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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Last offering term of this course – Fall 2020-2021.
[Alternative code: BIEN 3020] Biological physics involves the application of physics to achieve an understanding of life processes. This is the second of a two-course series that will prepare advanced undergraduates for research and technical work in Biological physics. It covers advanced biological physics such as molecular and cellular biological physics, photophysics, single-molecule biophysics, medical biophysics, membrane biological physics, neurobiophysics, biostatistics, biomathematics, bioinformatics, computational biology and protein engineering. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to critically assess primary research literature written for a general scientific audience. They will also be prepared for mentored practical research investigations or professional job related to biological physics.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s):
BIPH 2010 AND (LIFS 2010 OR LIFS 2040) AND (PHYS 1114 OR PHYS 1314)
[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): 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.
This course will expose postgraduate students to selected current topics in Biochemistry and Biophysics. This course may be repeated for credits. Graded P or F.
This course will expose postgraduate students to selected current topics in Biotechnology and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This course may be repeated for credits. Graded P or F.
