UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
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| MCDB 1A - Introductory Biology I |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C (Chem 1C may be taken concurrently), or a score of 4 or better on either the Advanced Placement Chemistry or Advanced Placement Biology exams. |
| Introduction to biochemistry, cell biology and development, and genetics. |
| MCDB 1AL - Introductory Biology Laboratory I |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Laboratory investigations illustrate basic principles of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, development, and genetics. |
| MCDB 1AZ - Selected Topics from MCDB 1A |
| (1-3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of department. |
| Designed for transfer students who have completed part of MCDB 1A through transfer work. Topics will be selected by the department, as appropriate, to fulfill the introductory biology requirement at UCSB. |
| MCDB 1B - Introductory Biology II--Physiology |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A and Chemistry 1A-B-C; or MCDB 1A with a grade of C or better. |
| Introduction to animal and plant physiology. |
| MCDB 1BL - Introductory Biology Laboratory II |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A; and, concurrent enrollment in MCDB 1B and EEMB 2. |
| Laboratory investigations illustrate basic principles of animal and plant physiology, ecology, and evolution. |
| MCDB 1BZ - Selected Topics from MCDB 1B |
| (1-2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of department. |
| Designed for transfer students who have completed part of MCDB 1B through transfer work. Topics will be selected by the department, as appropriate, to fulfill the introductory biology requirement at UCSB. |
| MCDB 5DK - Freshman Seminar-Let's Talk |
| (1) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Lower-division standing. |
| Informal discussions on topics in biomedical ethics. Topics will include recombinant DNA technology, aids, euthanasia, abortion, doctor-patient relationships. |
| MCDB 20 - Concepts of Biology |
| (4) STAFF |
| Introduction to the science of life; cells, genetics, metabolism, molecular biology, physiology, natural selection, evolution, ecosystems; current news and controversial topics in biology. |
| MCDB 21 - The Immune System and Aids |
| (4) Eardley |
| The basic properties of the immune system; the basic biology of aids and AIDS virus infection; and the biology of other sexually transmitted diseases. |
| MCDB 22 - Biotechnology and Society |
| (4) STAFF |
| Introduction to modern genetic technology, such as gene cloning and DNA fingerprinting, applications such as genetic engineering of food and medicine, genetic screening, and forensic genetics. Social impacts and ethical implications of these applications. |
| MCDB 23 - Biology of Cancer |
| (3) Kohl |
| An introduction to developments regarding the etiology and treatment of various cancers. Lectures compare normal cells and tissues with those whichhave become malignnant. Discussion of causes, treatment, and prevention of specific cancers. |
| MCDB 24 - Genetics and Human Disease |
| (3) Kohl |
| Introduction to genetics with emphasis on humans. Topics focus on human diseases with strong evidence for genetic components. Diseases covered include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Huntington's, muscular dystrophy, and others. |
| MCDB 26 - Contemporary Nutrition |
| (4) Eardley |
| Presents the scientific basis for human nutrition including dietary nutrients and requirements, energy balance in health and disease, and needs of various life stages. Food safety, preservation, and undernutrition throughout the world is discussed. |
| MCDB 27 - Memory: Bridging the Humanities and Neuroscience |
| (3) Kosik, Jullien |
| Neurosciences now ask some of the same profound questions posed by writers, artists and philosophers for centuries, thus opening surprising perspectives on memory and morality, dreams and perception, identity and agency. This course explores this emerging concordance. |
| MCDB 90A - Honors Forum in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology |
| (2) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Honors standing in College of Letters and Science and consent of instructor |
| Seminar for selected students in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Students will be introduced to research opportunities in the department. Focus will center on the use of the science library and the internet as tools to produce a basic research paper. |
| MCDB 90B - Honors Forum in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology |
| (2) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Honors standing in College of Letters and Science and consent of instructor |
| Continuation of MCDB 90A. Students are introduced to various faculty in thedepartment and begin reading and reviewing some of the original literature in the field. Students are expected to critically analyze basic research papers. |
| MCDB 90C - Honors Forum in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology |
| (2) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Honors standing in College of Letters and Science and consent of instructor |
| Continuation of MCDB 90B. Students meet with selected faculty in a defined area of research interest, attend various research seminars and laboratory meetings, and begin involving themselves with a research group. |
| MCDB 92 - Special Topics in Biology |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Special topics in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Course content varies. Information may be obtained in department office. |
| MCDB 98 - Readings in Biology |
| (1-3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department. |
