CELL 545

Current Topics in Cell Biology

Description: *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0).  Appraisal of recent literature that defines significant advances in cellular and molecular biology research.  Preference will be given to graduate students considering transfer to a PhD program.  Information is provided in the form of review articles, primary research articles, guest lectures, and through student-led presentations and discussion.  Introduces students to cellular and molecular biology research of outstanding quality and interest, and enhances their appraisal and presentation of scientific material.  Lectures are the same as CELL 445, with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies.  Class material will be updated yearly and therefore credit can be obtained for both CELL 445 and CELL 545 taken in different years.

Prerequisite:  Consent of the Instructor. 
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