Molecular and Cell Biology

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MCELLBI 15 Current Topics in the Biological Sciences 2 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
Students in this course will critically examine modern methods of biological investigations and their social implications. Relevant literature will be used to present basic biological concepts that address the cultural, technological and health aspects of current topics in the biological sciences. Designing and evaluating scientific questions will be stressed.
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Rules & Requirements

Prerequisites: Suitable for freshmen who plan to major in a biological science

Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam not required.

Instructor: Matsui

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MCELLBI C31 Big Ideas in Cell Biology 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2014, Spring 2012
An introduction for students who do not intend to major in biology but who wish to satisfy their breadth requirement in Biological Sciences. Some major concepts of modern biology, ranging from the role of DNA and the way cells communicate, to interactions of cells and creatures with their environment, will be discussed without jargon and with attention to their relevance in contemporary life and culture.
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Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructor: Wilt

Also listed as: L & S C30X

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MCELLBI 32 Introduction to Human Physiology 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Fall 2019, Summer 2019 8 Week Session, Fall 2018
A comprehensive introduction to human biology. The course will concentrate on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes, including cells and membranes; nerve and muscle function; cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology; metabolism, endocrinology, and reproduction.
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Rules & Requirements

Prerequisites: One year high school or college chemistry

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Summer: 8 weeks - 6 hours of lecture and 2 hours of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructor: Ball

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MCELLBI 32L Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory 2 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Fall 2019, Summer 2019 Second 6 Week Session, Fall 2018
Experiments and demonstrations are designed to amplify and reinforce information presented in 32. Exercises include investigations into the structure and function of muscle, nerve, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, and blood systems.
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Rules & Requirements

Prerequisites: 32 or may be taken concurrently

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 1 hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week

Summer:
6 weeks - 2 hours of lecture and 8 hours of laboratory per week
8 weeks - 2 hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam not required.

Instructor: Ball

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MCELLBI 38 Stem Cell Biology, Ethics and Societal Impact 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2019, Spring 2018
Innovations in bioengineering and use of stem cells will significantly impact our ability to combat human disease, genetic disorders and physiological dysfunction. An understanding of human stem cell biology will be critical to make informed decisions on our health and public policy.
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Rules & Requirements

Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit with instructor consent.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructors: Firestone, Ball

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MCELLBI 41 Genetics and Society 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Summer 2012 8 Week Session
Basic communication of inheritance; gene mapping; gene expression and genetic disease in animals and humans; social inheritance of genetics.
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Rules & Requirements

Prerequisites: Primarily for students not specializing in biology

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology 41 after completing Biology 1A, Biology 1B, or Letters and Science 18.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Summer:
6 weeks - 7.5 hours of lecture per week
8 weeks - 6 hours of lecture and 2 hours of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

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MCELLBI C44 Biology for Voters 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
This is a Discovery Course for non-Biology majors designed to introduce lower-division college students to biology through the lens of the contemporary problems facing people, the planet and the species of the planet. Modern genetic contributions will be presented on such issues as genetic engineering of plants and animals, the emergence of new pathogens, the role of genetic variation among individuals, and the extent to which DNA is and isn’t destiny. Each week will close with the presentation and discussion of a defining biological challenge facing the world.
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Objectives & Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes: The learning objectives will be, at one end, to understand what an experiment is, how is it controlled and what does one need to know about an experiment to be able to rely upon any conclusion. That is the fundamental issue in all science, and is frequently overlooked in many media accounts of science. A second objective is to learn enough of the language of biology to be able to ask the kind of informed questions that we would want all elected representatives to pay attention to. A third objective is for students to cultivate confidence that through non-specialized information sources they can become informed consumers of contemporary scientific thought, and to develop those habits of intellect to think about evidence in a scientific manner. A fourth objective is for students to enjoy the abundance of high quality books, articles and multimedia that will enable a lifetime of discovery outside the structure of a college course.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructors: Rine, Urnov