| Special readings on selected topics in biology. Individual conferences one hour every week. Designed to broaden the outlook and experience of advanced lower-division students. Hours and credit by arrangement with any member of the staff. |
| MCDB 99 - Introduction to Research |
| (1-3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department. |
| Laboratory experience for advanced lower-division students. Hours and credit by arrangement with any member of the staff. |
| MCDB 101A - Molecular Genetics I: Prokaryotes |
| (4) Low, Staff |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-B, EEMB 2; and, Chemistry 1A-B-C; completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| From the double helix and genetic code to the latest breakthroughs. Structure, function, evolution and manipulation of DNA, RNA. Replication, expression, recombination, complementation, and their regulation in prakaryotes (bacteria, plasmids, viruses). Recombinant DNA technology in medicine, research, agriculture and industry. |
| MCDB 101B - Molecular Genetics II: Eukaryotes |
| (4) Poole, Christoffersen |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and MCDB 101A. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Mendelian and molecular genetics. Replication, recombination, transmission and expression of dna in eukaryotic organisms from yeast to man. Uses of traditional genetics and modern molecular techniques, including molecular genetic approaches to the study of human disease. |
| MCDB 103 - Cell Biology |
| (4) Clegg |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B. Completion of all listed prerequisites wita grade of C or better. |
| An introduction to the structure and function of cell organelles; membranes, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, microbodies, microtubules, cilia, centrioles, and microfilaments. |
| MCDB 103L - Laboratory in Molecular Cell Biology |
| (4) Clegg |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and MCDB 103 (may be taken concurrently). Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Laboratory techniques of modern cell biology; molecular dissection of cell structure and function. |
| MCDB 108A - General Biochemistry |
| (4) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B; and Chemistry 1A-B-C; and Chemistry 109A-B-C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Chemistry of proteins; enzymic catalysis. |
| MCDB 108AH - General Biochemistry--Honors |
| (1) Sears |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 108A or MCDB 108AL and consent of instructor. |
| Honors component of MCDB 108A designed to permit an in-depth consideration of selected aspects of the structure/function relationships of proteins andnucleic acids. |
| MCDB 108AL - Protein Structure/ Function Laboratory |
| (2) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Mathematics 3A-B or 34A-B. |
| Computer laboratory analysis of biochemical structures and the dynamics of their interactions with other molecules. |
| MCDB 108B - General Biochemistry |
| (4) Lew |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A with a grade of C or better. |
| Principles of human energy metabolism. Chemistry and physiology of the major metabolic pathways of energy production. Metabolic interrelationshipsof the major body organs. Applications to human nutrition and disease, exercise, starvation, obesity, and atherosclerosis. |
| MCDB 108C - General Biochemistry |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A-B with a grade of C or better. |
| Amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism, nucleic acid structure, biochemistry of lipids and biological membranes, photosynthesis, special topics. |
| MCDB 109L - Laboratory in Biochemistry |
| (4) Poole |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A or Chemistry 142A; and MCDB 1A-1B. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Emphasis on techniques used in modern protein and nucleic acid biochemical research. Includes aspects of the use of computer analysis nd recombinant DNA techniques in modern biochemistry. |
| MCDB 110 - Principles of Biochemistry |
| (4) Rothman |
| Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C; and Chemistry 109A-B. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| An introduction to molecular structures and mechanisms of living systems. |
| MCDB 111 - Introduction to Physiology |
| (4) Smith |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B with a grade of C or better. |
| Fundamentals of human physiology at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms regulating intercellular communication, muscle function, circulation, metabolism and body fluid balance/composition. |
| MCDB 112 - Developmental Biology |
| (4) Foltz |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3, and MCDB 101A. Completion of alisted prerequisties with a grade of C or better. |
| Modern aspects of animal development. Molecular and cellular mechanisms of embroygenesis. |
| MCDB 112L - Laboratory in Developmental Biology |
| (2) Foltz |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3, and MCDB 101A, and concurrent enrollment in MCDB 112. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a gradeof C or better. |
| Modern laboratory techniques in developmental biology. Experimental aproaches to development using several animal model systems. |
| MCDB 117 - Plant Physiology |
| (4) Cooper |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B; and, Chemistry 109A-B-C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Exploration of the function of higher plants, including transport, photosynthesis, hormonal regulation, stress tolerance, and plant-microbe interactions. |
| MCDB 118 - Plant Development |
| (4) Finkelstein |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B; and, MCDB 101A or EEMB 129. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Differentiation and morphogenesis of plants: mechanisms of cell-cell interactions. |
