Foundations Modern Biology II

1.0 - 5.0 credits

A graduate level lecture course that will provide a basic foundation of core concepts and experimental design and interpretation for all graduate students in the biomedical sciences. The course will cover key concepts, critical paradigms, and experimental approaches in four areas: RNA processing and protein synthesis, genetics and genomics, regulation of cellular growth and homeostasis, and cellular responses to pathogens and disease states. The course also features a series of three seminars and workshops on emerging topics in biomedical science. In addition, weekly workshops will include interactive journal club discussions of primary literature and problem sets incorporating data interpretation and experimental design. Prerequisites. IND 431, or permission from Course Director