Browsing Biology (7) - Archived by Issue Date
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7.28 Molecular Biology, Spring 2001
(2001-06)Detailed analysis of the biochemical mechanisms that control the maintenance, expression, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Topics covered in lecture and readings of relevant literature include: gene ... -
7.012 Introduction to Biology, Fall 2001
(2001-12)Cell biology, immunology, neurobiology, and an exploration into current research in cancer, genomics, and molecular medicine. -
7.02 Introduction to Experimental Biology, Fall 2001
(2001-12)7.02 and 7.021 require simultaneous registration. Application of experimental techniques in biochemistry, microbiology, and cell biology. Emphasizes integrating factual knowledge with understanding the design of experiments ... -
7.03 Genetics, Fall 2001
(2001-12)The principles of genetics with application to the study of biological function at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms, including humans. Structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes. ... -
9.09J / 7.29J Cellular Neurobiology, Spring 2002
(2002-06)An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Emphasis placed on the cellular properties of neurons and other excitable cells. Includes the structure and biophysical properties of excitable cells, ... -
9.322J / 7.67 Genetic Neurobiology, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Deals with the specific functions of neurons, the interactions of neurons in development, and the organization of neuronal ensembles to produce behavior, by functional analysis of mutations and molecular analysis of their ... -
9.013J / 7.68J Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology: The Brain and Cognitive Sciences III, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Subject covers all major areas of cellular and molecular neurobiology including excitable cells and membranes, ion channels and receptors, synaptic transmission, cell type determination, axon guidance and targeting, neuronal ... -
9.110J / 7.92J Neurology, Neuropsychology, and Neurobiology of Aging, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Lectures and discussions explore the clinical, behavioral, and molecular aspects of brain aging processes in humans. Topics include: loss of memory and other cognitive abilitites in normal aging; neurodegenerative conditions ... -
1.018J / 7.30J Fundamentals of Ecology, Fall 2003
(2003-12)Basic subject in ecology: understanding the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems, and what regulates the distribution and abundance of organisms. Productivity and biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems; trophic ... -
7.88J / 5.48J / 7.24J / 10.543J Protein Folding Problem, Fall 2003
(2003-12)Mechanisms by which the amino acid sequence of polypeptide chains determines their three-dimensional conformation. Topics include: sequence determinants of secondary structure; folding of newly synthesized polypeptide ... -
7.13 Experimental Microbial Genetics, Fall 2003
(2003-12)Also referred to as the Microbial Genetics Project Lab, this is a hands-on research course designed to introduce the student to the strategies and challenges associated with microbiology research. Students take on independent ... -
7.340 Immune Evasion: How Sneaky Pathogens Avoid Host Surveillance, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Every infection consists of a battle between the invading pathogen and the resisting host. To be successful, a pathogen must escape the many defenses of the host immune system until it can replicate and spread to another ... -
7.91J / 7.36J / 20.490J Foundations of Computational and Systems Biology, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Serving as an introduction to computational biology, this course emphasizes the fundamentals of nucleic acid and protein sequence analysis, structural analysis, and the analysis of complex biological systems. The principles ... -
5.08J / 7.08J Biological Chemistry II, Spring 2004
(2004-06)This course deals with a more advanced treatment of the biochemical mechanisms that underlie biological processes. Emphasis will be given to the experimental methods used to unravel how these processes fit into the ... -
7.344 RNA Interference: A New Tool for Genetic Analysis and Therapeutics, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about ... -
7.342 Cancer Biology: From Basic Research to the Clinic, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and ... -
7.343 Protein Folding, Misfolding and Human Disease, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about ... -
7.340 Ubiquitination: The Proteasome and Human Disease, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn ... -
9.09J / 7.29J Cellular Neurobiology, Spring 2005
(2005-06)This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the cellular properties of neurons and other excitable cells. Topics covered include the structure and ... -
BE.010J / 2.790J / 6.025J / 7.38J / 10.010J Introduction to Bioengineering, Spring 2005
(2005-06)Designed as a freshmen seminar course, faculty from various School of Engineering departments describe the research and educational opportunities specific to and offered by their departments. Background lectures by the ...