| MCDB 120L - Laboratory in Plant Physiology and Development |
| (3) Cooper, Finkelstein |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 118 or 117 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Experiments using classical and molecular approaches to plant physiology and development. |
| MCDB 121 - Ethics of Biomedical Technology |
| (3) Gibor, Kohl |
| An interdisciplinary approach to questions raised by advances in human reproduction, definitions of "human life," the right to die, organ transplantation and donation, and animal rights. Discussants will include biologists, ethicists, and religious leaders. |
| MCDB 123 - Experimental Strategies in Physical Biochemistry |
| (4) Waite |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A or Chemistry 142A with a grade of C or better. |
| Presentation of selected contemporary concepts and methodologies for determining the structure, size, shape, charge, and interactive behavior of biological macromolecules. |
| MCDB 126A - Basic Pharmacology |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A (may be taken concurrently) or Chemistry 142C; Chemistry 109A-B-CCompletion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Designed to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the history and scope of pharmacology as a basic science. Emphasis on the principles of drug action and the relationship of pharmacology to physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry. |
| MCDB 126AL - Pharmacology Lab I |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 126A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Analysis of drug sites and machanisms of action using isolated tissues, organs, and intact animal preparations. |
| MCDB 126B - Basic Pharmacology |
| (4) Vandenburg |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A or Chemistry 142C; Chemistry 109A-B-C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| MCDB 108A. |
| Receptor signaling mechanisms; pharmacology of neurotransmitter and hormone receptors; molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug-receptor interactions. |
| MCDB 126BL - Pharmacology Laboratory II |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 126B (may be taken concurrently). |
| An introduction to molecular and biochemical techniques in pharmacology; drug-receptor binding; receptor isolation; pharmacokinetics; techniques to evaluate potency, concentration and effects of hormones and their receptors. |
| MCDB 126C - Basic Pharmacology |
| (4) Wilson |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A or Chemistry 142C; Chemistry 109A-B-C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| MCDB 108A. |
| Fundamental principles of pharmacology, drug-receptor theory, biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs. |
| MCDB 131 - General Microbiology |
| (4) Cooper, Cotter |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A (may be taken concurrently); Chemistry 109A-B-C, or Chemistry 109A-B and MCDB 110. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| An introduction to the biological properties of microorganisms; the historical foundations of the field of microbiology; a study of the major groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, cultivation, and pathogenicity. |
| MCDB 131L - Laboratory in General Microbiology |
| (2) Cooper |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 131 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Laboratory experiments dealing with the isolation, cultivation, and physiological, biochemical and genetic analysis of diverse microorganisms. |
| MCDB 132 - Bacterial Pathogenesis |
| (3) Mahan |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A with a grade of C or better. |
| The mechanisms by which bacterial pathogens cause disease. Investigation of the bacterial gene products that are produced during infection to understand the metabolic, physiological, and genetic factors that contribute to the virulence of bacterial pathogens. |
| MCDB 132L - Bacterial Pathogenesis Laboratory |
| (3) Mahan |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 132. |
| The latest molecular, biochemical, and genetic techniques available for theidentification of microbial gene products that contribute to infection. Study of the regulatory parameters that govern their expression. |
| MCDB 133 - Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology |
| (5) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A with a grade of C or better. |
| Introduction to the current concepts of immunology. Emphasis on immunoglobulin structure and function, cell-cell cooperation in the immune response, and the role of major histocompatibility complex and cytokines in regulating immune responsiveness. |
| MCDB 133H - Immunobiology-Honors |
| (1) Sears |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 133. |
| Honors component of MCDB 133 focusing on selected aspects of the immune system and its components using a web browser to run interactive computer assignments. |
| MCDB 133L - Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology Lab |
| (3) Eardley |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 133 with a grade of C or better (may be taken concurrently). |
| Introduction to modern laboratory methods in immunology; properties and characterization of immunoglobulins and immunoglobulin-secreting cells; introduction to hybridoma technology; characterization of effector and regulatory T cells using functional assays. |
| MCDB 134 - General Animal Virology |
| (4) Samuel |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A with a grade of C or better. |
| An introduction to the biology of animal viruses with emphasis on the biochemical and biophysical properties of viruses; the mechanisms by which animal viruses replicate; the cellular effects of and response to viral infection; and selected aspects of medical virology. |
