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S. Linn, D. Rio & J. Thorner, instructors
The goal of MCB 200 is to provide an in-depth survey and critical evaluation of the present state of knowledge in molecular biology and cellular biochemistry, using examples from both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Thorough understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology is a prerequisite for enrolling in this course (i.e., completion of the equivalent of the MCB 100A-100B-110 series). There are no required textbooks; instead, each lecture will be accompanied by an extensive bibliography, illustrative handouts, and papers from the primary research literature. In addition to the lectures, there are also weekly class periods (discussion sessions), held each Friday, at which key articles from the primary research literature will be discussed in depth. Each instructor will administer a written examination following the completion of his section of the course.
Enrollment in this course is limited to 45 total and is restricted to MCB graduate students. If space permits, graduate students from other departments or graduate groups may be admitted to the course (first preference will be given to those rotating or working in the laboratories of MCB faculty) and must receive formal consent of the instructor-of-record (Thorner). No auditors are permitted in the Discussion Sections.