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    BIOMG 1035
    
          
        
  
 
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This course reviews material presented in BIOMG 1350 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOMG 1035 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details
    
    BIOMG 1290
    
          
        
  
 
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Do you have allergies to milk or wheat? Curious about your family ancestry? Does a relative suffer from a genetic disease, and you wonder if you might also be at risk? How will medicine be impacted by ... view course details
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    BIOMG 1320
    
          
        
  
 
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Six professors discuss their research and promising new areas for research in the future. view course details
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    BIOMG 1350
    
          
        
  
 
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The course introduces molecular mechanisms that underlie the organization, division, and growth of individual cells; how they organize during embryonic development to form functional tissues and organs ... view course details
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- Instructors- Fromme, C - Whitmore, C 
 
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    BIOMG 2800
    
          
        
  
 
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General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics. Topics include transmission of genetic information, genetic linkage, recombination, mutations, and DNA structure and manipulation, as well ... view course details
    
    BIOMG 2801
    
          
        
  
 
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General introduction to laboratory experimental genetics. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, gene structure, mutations, and manipulation. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. 
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        Meeting Pattern- M
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K - Pleiss, J - Serrano, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOG 1500. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. 
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- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K - Pleiss, J - Serrano, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOG 1500. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. 
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    BIOMG 3300
    
          
        
  
 
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Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6300 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Siegenthaler, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 3320
    
          
        
  
 
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Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6321 
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- Instructors- Mao, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course. Prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry; or permission of instructor. 
    
    BIOMG 3340
    
          
        
  
 
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Visualization of complex biomolecules using computer graphics techniques. Group presentations on current topics in molecular biology. view course details
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    BIOMG 3350
    
          
        
  
 
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Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6350 
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Jesch, S - Pugh, F 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570 or CHEM 3570; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3580. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. 
    
    BIOMG 4320
    
          
        
  
 
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Survey of a wide array of topics focusing on the general properties of eukaryotic cells. Topics include methods used for studying cells, the structure and function of the major cellular organelles, and ... view course details
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Han, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310; Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 3320 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 and BIOMG 2801. Undergraduate students must enroll in this course for letter grade; graduate students may enroll either for letter grade or S-U option. 
    
    BIOMG 4400
    
          
        
  
 
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Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6400 
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- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310-3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study. 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6400 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
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- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310-3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study. 
    
    BIOMG 4450
    
          
        
  
 
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This course will cover basic aspects of tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis with emphasis on embryonic and adult stem cell function and related clinical applications. The focus will be placed on mouse ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMG 6320 
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- Instructors- Tumbar, T 
 
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    BIOMG 4610
    
          
        
  
 
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This course explores the molecular and genetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate animal development, and how they are modified through evolution to result in the dazzling array of forms and functions ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6610 
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- Instructors- Wolfner, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780, BIOMG 2800 and a course in Molecular Biology (BIOMG 3300, 3320, 3330, or 3350). Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3850 
    
    BIOMG 4770
    
          
        
  
 
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Genetic methods including CRISPR-based genome editing provide elegant tools with which to dissect the pathways that mediate cell function, the development of multicellular organisms, and other processes. ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6870 
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    BIOMG 4880
    
          
        
  
 
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Cancer is a global health problem often associated with high mortality due to therapeutic resistance. Metastasis, uncontrolled growth, metabolic reprogramming and oncogenic alterations are major features ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6880 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Nwosu, Z 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person BIOMG 1320 (Orientation Lectures in Molecular Biology and Genetics), BIOMG 1350 (Introductory Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology) and or BIOMG 2800 (Lectures in Genetics and Genomics) are recommended but not required. Students may also benefit from taking organic chemistry class. For Senior Undergraduates and above. 
    