| MCDB 135 - Cellular Growth Control and Oncogenesis |
| (4) Ballester |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A-B with a grade of C or better. |
| Focuses on mechanisms of growth control of eukaryotes. Topics include: the properties of mammalian cells in culture and how they relate to malignant cells, growth factors and their receptors, cell cycle control, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. |
| MCDB 136 - Cytokine Action and Viral Pathogenesis |
| (2) Samuel |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101B and 134 (134 can be taken concurrently); completion of both prerequisites with a grade of C or better; consent of instructor. |
| Virology course designed to permit an indepth consideration of selected aspects of the mechanisms of action of cytokines, with emphasis on the antiviral properties of interferons and their roles in host response to viral infection and viral pathogenesis. |
| MCDB 137 - Biology of Fungi |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3, and MCDB 101A. Completion of all prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Morphology, development, and genetic systems of fungi and allied protists. The significance of the uniqueness of fungal sexual and genetic mechanisms and the interactions between fungi and other organisms will be stressed, with experimental, biotechnology, and medical aspects emphasized. |
| MCDB 138 - Medical Immunology |
| (4) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 133 with a grade of C or better. |
| Interplay between the immune system and human disease is mechanistically evaluated by examining protective immunity against parasites and cancer, and immune dysfunction in transplantation, allergic, and autoimmune diseases, and AIDS. Computer exercises evaluate medical, case-based studies of human immune disorders. |
| MCDB 139 - Medical Microbiology |
| (4) Eardley |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3. Completion of all prerequisitewith a grade of C or better. |
| Study of the characteristics of bacteria and viruses, both pathogenic and adventitious, as they are associated with diseases of humans. |
| MCDB 140L - Recombinant DNA Methods |
| (4) Smith |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A-B and 110; or, MCDB 101A-B and 108A-B and concurrent enrollment i108C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Basic techniques of molecular cloning. Screening of recombinant cDNA libraries, polymerase chain reaction, restriction endonucleases, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, nucleic acid hybridization. |
| MCDB 145 - Post-translational Protein Processing |
| (4) Waite |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A or Chemistry 142A with a grade of C or better. |
| Structure/function relationships in interesting macromolecules isolated from marine organisms. Focus is on well-characterized pathways from horseshoe crabs, abolones, mussels, and fish as well as others. |
| MCDB 146 - Stem Cell Biology in Health and Disease |
| (4) Clegg |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A OR EEMB 129 with a minimum grade of C; and, MCDB 103 OR MCDB 112 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Basic biology of embryonic and adult stem cells and nuclear transfer, with
emphasis on latest findings from the current literature. |
| MCDB 149 - Mariculture for the 21st Century: Research Frontiers |
| (4) Chapman, Collins, Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants, and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. |
| MCDB 151 - Neurobiology I: Cellular Organization and Biophysics of the Nervous System |
| (4) Fisher |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A and 1B. Completion of both prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| MCDB 151 is a legal repeat of MCDB 114. |
| Properties of the nervous system ranging from single cells to the whole
organism, using examples from vertebrates and invertebrates studied in terms
of morphology, physiology, and behavior. |
| MCDB 151H - Neurobiology 1: Cellular Organization and Biophysics of the Nervous System - Honors |
| (1) Fisher |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 151; consent of instructor. |
| Honors section designed to permit an indepth analysis of topics relating to the properties of the nervous system ranging from single cells to the whole organism, using examples from vertebrates and invertebrates studied in terms of morphology, physiology, and behavior. |
| MCDB 152 - Neurobiology II: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology |
| (4) Kosik, Fisher |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1B and MCDB 151; completion of all prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| This second course of a three quarter neurobiology course sequence (151/152/153) covers both top down systems level approaches and bottom up molecular approaches to major topics in neurobiology. These topics include mechanisms of sensory transduction in at least two selected sensory systems, processing of sensory information within the brain, mechanisms of muscle control, cell signaling, neuronal plasticity, neuronal polarity, and the mapping of neural information to the brain. |
| MCDB 152H - Neurobiology II: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology - Honors |
| (1) Kosik, Fisher |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 152; consent of instructor. |
| Honors seminar designed to permit an indepth consideration and analysis of
both top down systems level approaches and bottom up molecular
approaches to major topics in neurobiology. These topics include
mechanisms of sensory transduction in at least two selected sensory systems,
processing of sensory information within the brain, mechanisms of muscle
control, cell signaling, neuronal plasticity, neuronal polarity, and the mapping
of neural information to the brain.
