Biomedical
Sciences
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the 2005-2006 General Catalog,
please contact the department for more information.
202. Carcinogenesis and Drug Metabolism (3) This
elective will explore relationships between drug metabolism and carcinogenesis
at cellular, molecular and etiological levels. Guided by faculty, students
will research and present key papers and principles underlying the biochemistry,
genetics, biophysics, and computer-assisted aspects of several assigned
topics. Prerequisites: biology and chemistry. Cell biology, biochemistry,
and molecular biology may be taken concurrently.
204. Evolution of Modern Concepts in Pharmacology (2)
This course details the evolution of modern principles of pharmacology
from first evidences to the present level of knowledge. The course will
be independent of but compliment general principles of pharmacology courses
for medical and graduate students. Prerequisites: prior or concurrent
Principles of Pharmacology, or equivalent course.
207. Using Internet Resources in Molecular Biology (2)
Increasing the Internet is a source both of data and analysis tools in
molecular biology. A hands-on series of instructional lectures is proposed
that uses these resources to work through problems found in many molecular
biology research situations. Topics include: DNA and protein sequence
analysis, genome analysis, constructing and using phylogenetic trees,
RNA structure prediction, protein structure analysis, classification and
prediction. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
219. Ethics in Scientific Research (1)
Overview of ethical issues in scientific research, conflicts of interest;
national, statewide and campus issues and requirement; ethical issues
in publications; authorship; retention of research records; tracing of
research records; attribution; plagiarism; copyright considerations; primary,
archival and meeting summary publications; ethical procedures and policies;
NIH, NSF, California and UCSD; case studies and precedents in ethics.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
222. Essentials of Glycobiology (2) Advanced
elective for graduate/medical students who have had core courses in cell
biology or biochemistry. Expert faculty will present a coordinated overview
of the field of glycobiology, which explores the structure, synthesis
and functions of sugar chains in biological systems.
223. Genetics, Metabolism, and Inherited Disease (2)
Detailed discussions of the molecular aspects of certain inborn errors
of intermediary metabolism selected to illustrate principles of biochemical
genetics applicable to a wider variety of clinically important genetic
diseases. Individual sessions will include faculty presentations followed
by student-led discussions of the particular principles illustrated by
the disorders reviewed. (S)
224. Topics in Cancer Research (2) Each
quarter will focus on an important area of cancer research such as immunology
(fall), growth regulation (winter), and cancer genetics (spring). One-hour
lecture coordinated with a one-hour seminar with the opportunity to meet
with the invited speaker. Prerequisites: senior undergraduates, graduate
students, medical students. (W,S)
229. Methods in Pharmacology (3) A combination
of lecture and lab exercises presented by the faculty of the Group in
Biomedical Sciences, designed to introduce biomedical science graduate
students to the essential techniques employed in molecular and cellular
pharmacology. Prerequisites: BMS 212, OP, CBB, biochemistry, molecular
biology, biomedical sciences or consent of instructor. (S)
230. Receptors and Signal Transduction (3)
An examination of the molecular and biochemical bases of drug and neurotransmitter
action. Topics include molecular basis of drug specificity, receptor mechanisms,
neuropharmacology, signal transduction from the cell surface to the nucleus,
and drug action on excitable tissues. Prerequisite: course in biochemistry.
(F)
231. Contemporary Topics in Pharmacology (2)
A selection of short courses in the biomedical and pharmacological sciences
offered by resident experts. Topics will vary annually. Each short course
will last one to two weeks, meeting five hours a week. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. (F,W,S) (Not offered in fall 1997.)
232. In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging (1) Strategies
such as positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and
ultrasound for nondestructively imaging molecular and cell biological
events inside living animals and eventually human patients. Emphasis
on detecting angiogenesis, apoptosis, and expression of tumor-specific
genes. Prerequisites: upper-division or graduate courses in molecular
and cell biology.
233. Molecular Biology of Human Retroviruses (3) Replication
cycle and gene regulation of HIV. Molecular approaches to therapy and
vaccines. Prerequisites: undergraduates lower-division
courses in BIMM 100.
234. Practical Histopathology and Mouse Models of Human Diseases
(2) The
course is designed to introduce or reintroduce histology and histopathology
of the various organ systems to those who need to analyze mouse tissues
as an essential part of their research. Prerequisites: standard
undergraduate biology courses.