Also listed as: L & S C30Y

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MCELLBI 50 The Immune System and Disease 4 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
Course will discuss how the immune system resolves, prevents, or causes disease. A general overview of the immune system will be covered in the first five weeks followed by five weeks discussing infectious diseases including anthrax, mad cow, herpes, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. In addition, other lectures will focus on current immunology topics including vaccines, autoimmunity, allergy, transplantation, and cancer.
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Rules & Requirements

Prerequisites: High school chemistry or Chemistry 1A and high school biology or Biology 1A. Biology 1AL is not required

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology 50 after completing Molecular and Cell Biology 102, C100A/Chemistry C130, or Chemistry 135. <BR/>

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructor: Beatty

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MCELLBI 55 Plagues and Pandemics 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
Discussion of how infectious agents cause disease and impact society at large. We will examine historical and current examples of plagues and pandemics and consider the question of what we should do to ameliorate the impact of infectious disease in the future. The course is intended for non-majors and will begin by briefly providing necessary background in microbiology and immunology. The primary focus in each subsequent week, however, will be on discussing a particular infectious disease. The course will be broad in scope covering biological, historical, ethical and social implications of each disease.
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Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology 55 after completing Molecular and Cell Biology 100, C100A/Chemistry C130,, 100B, 102, 103, C103/Plant and Microbial Biology C103/Public Health C102, 150, or Chemistry 135.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructors: Beatty, Vance

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MCELLBI C61 Brain, Mind, and Behavior 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
Introduction to human brain mechanisms of sensation, movement, perception, thinking, learning, memory, and emotion in terms of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system in health and disease. Intended for students in the humanities and social sciences and others not majoring in the biological sciences.
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Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology/Psychology C61 after taking Molecular and Cell Biology 61, N61, W61, Molecular and Cell Biology 104, C100A/Chemistry C130, Molecular and Cell Biology 110, 130A, 136, 160, C160/Neuroscience C160 or Integrative Biology 132. A deficient grade in Molecular and Cell Biology 61, N61, or W61 can be removed with Molecular and Cell Biology C61. <BR/>Students cannot credit for both MCELLBI/PSYCH C61 AND Psych 110.

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructor: Presti

Also listed as: PSYCH C61

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MCELLBI W61 Brain, Mind, and Behavior 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Summer 2019 First 6 Week Session, Summer 2018 First 6 Week Session, Summer 2017 First 6 Week Session
This course deals with the structure and function of the human nervous system, with an emphasis on how brain physiology and chemistry are related to human behavior. This is a comprehensive introduction to the exciting field of contemporary neuroscience for students of all backgrounds and interests, including those from the humanities and social sciences, as well as physical and biological sciences. The Final Examination will be administered in a proctored setting. See Schedule of Classes for meeting information. This course is web-based.
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Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for MCELLBI/PSYCH W61 after taking MCELLBI 61, N61, C61, MCELLBI 104, C100A/Chemistry C130, MCELLBI 110, 130A, 136, 160, C160/Neuroscience C160 or Integrative Biology 132. A deficient grade in MCELLBI 61, N61, OR C61 can be removed with W61. Students cannot credit for both MCELLBI/PSYCH C61 AND Psych 110.

Hours & Format

Summer: 6 weeks - 7 hours of web-based lecture and 2.5 hours of web-based discussion per week

Online: This is an online course.

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam required.

Instructor: Presti

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MCELLBI C62 Drugs and the Brain 3 Units [+]Expand course description

Terms offered: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
The history, chemical nature, botanical origins, and effects on the human brain and behavior of drugs such as stimulants, depressants, psychedelics, analgesics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, steroids, and other psychoactive substances of both natural and synthetic origin. The necessary biological, chemical, and psychological background material for understanding the content of this course will be contained within the course itself.
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Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology C62/Letters and Science C30T after completing Molecular and Cell Biology C100A/Chemistry C130, 104, 110, 130, 136, 160 Integrative Biology 132. <BR/>

Hours & Format

Fall and/or spring: 15 weeks - 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Summer: 8 weeks - 4.5 hours of lecture and 2 hours of discussion per week

Additional Details

Subject/Course Level: Molecular and Cell Biology/Undergraduate

Grading/Final exam status: Letter grade. Final exam not required ; Format

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