[Previous Course Code(s) LIFS 6000C] Students are expected (i) to know calculus and basic probability and (ii) to have some experience of programming (in any language). Requirement (ii) can be satisfied by self-learning an R tutorial before the course.
This course will cover the biogenesis and function of non-coding RNAs, drawn from molecular, biochemical and cell biological studies. Dysfunction of non-coding RNA in disease and the application of non-coding RNA as research tools will be discussed.
[Co-List with BIEN 5001]
This course will present some of the most common ethical issues encountered in biomedical research and biotechnology. Students will engage in active discussion to provide deeper understanding of each issue. The objective of this course is to raise awareness of the ethical issues around biomedical/bioengineering research, and encourage critical and responsible consideration of research conduct. Topics covered will fall into three categories: 1) Research integrity, 2) Applied ethics in biological research and biotechnology, and 3) Contemporary ethical issues arisen from emerging biotechnologies. Graded P or F.
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Tutorial, Seminar or Recitation: 0 hours per week
Laboratory or Field Study: 0 hours per week
Exclusion(s):
BIEN 5001
Prerequisite(s):
Some knowledge of general biology concepts, equivalent to introductory biology at the undergraduate level
[Previous Course Code(s): BISC 507]
[Co-List with NANO 5070]
Laboratory exercises, including recombinant DNA technology, protein purification, microscopy, tissue culture and other technologies currently in use.
[Previous Course Code(s): BISC 512]
[Co-List with NANO 5310]
This course is designed for the postgraduate students majoring in Life Science, Chemistry and Physics. Advanced nano-related topics such as bioinformatics, peptide design, basic and biological application of NMR, protein structure and function and techniques of biophysical chemistry, nano science and technology, etc.
[Previous Course Code(s): BISC 524]
Principles underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, integrating molecular, cellular systems, and computational approaches. Topics include chemical neurotransmission, sensory processes, control of movement, neuroendocrinology, neuronal plasticity in development and learning.
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Tutorial, Seminar or Recitation: 0 hours per week
Laboratory or Field Study: 0 hours per week
Prerequisite(s):
‘LIFS 2210 (for Biochemistry majors) or LIFS 2040 (for Biology majors)’ and ‘LIFS 3240 or LIFS 4950’
[Previous Course Code(s): BISC 526]
Advanced topics on the biochemical basis of human diseases, molecular medicine and structure based drug design; an oral presentation and a written essay on a specific topic are required.
[Previous Course Code(s): LIFS 6110, BICH 601, BIOL 611]
Advanced seminar series presented by postgraduate students on their research topics in biological sciences offered in Fall/Spring Terms. This course may be repeated for credit. Graded PP, P or F.
