SKIN BIOLOGY AND SKIN DISEASES
Introduction to basic science principles of skin biology and skin diseases (biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, etc.). Provides a strong base and training to future scientists, physicians, and industrial leaders in skin sciences and skin care, as well as drug and device development.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 or ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 ), ( CHEM 104 , CHEM 109 or BIOCHEM 501 ), or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate knowledge of cutaneous disorders and diseases. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of innovation, technology, and regulations in the field of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Enhance communication and presentation skills related to evaluating and sharing scientific knowledge. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Design experiments applicable to one’s own research. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate critical understanding of skin biology that helps ongoing or future research projects and/or career development. Audience: Graduate 7. Lead journal club discussions. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate knowledge of cutaneous disorders and diseases. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of innovation, technology, and regulations in the field of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Enhance communication and presentation skills related to evaluating and sharing scientific knowledge. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Design experiments applicable to one’s own research. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate critical understanding of skin biology that helps ongoing or future research projects and/or career development. Audience: Graduate 7. Lead journal club discussions. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027