BIOL 201 Cell Function 3 units, Fall Semesters
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the core concepts of cellular biology that needed to succeed in upper-division biology courses. The overall theme for this course is how structure implies function for macromolecules and cells. Course topics include: cellular and sub-cellular structures and functions, DNA and RNA structure and function, protein synthesis and structure, enzyme function, metabolic pathways, and membrane function.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the core concepts of cellular biology that needed to succeed in upper-division biology courses. The overall theme for this course is how structure implies function for macromolecules and cells. Course topics include: cellular and sub-cellular structures and functions, DNA and RNA structure and function, protein synthesis and structure, enzyme function, metabolic pathways, and membrane function.
BIOL 364 Cell Culture Laboratory Course 1 unit, Fall / Spring Semester
The overall course objective is to provide a practical, working knowledge of animal culture techniques and their manipulations. These techniques are fundamental to research be it may basic research or clinical research in the process of modeling diseases. These techniques are targeted to prepare you for work in anyCELL CULTURE LABORTORY.
The overall course objective is to provide a practical, working knowledge of animal culture techniques and their manipulations. These techniques are fundamental to research be it may basic research or clinical research in the process of modeling diseases. These techniques are targeted to prepare you for work in anyCELL CULTURE LABORTORY.
BIOL 440 Molecular Neurobiology 3 units, Spring semesters
A comprehensive study of the physiological and molecular properties of individual nerve cells and the synaptic connections between them. Basic mechanisms of mammalian nervous system function through the study of human neurological diseases, and how cellular and molecular basis of these diseases is driving therapeutic development will be discussed. Topics range from neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, biophysics of single channel gating, and transmission across chemical and electrical synapses. Additionally, actions of drugs on brain at clinical, cellular, and molecular levels will be explored.
A comprehensive study of the physiological and molecular properties of individual nerve cells and the synaptic connections between them. Basic mechanisms of mammalian nervous system function through the study of human neurological diseases, and how cellular and molecular basis of these diseases is driving therapeutic development will be discussed. Topics range from neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, biophysics of single channel gating, and transmission across chemical and electrical synapses. Additionally, actions of drugs on brain at clinical, cellular, and molecular levels will be explored.
BIOL 598 Mitochondrial Biology Research 2 units, Fall & Spring Semesters
This course fulfills the capstone 500-level research requirement for the Biology major. Investigation of the molecular mechanisms of protein import into mitochondria using yeast as a model system. Research includes biochemical and cellular assays (in vitro and in organello), may also include bioinformatics. This may also fulfill the preparation, research, and publication of the Honors Thesis requirement for the University Honors Program.
This course fulfills the capstone 500-level research requirement for the Biology major. Investigation of the molecular mechanisms of protein import into mitochondria using yeast as a model system. Research includes biochemical and cellular assays (in vitro and in organello), may also include bioinformatics. This may also fulfill the preparation, research, and publication of the Honors Thesis requirement for the University Honors Program.
CHEM 370 Biochemistry 3 units, Fall Semesters
Macromolecular structure and function, enzymology, bioenergetics and kinetics, biotechnology, major metabolic pathways.
Macromolecular structure and function, enzymology, bioenergetics and kinetics, biotechnology, major metabolic pathways.
CHEM 371 Basic Biochemistry Laboratory 1 unit, Fall Semesters
This laboratory is designed to introduce you to the procedures and techniques used in the study of biomolecules. Biotechnology is currently the fastest growing industry in Los Angeles and most of the country. Research and funding in the biosciences has grown faster in the past decade than any other discipline. These techniques are fundamental to modern biochemical experimentation and are targeted to prepare you for work in ANY BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY.
This laboratory is designed to introduce you to the procedures and techniques used in the study of biomolecules. Biotechnology is currently the fastest growing industry in Los Angeles and most of the country. Research and funding in the biosciences has grown faster in the past decade than any other discipline. These techniques are fundamental to modern biochemical experimentation and are targeted to prepare you for work in ANY BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY.
CHEM 373 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1 unit, Spring Semesters
At the conclusion of this course, students should be familiar with many standard techniques used to conduct research in a biochemistry-related laboratory. Students will be introduced to protein purification and characterization, natural products isolation and identification, DNA genotype and phenotype analysis, DNA purification and DNA mutagenesis. Students will learn how to write formal laboratory reports and a scientific research proposal that mimic publication-style scientific manuscripts.
At the conclusion of this course, students should be familiar with many standard techniques used to conduct research in a biochemistry-related laboratory. Students will be introduced to protein purification and characterization, natural products isolation and identification, DNA genotype and phenotype analysis, DNA purification and DNA mutagenesis. Students will learn how to write formal laboratory reports and a scientific research proposal that mimic publication-style scientific manuscripts.