BIOL5390 · Biology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course fulfills the Advanced Experience requirement of the biology major. In this course, we will use the primary scientific literature to explore the molecular basis of a selected group of diseases and disorders that represent a broad spectrum of humanmaladies. Each will serve as a case study to illustrate the consequences of errors in gene expression, protein folding and post-translational modification, stem cell function and cell specification, signaling, and/or immune activation. Students will gain (1) an understanding how basic biological phenomena underpin human disease and (2) experience in the analysis of scientific research articles. In parallel with class meetings, students will independently investigate the molecular basis of a disease of their choice.
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.8 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.9 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.7 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Fall 2024
1 section