Group 2 Cell/Molecular

311 Cell Biology (4): A study of the organization and function of plant and animal cells, emphasizing the experimental basis of current concepts in cell biology.  The laboratory includes  light and electron microscopy, cell culture, cytochemistry and other techniques of cellular investigation. Prerequisites: 115 & 116. Fall [Dr. Wurdak]

• This course will be especially valuable for students interested in laboratory-oriented careers.

315 Virology (4): Structure and chemical composition of viruses. Host-virus interactions with emphasis on bacterial and animal viruses, subviral particles and viral evolution. Laboratory focuses on techniques for culturing and characterizing bacterial viruses. Prerequisites: 115 & 116. Fall [Dr. Jensen]

316 Genetics (4): The principles and applications of gene transmission, structure, expression and regulation represent the primary focus of this course. The laboratory serves to illustrate the application of main concepts  Prerequisites: 115 & 116. Fall & Spring [Dr. Rodell]

• This course is required for pre-veterinary students.

317 Introductory Biochemistry (4): Lecture and laboratory study of the chemical characteristics of biological molecules with emphasis on bioenergetics, enzymes, metabolic pathways, biological signals and membrane receptors. Prerequisites: 115, 116, & CHEM 235 or Instructor's consent. Fall & Spring [Dr. Mitchell]

• This course is required for students in dietetics, pre-veterinary medicine, and those seeking admission to Minnesota medical schools. It is highly recommended to those interested in molecular functions in cells or graduate study in biochemistry, microbiology, or genetics.  BCHM321 cannot be substituted for 317, but the combination of BCHM 321 and 322 can be used as one upper division biology course and a substitute for 317.

318 Molecular Genetics (4): Lecture and laboratory study of the structure of DNA and RNA, the regulation of gene expression and the organization and function of genomes in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.  Laboratory techniques and applications include DNA and RNA manipulations, protein isolation and characterization and analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequence.  Prerequisites: 115, 116, & CHEM 235 or instructor's consent. Spring [Dr. Reagan]

319 Basic Immunology (4):  A study of the initiation and the biological/chemical aspects of the immune response.  Emphasis is placed on cells and cellular interactions, immunoglobulin structure, immunological assays and cell-mediated immunity.  Attention will be given to hyper-sensitivities and tumor and transplant immunology. Prerequisites: 115, 116, & CHEM 235 or instructor's consent. Spring [Dr. Henry]

• This course is recommended to anyone interested in any area of medicine.