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| MCDB 153 - Neurobiology III: Developmental Neurobiology |
| (4) Feinstein |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1B; and, MCDB 101A or EEMB 129; completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| MCDB 112.MCDB 153 is a legal repeat of MCDB 115. |
| The course begins with fertilization and moves through sequential stages in the
development of the nervous system, including cell migration and differentiation,
axon outgrowth and pathfinding, programmed cell death, synaptogenesis,
learning, memory, neurodegenerative conditions and current strategies for
neuronal regeneration. |
| MCDB 153H - Neurobiology III: Developmental Neurobiology - Honors |
| (1) Feinstein |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 153; consent of instructor. |
| Honors section designed to permit an indepth consideration and analysis of selcted topics relating to the development, maintenance, degeneratation and regeneration of the nervous system. |
| MCDB 182 - Introduction to Health Care and Biomedical Technology |
| (3) Kohl |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Course offered in conjunction with Sansum-SB Clinic and Cottage Hospitals and involves a series of lectures/discussions dealing with various aspects of health care delivery and modern biotechnology. Students also spend a period of time working with a physician or medical research scholar. |
| MCDB 183 - Introduction to Teaching in Biology |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. |
| Students will assist instructor in teaching course in which the student previously received a grade of A- or better. Activities will be determined in consultation with the instructor and may include leading discussion, laboratory, or tutorial section(s), attending lectures, and grading exams. |
| MCDB 184 - Internship in Biological Sciences |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; instructor and departmental approval required. |
| Opportunity to obtain practical biological-related research experience by working under faculty direction as an intern with local, state, federal, or private agencies. A written report will be submitted for evaluation. |
| MCDB 186 - Research Colloquium in Biological Sciences |
| (1) Samuel, Kohl |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, and EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3. Completion of all prerequisitewith a grade of C or better. |
| Lectures by UCSB faculty from various departments focused on their current research in a variety of biological disciplines. |
| MCDB 187 - Pharmacology Colloquia |
| (1) Jacobs, Wilson |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, EEMB 2 and MCDB 1B, and EEMB 3. |
| Lectures on active research programs in pharmacology in the federal, state,and private research sectors. |
| MCDB 188 - Literature in Plant Molecular Biology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical reading and presentation of the current literature in plant molecular biology, cell biology and development. |
| MCDB 192 - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Chem 1A-B-C with a minimum grade of C; MCDB 1A-B and EEMB 2 with a minimum grade of C. Upper-division standing in EEMB or MCDB and consent of instructor or department. |
| Special topics of current importance in biological sciences. Course content will
vary. Information may be obtained in department office. |
| MCDB 194 - Group Studies for Advanced Students |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. |
| Oral reports by students. |
| MCDB 194CM - Cellular Microbiology |
| (2) Cotter |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; consent of instructor. |
| Current literature in cellular microbiology is discussed. |
| MCDB 194KK - Clinical Research |
| (2) Kosik |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of clinical research and ethics in selected fields of biology. MCDB 194KK is not MCDB/EEMB major applicable. |
| MCDB 194MD - Underserved Medicine |
| (2) Doohan |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor. |
| Using service learning and problem-based learning methodologies, the course explores unique medical needs of the underserved, in particular the homeless of Isla Vista. Dr. Doohan, is a family physician and co-founder of Doctors Without Walls. Not MCDB/EEMB Major applicable. |
| MCDB 197 - Directed Studies. |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB majors only; and, consent of instructor and department; and upper- division standing; and, two upper-division courses in MCDB or EEMB. |
| Hours and credit by arrangement with any faculty member. |
| MCDB 198 - Directed Readings |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB majors only; and, consent of instructor and department; and upper- division standing; and, two upper-division courses in MCDB or EEMB. |
| Individual conferences one hour every two weeks. special readings designed to broaden the outlook of students and to knit into a cohesive whole the basic principles underlying the major disciplines in the field. |
| MCDB 199 - Independent Studies |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB majors only; and, consent of instructor and department; and upper-division standing; and, two upper-division courses in MCDB or EEMB. |
| Hours and credit by arrangement with any faculty member. Laboratory or field. |
| MCDB 203 - Cell Biology |
| (4) Clegg |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-AL or MCDB 1B-BL or EEMB 2-2L, or equivalents. |
| Introduction to the structure and function of cell organelles: membranes, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, microbodies, microtubules, cilia, centrioles, and microfilaments. |
| MCDB 208AL - Biochemistry Computer Laboratory |
| (2) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Mathematics 3A-B or 34A-B. |
| Computer laboratory analysis of biochemical structures and the dynamics of their interactions with other molecules. Students will be required to submit a structural analysis paper on a topic of their choice. |
| MCDB 212 - Molecular Virology |
| (5) Samuel |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A-B-C and 101A-B or equivalent. |
