Graduate Courses Offered in MCB
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MCB*6100
Research Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology U [0.50]
The development and refinement of the skills of scientific communication, emphasizing writing skills, in the context of developing a thesis proposal. This course is mandatory for all students in the MCB graduate program and is normally completed within the first two (2) semesters of the program, and must be taken with the accompanying course MCB*6200.
MCB*6200
Scientific Communication in Molecular and Cell Biology U [0.50]
The development and refinement of the skills of scientific communication emphasizing oral presentation. Students will present a public seminar on a contemporary subject in the molecular biosciences culminating in a description of the proposed research. This course is mandatory for all students in the MCB program and must be taken with the accompanying course MCB*6100.
MCB*6310
Advanced Topics in Developmental and Cellular Biology U [0.50]
A study of selected topics in contemporary developmental and cellular biology. Students will review recent advances in these disciplines at the molecular and cellular level, in biological systems ranging from simple eukaryotes to plants and vertebrates.
MCB*6320
Advanced Topics in Microbiology U [0.50]
A study of selected topics in contemporary microbiology. Students will review recent advances in microbial cell structure, physiology, interactions, gene expression and virulence.
MCB*6330
Molecular Biology of Viruses U [0.50]
Replication strategies of virus genomes including prototypes of different animal, plant and (some) bacterial virus families; mechanism and control of viral gene expression; tumour virology; genetically engineered virus vaccines.
MCB*6340
Advanced Topics in Molecular Genetics U [0.50]
A study of selected topics in contemporary molecular biology and molecular genetics. Students will review recent progress in gene expression and regulation in model organisms, and the application of molecular biology tools to the study of cellular and organismal physiology.
MCB*6350
Advanced Topics in Plant Biology U [0.50]
A study of selected contemporary topics in biochemistry and molecular biology. Proposed course descriptions are considered by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology on an ad hoc basis, and the course will be offered according to demand.
MCB*6360
Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology U [0.50]
A study of selected contemporary topics in biochemistry and molecular biology. Proposed course descriptions are considered by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology on an ad hoc basis, and the course will be offered according to demand.
MCB*6370
Protein Structural Biology and Bioinformatics U [0.50]
This course explores structural biology from three perspectives: 1) the fundamental concepts in structural biology; 2) the methods used to determine structures (including x-ray crystallography, NMR, electron microscopy, and computational modeling); 3) the bioinformatic concepts and tools used to compare, contrast and assign biochemical function to protein structures and sequences. The course emphasizes building a conceptual and practical skill set that will be applicable to any structure related problem.
MCB*6380
Structure and Function of Biological Membranes U [0.50]
This course covers multidisciplinary investigations of the basic structure and function of membranes in relation to cell biology. Topics will include structural biology of membrane proteins, experimental approaches for studying membranes, membrane transport systems, import-export systems and/or membrane trafficking.