235. Pharmacogenomics (3) The
pharmacogenetics course is designed to introduce graduate students, medical
students, and pharmacy students
to this emerging area of interest,
indicting how hereditary mechanisms influence drug responses in humans.
The lectures, examples, discussions, and journal presentations will
provide the students with a working knowledge of the domains of pharmacology,
how heredity influences any response traits, and the ways that advances
in genome technologies support our emerging understanding of how polymorphic
genetic variants determine inter-individual differences in drug responses.
The course will include lectures, discussions, and journal article
presentations
by students. Prerequisites: Admission to a UCSD graduate program,
School of Medicine, or School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
240. Critical Reading in Cell Biology (3)
This course will focus on critical reading and understanding current areas
in Cell and Molecular Biology. The exact topic will vary, but will include
such topics as Protein Trafficking, Cell Division, Intracellular Movement,
Cell Interaction, and Cell Cycle.
242. Seminar in Genetics (1) Intended
for graduate students interested in principles of classical and molecular
genetics. Will attend weekly genetics seminar and participate in didactic/discussion
preparatory session. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
243. Human Genetics (3) Advanced aspects
of human genetics and human genetics disease, including principles of
Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, monogenic and polygenic traits,
anticipation, penetrance, and genomics. Course will consist of alternating
didactic sessions and seminars in which students will present papers.
245. Cancer Genetics (3) Intended for
graduate students interested in genetics. Course will cover genetic basis
for cancer related diseases. Prerequisites: graduate-level course in
cell biology and molecular biology.
250. Molecular and Modern Methodologies in Physiological Sciences
(2) This course emphasizes modern approaches
and methodologies for investigating physiological processes in normal
and pathological conditions. This includes the application of transgenic,
knockout, adenovirus gene therapy, antisense, and cellular imaging technologies
in animal models.
260. Immune Regulation (3) This course
will cover most of todays key aspects in the organization and dynamics
of the immune system and its regulation. It will provide students with
a basis for understanding the physiology and functioning of the immune
system in normal and pathological states. Prerequisites: core courses
in Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program, or permission of instructor.
262. Neurophysiology (4) An overview
of neurophysiological systems, emphasizing mammalian neurophysiology
and
related model vertebrate systems and concepts. (W)
264. Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease (2)
Lectures on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathogenesis. Topics
will include Alzheimers disease, cell surface and unclear receptors
in disease, signal transduction by oncogenes in cancer cells, AIDS, human
diseases affecting glycosylation pathways, rheumatoid arthritis, and arteriosclerosis.
Prerequisite: graduate students. (W)
282. Microbial Pathogenesis (3) Topics
covered in this course include molecular and cellular mechanisms of viral,
bacterial, and protozoan pathogenesis. Host response and microbial mechanisms
of evasion of host defense will also be discussed. Sessions will consist
of faculty and student presentations of current literature. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or consent of instructor. (S)
285. Statistical Inference in the Medical Sciences (2)
An introduction to basic techniques used in biomedical literature: t tests,
ANOVA, chi-square, linear and nonlinear regression. Emphasis will be on
understanding the appropriate use and interpretation of the tests, rather
than on the calculations.
294. Pharmacology and Molecular Biology Journal Club (0-1)
Current literature in molecular pharmacology and molecular biology is
reviewed. Two papers are chosen per week for oral presentation by students.
Faculty critique the student presentations. Prerequisite: enrollment
in Ph.D. program at year two and above. (F,W,S)
295. Pharmacology Research Discussions (0-1)
Student, faculty, and fellow discussion groups on research projects. Students
are expected to present research findings to fellows, other Ph.D. students,
and faculty. Written critiques are provided by the faculty. Prerequisites:
completion of minor proposition examination and two years of graduate
work. (F,W,S)
296. Directed Reading (1-4) Reading of special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Exact
subject matter to be arranged in individual cases. Prerequisite: consent
of instructor.
297. Progress in Signal Transduction (1) Papers describing recent progress in signal transduction from the cell-surface
to the nucleus will be chosen from recent research literature. Two papers
will be discussed and criticized in detail each week for one hour. Prerequisites:
graduate level Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology; registered
as second year and above graduate student in Biomedical Sciences, Biology,
or Chemistry. (F,W,S)
298. Directed Study (1-12) Reading and laboratory study of special topics under the direction of
a faculty member. Exact subject matter to be arranged in individual cases.
(F,W,S)
299. Independent Study or Research (1-12) Independent study or research. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (F,W,S)
Biomedical Sciences Courses
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