| Consideration of selected animal viruses in terms of structure, mechanism of genetic expression, and effects of viral gene expression on cell function, as well as aspects of the virus-host interaction including viral persistence, interference, and interferon. |
| MCDB 218A - Nucleic Acids and Proteins |
| (1-5) Lew, Perona, Plaxco |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing in biochemistry-molecular biology, or chemistry. |
| Properties, structure, and structure function analysis of nucleic acids and proteins; modern methods in nucleic acid research (synthetic and recombinant DNA, in vitro mutagenesis); protein dynamics (folding, transport, covalent, and non-covalent structral adaptations to function. |
| MCDB 218B - Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| (1-5) Clegg, Foltz, Samuel, Wilson |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| The cytoskeleton; chromatin and chromosome organization, structure, and function; mechanisms of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and their viruses; membrane structure, organization, and protein trafficking; cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. |
| MCDB 218C - Gene Regulation and Development |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 218B or BMB 218B. |
| Specialized features of plant cells. Regulation of gene expression during development. Models include prokaryotes (bacteria) and eukaryotes (plants, yeast, ciliates, C. elegans, Drosophila, sea urchins, mouse), withemphasis on systems that undergo cellular differentiation and cellular rearrangement. |
| MCDB 220A - Chromosomes and Cell Cycle |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Structure and organization of the nucleus, chromatin and chomosome structure, organization, and function; DNA replication and replication origins; eukaryotic cell cycle regulation. |
| MCDB 220B - The Cytoskeleton |
| (2) Wilson |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Structure and function of the eukaryotic cytoskeleton. Structure and function of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. |
| MCDB 220C - Membrane Dynamics and Cell-Cell Interactions |
| (2) Clegg, Rothman |
| Prerequisites: Undergraduate biochemistry (e.g., MCDB 108A-B-C or Chemistry 142A-B-C) and genetics (e.g., MCDB 101A). |
| Structure and dynamics of biological membranes and membrane proteins, protein translocation and sorting in the endomembrane system of eukaryotic cells, extracellular matrix protein structure/function, cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions, cell adhesion receptors, transmembrane signaling by cell adhesion receptors. |
| MCDB 220D - Experimental Cytology and Digital Imaging |
| (4) Fisher |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Introduction to imaging cellular substructure with the light microscope. Students receive theoretical and hands-on experience in obtaining maximum data from biological specimens using optical and digital enhancement techniques. |
| MCDB 221 - Preparation and Evaluation of Research Proposals |
| (2) Foltz |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Instruction in preparation writing, and evaluation of research grant proposals. |
| MCDB 222 - Sequence Analysis |
| (2) Poole |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Analysis of DNA and protein sequence data. Topics include protein property prediction, defining sequence similarity, sequence comparison, and sequence database searching. |
| MCDB 223 - Signal Transduction |
| (2) Bellester, Mahan |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| A cell's growth is controlled by positive and negative cues from its surroundings. We will discuss the cell's signaling mechanisms that recognize these cues and initiate an intracellular set of events that generates a response. |
| MCDB 224 - Biological Mass Spectrometry |
| (2) Waite |
| Prerequisites: A graduate level biochemistry coourse such as MCDB 218A or 245. |
| Lecture and laboratory instruction on the principles of laser spectrometry as applied to biological research. |
| MCDB 225 - Development |
| (2) Foltz |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| The molecular mechanisms of pattern formation and cellular differentiation that underlie developmental processes in a variety of important model systems. |
| MCDB 226A - Basic Pharmacology |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| History and scope of pharmacology as a basic science; principles of drug action and relationship of pharmacology to physiology, chemistry, biochemistry emphasized. |
| MCDB 226AL - Pharmacology Lab I |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 226A. |
| Analysis of drug sites and mechanisms of action using isolated tissues, organs, and intact animal preparations. |
| MCDB 226B - Basic Pharmacology |
| (4) Vandenburg |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Receptor signalling mechanisms; pharmacology of neurotransmitter and hormone receptors; molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug-receptor interactions. |
| MCDB 226BL - Pharmacology Laboratory II |
| (4) Vandenburg |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MCDB 226B. |
| An introduction to molecular and biochemical techniques in pharmacology; drug-receptor binding; receptor isolation; pharmacokinetics; techniques to evaluate potency, concentration and effects of hormones and their receptors. |
| MCDB 226C - Basic Pharmacology: Principles and Chemotherapy |
| (4) Wilson |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Fundamental principles of pharmacology, drug-receptor theory, biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs. |
| MCDB 229 - Protein Biochemistry |
| (2) Waite |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Discussion topics relevant to structure-function relationships in proteins including the chemical reactivity of amino acid side chains, posttranslational modifications, and the covalent and noncovalent interactions of multimeric structures. Case studies involve recent advances in structure-function relationships of mechanoproteins. |
| MCDB 230 - Gene Regulation |
| (2) Low, Samuel |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Mechanisms and regulation of transcription in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and their viruses. |
| MCDB 231 - General Microbiology |
| (4) Cooper |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-AL or MCDB 1B-BL or EEMB 2-2L; Chemistry 107A-B and 108, or 130A-B- |