    BIOMG 4980
    
          
        
  
 
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Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K - Serrano, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Grimson, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Mao, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Instructors- Staff 
 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sarvary, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Han, C 
 
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    BIOMG 4981
    
          
        
  
 
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BIOMG 4981 offers training and experience for undergraduate teaching assistants in BIOMG 3300 (Introductory Biochemistry: Individualized Instruction). Teaching assistants are required to complete a weekly ... view course details
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    BIOMG 4982
    
          
        
  
 
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BIOMG 4982 gives students who have successfully served as a BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant (as part of BIOMG 4981) a second opportunity at teaching the class and the added privilege of assisting the course ... view course details
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    BIOMG 6300
    
          
        
  
 
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Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 3300 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Siegenthaler, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 6320
    
          
        
  
 
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This course will cover basic aspects of tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis with emphasis on embryonic and adult stem cell function and related clinical applications. The focus will be placed on mouse ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMG 4450 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Tumbar, T 
 
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    BIOMG 6321
    
          
        
  
 
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Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 3320 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Mao, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course. Prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry or permission of instructor. 
    
    BIOMG 6350
    
          
        
  
 
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Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 3350 
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Jesch, S - Pugh, F 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3570; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3580. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. 
    
    BIOMG 6360
    
          
        
  
 
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This course will cover the fundamental concepts and biochemical mechanisms that contribute to the functional organization of eukaryotic cells as well as key experimental approaches in cell and molecular ... view course details
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    BIOMG 6390
    
          
        
  
 
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Lectures on topics of eukaryotic genomics, chromatin structure, regulation of gene expression, RNA processing, micro-RNA regulation, the structure and movement of chromosomes, long range regulatory ... view course details
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Lis, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800. 
    
    BIOMG 6400
    
          
        
  
 
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Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4400 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology major undergraduate students and Biochemistry minor graduate students. To join the waitlist, please email the instructor. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4400 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology major undergraduate students and Biochemistry minor graduate students. To join the waitlist, please email the instructor. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 6610
    
          
        
  
 
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This course explores the molecular and genetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate animal development, and how they are modified through evolution to result in the dazzling array of forms and functions ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4610 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Wolfner, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780, BIOMG 2800 and a course in Molecular Biology (BIOMG 3300, 3320, 3330, or 3350). Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3850 
    
    BIOMG 6870
    
          
        
  
 
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Genetic methods including CRISPR-based genome editing provide elegant tools with which to dissect the pathways that mediate cell function, the development of multicellular organisms, and other processes. ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4770 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    BIOMG 6880
    
          
        
  
 
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Cancer is a global health problem often associated with high mortality due to therapeutic resistance. Metastasis, uncontrolled growth, metabolic reprogramming and oncogenic alterations are major features ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4880 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Nwosu, Z 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person BIOMG 1320 (Orientation Lectures in Molecular Biology and Genetics), BIOMG 1350 (Introductory Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology) and or BIOMG 2800 (Lectures in Genetics and Genomics) are recommended but not required. Students may also benefit from taking organic chemistry class. For Senior Undergraduates and above. 
    
    BIOMG 6980
    
          
        
  
 
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This course is designed for graduate students in Graduate Fields of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB) and Genetics, Genomics, and Development (GGD) who will serve as teaching assistants (TA) ... view course details
    
    BIOMG 7510
    
          
        
  
 
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Ethical issues in research and the professional responsibilities of scientists are discussed based on readings and occasional lectures. The topics are intended to cover the requirements for ethical training ... view course details
    
    BIOMG 7810
    
          
        
  
 
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This course will combine didactic lectures with student-led presentations and critical analysis of recent literature on topical issues in molecular biology and genetics. view course details
    
    BIOMG 7860
    
          
        
  
 
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Each graduate student presents one seminar per year based on his or her thesis research. The student then meets with the thesis committee members for an evaluation of the presentation. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    BIOMG 7941
    
          
        
  
 
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This seven-week course will provide graduate students in the life sciences with training in advanced science writing skills, preparing written scientific arguments, and providing constructive review of ... view course details
- Seven Week - Second. Choose one lecture and one discussion. 
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Whitmore, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrolled students are expected to be in their second year of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program or higher in the fields of Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology (BMCB), Genetics, Genomics, and Development (GGD), Biophysics, and Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS); and in the process of preparing for their A-exams. Please note this course may be cancelled if enrollment is too low. 
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        Meeting Pattern- M
- Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Whitmore, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    BIOMG 8330
    
          
        
  
 
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Each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with instructors and thesis committee members for evaluation. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- W
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hu, F - Lee, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology. 
