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BIOL 529 - Stem Cell Biology (4:3:3). |
Description: An advanced course that explores stem cells and closely related topics through student-led presentations of current, high-impact primary literature. Cell types covered include embryonic stem cells, iPS cells, and a variety of somatic stem cells. Additional topics include stem cell-based therapies, biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cloning, as well as the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding stem cells. Lab work includes the design and execution of a hypothesis-driven research project using cultured mesenchymal stem cells.
Prerequisite: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; BIOL 315; HMXP 102; CHEM 105 and 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prereq; students must have a minimum grade of C- in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and a minimum grade of C- in CHEM 105 and 108 and a C- in HMXP 102 OR Graduate Status.
Notes: Lab Fee: $75. Offered every odd year in spring
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical Biology Department Prerequisites: for BIOL 529 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: BIOL 300 Minimum Grade of C- May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: BIOL 315 Minimum Grade of C- May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: CHEM 108 Minimum Grade of C- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( GRAD Y May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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