| Introduction to biological properties of microrganisms historical foundations of the field of microbiology; a study of major groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, cultivation, and pathogenicity. |
| MCDB 232 - Bacterial Pathogenesis |
| (3) Mahan |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A-B. |
| The mechanisms by which bacterial pathogens cause disease. Investigation ofthe bacterial gene products produced during infection to understand the metabolic, physiological, and genetic factors that contribute to the virulence of bacterial pathogens. |
| MCDB 232L - Bacterial Pathogenesis Laboratory |
| (3) Mahan |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 232 (may be taken concurrently). |
| The latest molecular, biochemical, and genetic techniques available for theidentification of microbial gene products that contribute to infection. Study of the regulatory parameters that govern their expression. |
| MCDB 233 - Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology |
| (3) Sears |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 101A-B, 108A-B-C or equivalent. |
| Introduction to, and evaluation of, the current concepts of immunology. Emphasis on immunoglobulin structure and function, cell-cell cooperation in the immune response, and the role of the major histocompatibility complex in regulating immune responsiveness. |
| MCDB 235 - Experimental Strategies in Molecular Genetics |
| (1) Rothman |
| Prerequisites: Undergraduate biochemistry (MCDB 108A-B-C) and genetics (MCDB 101A-B-C). |
| Discussion of experimental strategies used to purify, analyze, and manipulate nucleic acids, isolate molecular clones from complex genomes, physically map genomes, analyze gene expression, and perform reverse genetics. |
| MCDB 237 - Biology of Fungi |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-AL or MCDB 1B-BL or EEMB 2-2L; EEMB 3-3L or equivalents; MCDB 101A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Morphology, development, and genetic systems of fungi and allied protists. The significance of the uniqueness of fungal sexual and genetic mechanisms and the interactions between fungi and other organisms will be stressed, with experimental, biotechnology, and medical aspects emphasized. |
| MCDB 239 - Cellular Microbiology |
| (4) Cotter |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Exploration of the mechanisms by which microbes and their eukaryotic hosts interact at the cellular and molecular levels. Focus is on experimental strategies to investigate these interactions and primary literature is discussed. |
| MCDB 245 - Post-Translational Protein Processing |
| (4) Waite |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 108A or MCDB 218A or Chemistry 142A or equivalent. |
| Structure/function relationships in interesting macromolecules isolated from marine organisms. Focus is on well-characterized pathways from horseshoe crabs, abalones, mussels, and fish as well as others. |
| MCDB 246 - Stem Cell Biology in Health and Disease |
| (4) Clegg |
| Basic biology of embryonic and adult stem cells and nuclear transfer, with emphasis on latest findings from the current literature. |
| MCDB 247 - Social Dimensions of Stem Cell Research |
| (4) Osborne |
| Overview of ethical, social and legal contexts of biological research with special reference to stem cells, embryology and policy. |
| MCDB 249 - Mariculture: Research Frontiers in Farming the Sea |
| (4) Chapman, Collins, Morse |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. |
| MCDB 251 - Neurobiology I: Cellular Organization and Biophysics of the Nervous System |
| (4) Fisher |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A and 1B or equivalent. Completion of both prerequisites with a grade of C or better. |
| Nervous system properties ranging from single cells to whole organisms, using examples from vertebrates/invertebrates studied in terms of morphology, physiology, behavior. |
| MCDB 252 - Neurobiology II: Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology |
| (4) Kosik, Fisher |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 251 with a grade of B or better. |
| This second course of a three quarter neurobiology course sequence (251/252/253) will cover both top down systems level approaches and bottom up molecular approaches to major topics in neurobiology. These topics include mechanisms of sensory transduction in at least two selected sensory systems, processing of sensory information within the brain, mechanisms of muscle control, cell signaling, neuronal plasticity, neuronal polarity, and the mapping of neural information to the brain. |
| MCDB 253 - Neurobiology III: Developmental Neurobiology |
| (4) Feinstein |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1B; and, MCDB 101A or EEMB 129. |
| MCDB 112. |
| This course begins with fertilization and moves through sequential stages in the development of the nervous system, including cell migration and differentiation, axon outgrowth and pathfinding, programmed cell death, synaptogenesis, learning, memory, neurodegenerative conditions and current strategies for neuronal regeneration. |
| MCDB 260 - Research Seminar in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Seminars on research in progress presented by faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. |
| MCDB 261 - Literature in Immunology |
| (1) Sears |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical reading and presentation of recent literature in immunology. |
| MCDB 262 - Research Progress in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Research presentations by postdoctoral fellows and advanced Ph.D. students of research progress in the department. |
| MCDB 263 - Progress in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Research seminars presented by invited speakers on current research topics. |
| MCDB 265 - Literature in Virology |
| (1) Samuel |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. |
| Critical reading and presentation of the recent literature on animal viruses and host cells by graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff. |
| MCDB 266 - Literature in Neurobiology |
| (1) Fisher, Vand., |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical reading and presentation of the literature in modern neurobiology. |
