiology (3-0)
Survey of the biological basis of diseases induced or exacerbated by microbes, parasites, pollutants, and poor sanitation. Topics will include microbial ecology, the integrity and degradation of natural ecosystems, and mechanisms of pathogenesis.
6303 Gene Regulation (3-0)
The molecular biology of the genome, including genetic engineering, structure, and organization of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome, regulation of gene expression, and processes that damage and repair genetic material.
6304 Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms (3-0)
Function of cardiovascular, pulmonary, digestive, renal, reproduction, neural, endocrine, and neuroendocrine systems in humans as a foundation for understanding the body's response to pathobiological challenges.
6305 Cell Physiology (3-0)
Physiological aspects of cells and cellular organelles, with emphasis on the potential effects of adverse conditions and cell stress.
6306 Membrane Biology (3-0)
Structure and function of biological membranes at the molecular level. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic aspects of membrane assembly, bioenergetic reactions, receptors, and signal transduction. Prerequisite: BIOL 5340 or instructor approval.
6310 Advanced Research Techniques (0-6)
An overview of advanced research methods and strategies. Students will rotate through three laboratories and spend 3-4 weeks at each lab.
6312 Biodiversity (3-0)
Genotypic and phenotypic diversity at the population, species, and community levels. Role of bioconservation in maintaining intact communities and preserving genetic heterogeneity.
6345 Molecular Parasitology (3-0)
Invasive and non-invasive parasites, tropical diseases, parasite surface proteins and their variation, unusual glycosylation and fatty acylation, unusual strategies for gene expression and RNA editing and the evolution of parasites. Biochemical and molecular techniques to control parasitic disease will also be discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 5342 and BIOL 5344.
6390 Independent Research (0-0-3)
6490 Independent Research (0-0-4)
6590 Independent Research (0-0-5)
6690 Independent Research (0-0-6)
May be repeated.
6398 Dissertation (0-0-3)
Initial work on the doctoral dissertation.
6399 Dissertation (0-0-3)
Completion of work on the doctoral dissertation. Continuous enrollment required while work on the dissertation continues.
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