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120.606.01
Cellular Stress in Physiology and Disease

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2016 - 2017
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 10:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Students should have a background of undergraduate or graduate level coursework in Molecular Biology.

Description
Examines stress sensing and response pathways at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels, covering transcriptional regulation, RNA processing, and protein quality control. Also discusses Organelle-specific stress responses at the level of the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are also discussed. Disseminates course material through formal lectures and discussions of literature. Local JHU scientists highlight each topic by presenting ongoing laboratory research, a “meet the expert” opportunity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the basics for how cells sense and respond to a wide variety of cellular stress agents and maintain fitness and survival through quality control
  2. Understand the basis for state-of-the-art laboratory approaches to research the molecular and cellular biology of stress and quality control
  3. Gain an appreciation of cutting edge research conducted at JHU on cellular stress and quality control