2009-2010 University Catalog 
    
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BIOL 396 - Selected Topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology


Credits: 3-4
Prerequisites: BIOL 220, junior standing and permission of the instructor.Topics include genetics, virology, cell biology and microbiology. May be repeated for degree credit with permission and if the topics are different. 

Topic for Spring, 2010:

BIOL 396: The Stem Cell Controversy (4): An investigation of the origin, biology, and potential of embryonic and adult stem cells for repair and regeneration.  Applications to Parkinson’s disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, myocardial repair, and liver regeneration are examined.  Lectures, discussions of the stem cell literature, and case studies are included. Weilgus

Topic for Fall, 2009:

BIOL 396: Special Topics: Virology (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 220. This course is an introduction to the study of viruses and will focus on the structure, genetics & pathogenesis of eukaryotic viruses, with emphasis on viruses causing human disease. Marsh

 





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