| MCDB 268 - Literature in Plant Molecular Biology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Critical reading and presentation of the current literature in higher plantmolecular biology, cell biology, and development. |
| MCDB 269 - Literature in Pharmacology |
| (1) Jacobs, Wilson |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Biological Sciences. |
| Critical reading and presentation of current literature in topics in pharmacology. |
| MCDB 276B - Biomolecular Materials II: Applications |
| (3) Safinya |
| Prerequisites: Physics 135 or MCDB 108A or Materials 276A. |
| Interactions and self assembly in biomolecular materials. Chemical and drug delivery systems. Tissue engineering. Protein synthesis using recombinant nucleic acid methods: advanced materials development. Nonviral gene therapy. |
| MCDB 290 - Group Studies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Presentation and discussion of current research, to be selected from the following list. (see individual letter designations) |
| MCDB 290CM - Cellular Microbiology |
| (2) Cotter |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing; consent of instructor. |
| Current literature in cellular microbiology is discussed. |
| MCDB 290NB - Neurobiology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Presentation and discussion of current research in neurobiology. |
| MCDB 293 - Computational Methods in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology |
| (1) Christoffersen |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Survey of computational methods in molecular biology. Topics include analysis and presentation of data, database searching, quantitative image analysis, and protein homology modeling. Emphasis on utilizing accessible software tools that are designed for nonprogrammers. |
| MCDB 500 - Teaching Assistant Orientation |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Required of all teaching assistants. |
| General orientation regarding the University of California and the Santa Barbara campus; various pertinent regulations, officials and their functions, staff and functions; services available to teaching assistants and to students. Prospective teaching assistants are encouraged to take this course during the fall quarter prior to their employment. |
| MCDB 501 - Practicum in Instruction |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent teaching assistant employment. |
| Practical experience in teaching within specified areas of biology. Students will have responsibility for one or more laboratory and/or discussion sections. Staff will periodically observe teaching assistants in actual teaching situations. Evaluation forms will be completed by members of the class sections. |
| MCDB 502 - Techniques of Teaching and Laboratory Class Supervision |
| (1-2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent teaching assistant employment. |
| Weekly discussion and readings on techniques of teaching including lecturing, leading discussions, writing and grading exams, student- teacher interactions, classroom dynamics, and teaching philosophy. |
| MCDB 503 - Research Practium in Biology |
| (1-2) STAFF |
| Basic procedures and methods of research in a specific area as determined by consultation between the supervising faculty member and the research assistant. Includes weekly meetings and consultations, and formal evaluations. |
| MCDB 595 - Group Studies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. Subject matter for these seminars will be selected from the following list: (refer to individual letter designations.) |
| MCDB 595A - Biochemistry-Molecular Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595B - Biochemistry-Molecular Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595BC - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595BE - Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology for Engineers |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Introduction to biochemistry and molecular cell biology for engineering graduate students. |
| MCDB 595BG - Bacterial Genetics |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595CM - Cellular Microbiology |
| (2) Cotter |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Current literature in cellular microbiology is discussed. |
| MCDB 595DM - Molecular Marine Biology and Marine Biotechnology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595DS - Molecular and Cellular Immunology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595DV - Developmental Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595EO - Genetics |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595F - General Physiology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595G - Virology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595MM - Contemporary Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595MP - Microbial Pathogenesis |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595MS - Group Studies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. Subject matter for these seminars will be selected from the following list: (refer to individual letter designations.) |
| MCDB 595NN - Literature in Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595RF - Group Studies |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. Subject matter for these seminars will be selected from the following list: (refer to individual letter designations.) |
| MCDB 595V - Mycology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 595X - Cell Biology |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| A critical review of research in selected fields of biology. |
| MCDB 596 - Directed Reading and Research |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Hours and credit by arrangement with faculty. |
| MCDB 597 - Individual Study for Master's Comprehensive Examinations and Ph.D. Examinations |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Individual study for M.A. comprehensive examinations and Ph.D. examinations. |
| MCDB 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: M.A. (thesis) candidate and consent of committee chair. |
| For research underlying the thesis and writing of the thesis. |
| MCDB 599 - Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Ph.D. candidate and consent of instructor. |
| For writing of the dissertation. |