BIOMG 4450

BIOMG 4450

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This course will cover basic aspects of tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis with emphasis on the biological role of embryonic and adult stem cells in development, and their possible clinical applications. The focus will be placed on mouse and human stem cells. The discussion will be structured around relevant research papers that allow more in-depth analysis of the material taught during lectures.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 4320 or BIOMG 3850 or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS)

Outcomes
  • Comprehend how a leading edge medical research field has developed over the past couple decades.
  • Realize the implication of research data for translational science and bringing a field from bench to bed site.
  • Become comfortable in reading, understanding, critically assessing, presenting, and defending primary literature.
  • Become comfortable in presenting complex science data in a formal setting and test strategies for stimulating group discussion.
  • Examine implications of the field in the realm of science ethics and evaluate the possible impact of the field on the society as a whole.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4341 BIOMG 4450   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: BIOMG 3850 or BIOMG 4320 or permission of instructor

  •  4356 BIOMG 4450   DIS 201

  •  4357 BIOMG 4450   DIS 202