MBCH 505A & B Medical Biochemistry The fundamental chemical properties and biological reactions of the various compounds important to the normally functioning human organism are studied. As far as possible, mechanisms of life processes at the cellular and molecular level are explained in terms of these properties. Winter quarter, 6 lecture hours per week for 4 weeks and 2 conference hours per week. Spring quarter, 3 lecture hours per week and 2 conference hours per week (total of 6 credits; 7 credits for Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students who enroll in supplemental problem solving sessions). Dr. Kaplan.
MBCH 502 Molecular Cell Biology In this course, the molecular and cellular processes common to all eukaryotic cells are studied and, where appropriate, comparisons to prokaryotic cells are made. The molecular and cellular processes of specific cell types and tissue types are also considered, and related to their morphological appearance. Fall quarter: 5 lecture hours per week (5 units). Ph.D. students should enroll in this course under the numbe BC 5201, described below, for 6 credits. Dr. Walters.
MBCH 508 Human Genetics The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of basic genetic principles, as well as to stress those concepts that are responsible for the central role of genetics in virtually all biological disciplines. Among the topics to be considered are chromosome structure; linkage, crossing-over and chromosome mapping; segregation and assortment of genes; extrachromosomal inheritance; sex determination in eukaryotes; mutagenesis; gene regulation and gene frequency in populations. Certain aspects of human genetics will be included, but the intent is to acquaint the student with a variety of organisms important in research. Fall quarter, 15 hours during first 3 weeks (1 unit).
Sophomore Electives - Original research projects are also offered in several faculty labs. Advanced Genetics as well as all graduate courses are available to medical students. MBCH 616 Crystallization of Membrane Proteins (Research with Dr. Ronald Kaplan) MBCH 623 NGF Mutants (Research with Dr. Kenneth Neet) MBCH 630 Enzyme Structure and Mechanism (Dr. Marc Glucksman, course director) MBCH 631 NGF Signal Transduction (Research with Dr. Kenneth Neet)