MCELLBI153
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MCELLBI 153 - Molecular Medicine
Course Title
Molecular Medicine
Course Description
The overarching goal of MCB153 is to convey to students the scientific and regulatory process by which therapeutic drugs are developed and created. After completing this course, students will have a firm understanding on the mechanism of action of several therapies used to fight disease. The course will cover areas such as the discovery and refinement of antibiotics, anti-virals, cancer therapies and CRISPR-based therapies. Furthermore, MCB153 will delve into disease areas not covered in other courses, such as autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases and neurological diseases. Lastly, MCB153 will implement a “case study” for each topic displaying real world challenges and solutions to treating complex diseases.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Instructors
Dillin, Stanley
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisites
BIOLOGY 1A and MCELLBI 102, MCELLBI C100A, or CHEM 135.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.
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Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8