LS-CBB 5504 Graduate Virology Credits: 3

Survey of the molecular biology of animal and plant viruses. The course will emphasize the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, viral pathogenesis, and the use of viruses as model systems to study cell function.

LS-CBB 5520 Advanced Principles of Cell Biology Credits: 3

A presentation of the cellular and subcellular organization and function of eukaryotic cells. Discussions will emphasize basic concepts by which structure and functions are integrated.

LS-CBB 5523 Advanced Principles of Genetics Credits: 3

A one semester course relating fundamental aspects of the transmission and expression of genetic information in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The course will survey the breadth of genetics research, while providing an in-depth understanding of select topics including classic and molecular genetic approaches in model organisms.

LS-CBB 5538 Molecular Recognition in Cellular Biology Credits: 2

Graduate Research Seminar. Analysis and interpretation of literature reporting the latest developments in cellular biology and biophysics, and active learning through seminar attendance and in-person discussion with leading scientists in fields related to cell biology and biophysics. Course participation will promote an increased understanding of cellular biology processes and application of experimental tools for structure biology analysis and molecular genetics.

LS-CBB 5583 Current Topics in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credits: 1-3

Current topics and recent developments in cell biology and biophysics with emphasis on rapidly developing research areas.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5591 Directed Individual Studies in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credits: 1-6

Intensive reading and/or research in an area selected by the graduate student in consultation with the instructor.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5596 Advanced Experimental Cell Biology I Credits: 2

Structured laboratory work with individual tutorial sessions designed to familiarize first year Ph.D. and advanced M.S. students with concepts and techniques of modern cell biology research. 1-2 hr/wk tutorial and 15-20 hr/wk of laboratory work.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5597 Advanced Experimental Cell Biology II Credits: 2

Structured laboratory work with individual tutorial sessions designed to familiarize first-year Ph.D. and advanced M.S. students with concepts and techniques of modern cell biology research. 1-2 hr/wk tutorial and 15-20 hr/wk of laboratory work.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5599 Thesis Research in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credits: 1-12

Research and thesis preparation for M.S. degree candidates.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5612 Seminar in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credit: 1

Presentation and discussion of selected areas in cell biology and biophysics. This course may be repeated by doctoral students for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5690 Analytical Methods in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credits: 1-5

A course that emphasizes the development of skills in experimental design, analytical methods and instrumentation as applied to problems of interest to modern cell biology and biophysics, including the analysis of results. Can be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours total.

Co-requisites: LS-MBB 5530 or LS-MBB 5561 or LS-CBB 5520 or LS-CBB 5523 or BIOL 5514 or BIOL 5525.

LS-CBB 5696 Dissertation Development Credits: 1-3

This course is individually directed research leading to the fulfillment of the Comprehensive Exam requirements for the Cell Biology and Biophysics primary discipline. This includes submission of the final, revised version of the NIH-style research proposal to committee members and (ii) successful oral defense of the proposal before the student’s research advisory committee.

Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 5501.

LS-CBB 5699 Dissertation Research in Cell Biology and Biophysics Credits: 1-12

Research and dissertation preparation for Natural Sciences Ph.D. degree students who have Cell Biology and Biophysics as a primary discipline.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.