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BIOMG 1035

This course reviews material presented in BIOMG 1350 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOMG 1035 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5916 BIOMG 1035   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5917 BIOMG 1035   LEC 002

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 1290

Do you have allergies to milk or wheat? Curious about your family ancestry? Does a relative suffer from a genetic disease, and you wonder if you might also be at risk? How will medicine be impacted by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1314 BIOMG 1290   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: first-year students and sophomores. No Auditors.

  •  1315 BIOMG 1290   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1316 BIOMG 1290   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1317 BIOMG 1290   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1318 BIOMG 1290   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1319 BIOMG 1290   DIS 205

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1369 BIOMG 1290   DIS 206

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1370 BIOMG 1290   DIS 207

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1371 BIOMG 1290   DIS 208

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1436 BIOMG 1290   DIS 209

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1437 BIOMG 1290   DIS 210

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aquadro, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 1320

Six professors discuss their research and promising new areas for research in the future. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 10028 BIOMG 1320   LEC 001

    • S
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
    • Wolfner, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.

BIOMG 1350

The course introduces molecular mechanisms that underlie the organization, division, and growth of individual cells; how they organize during embryonic development to form functional tissues and organs ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1218 BIOMG 1350   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Science majors must take this course for a letter grade.

  •  1219 BIOMG 1350   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1220 BIOMG 1350   DIS 202

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1221 BIOMG 1350   DIS 203

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1222 BIOMG 1350   DIS 204

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1223 BIOMG 1350   DIS 205

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1224 BIOMG 1350   DIS 206

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1225 BIOMG 1350   DIS 207

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1226 BIOMG 1350   DIS 208

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1227 BIOMG 1350   DIS 209

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1228 BIOMG 1350   DIS 210

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1285 BIOMG 1350   DIS 211

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1286 BIOMG 1350   DIS 212

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1287 BIOMG 1350   DIS 213

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1288 BIOMG 1350   DIS 215

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1303 BIOMG 1350   DIS 216

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1304 BIOMG 1350   DIS 217

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1412 BIOMG 1350   DIS 219

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1413 BIOMG 1350   DIS 220

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1485 BIOMG 1350   DIS 221

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1491 BIOMG 1350   DIS 223

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6104 BIOMG 1350   DIS 224

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

      Liu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 2800

General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include: gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation, as well as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1211 BIOMG 2800   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 2801

General introduction to laboratory experimental genetics. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, gene structure, mutations, and manipulation. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1495 BIOMG 2801   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOG 1500. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

  •  1550 BIOMG 2801   LEC 002

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOG 1500. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

  •  1325 BIOMG 2801   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1326 BIOMG 2801   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Serrano, M

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1327 BIOMG 2801   LAB 403

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1328 BIOMG 2801   LAB 404

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1441 BIOMG 2801   LAB 405

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1442 BIOMG 2801   LAB 406

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1443 BIOMG 2801   LAB 407

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1444 BIOMG 2801   LAB 408

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Pleiss, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 3300

Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1213 BIOMG 3300   LEC 001

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

BIOMG 3320

Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6321

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1229 BIOMG 3320   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Mao, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course. Prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry; or permission of instructor.

BIOMG 3340

Visualization of complex biomolecules using computer graphics techniques. Group presentations on current topics in molecular biology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  1214 BIOMG 3340   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3350, BIOMG 3310. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 3320. Corequisite: BIOMG 3300.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  1520 BIOMG 3340   LEC 002

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3350, BIOMG 3310. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 3320. Corequisite: BIOMG 3300.

BIOMG 3350

Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6350

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1004 BIOMG 3350   LEC 001

    • MTWR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

      Pugh, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570 or CHEM 3570; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3580. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

BIOMG 4320

Survey of a wide array of topics focusing on the general properties of eukaryotic cells. Topics include methods used for studying cells, the structure and function of the major cellular organelles, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1230 BIOMG 4320   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Han, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310; Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMG 3320 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 and BIOMG 2801. Undergraduate students must enroll in this course for letter grade; graduate students may enroll either for letter grade or S-U option.

BIOMG 4400

Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1216 BIOMG 4400   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310-3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1217 BIOMG 4400   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310-3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to: undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study.

BIOMG 4610

This course explores the molecular and genetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate animal development, and how they are modified through evolution to result in the dazzling array of forms and functions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6610

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8306 BIOMG 4610   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Wolfner, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780, BIOMG 2800 and a course in Molecular Biology (BIOMG 3300, 3320, 3330, or 3350). Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3850

BIOMG 4880

Cancer is a global health problem often associated with high mortality due to therapeutic resistance. Metastasis, uncontrolled growth, metabolic reprogramming and oncogenic alterations are major features ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 6880

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9399 BIOMG 4880   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Nwosu, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOMG 1320 (Orientation Lectures in Molecular Biology and Genetics), BIOMG 1350 (Introductory Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology) and or BIOMG 2800 (Lectures in Genetics and Genomics) are recommended but not required. Students may also benefit from taking organic chemistry class. For Senior Undergraduates and above.

BIOMG 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17915 BIOMG 4980   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Blake-Hodek, K

      Serrano, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIOMG 4981

BIOMG 4981 offers training and experience for undergraduate teaching assistants in BIOMG 3300 (Introductory Biochemistry: Individualized Instruction). Teaching assistants are required to complete a weekly ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13071 BIOMG 4981   IND 601

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required.

BIOMG 4982

BIOMG 4982 gives students who have successfully served as a BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant (as part of BIOMG 4981) a second opportunity at teaching the class and the added privilege of assisting the course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 13072 BIOMG 4982   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.

BIOMG 6300

Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1554 BIOMG 6300   LEC 001

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Siegenthaler, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340.

BIOMG 6321

Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3320

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1618 BIOMG 6321   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Mao, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course. Prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry or permission of instructor.

BIOMG 6350

Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, DNA ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 3350

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1617 BIOMG 6350   LEC 001

    • MTWR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

      Pugh, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3570; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3580. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

BIOMG 6360

This course will cover the fundamental concepts and biochemical mechanisms that contribute to the functional organization of eukaryotic cells as well as key experimental approaches in cell and molecular ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1231 BIOMG 6360   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hu, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3320, and BIOMG 4320, or equivalents.

BIOMG 6390

Lectures on topics of eukaryotic genomics, chromatin structure, regulation of gene expression, RNA processing, micro-RNA regulation, the structure and movement of chromosomes, long range regulatory ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1519 BIOMG 6390   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lis, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800.

BIOMG 6400

Students in this course will carry out experiments in protein biochemistry and molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purification (salt ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1555 BIOMG 6400   LAB 401

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. Please email instructor to be placed on wait-list.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4400

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1556 BIOMG 6400   LAB 402

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. Please email instructor to be placed on wait-list.

BIOMG 6610

This course explores the molecular and genetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate animal development, and how they are modified through evolution to result in the dazzling array of forms and functions ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4610

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8307 BIOMG 6610   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Wolfner, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780, BIOMG 2800 and a course in Molecular Biology (BIOMG 3300, 3320, 3330, or 3350). Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3850

BIOMG 6880

Cancer is a global health problem often associated with high mortality due to therapeutic resistance. Metastasis, uncontrolled growth, metabolic reprogramming and oncogenic alterations are major features ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMG 4880

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9400 BIOMG 6880   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Nwosu, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOMG 1320 (Orientation Lectures in Molecular Biology and Genetics), BIOMG 1350 (Introductory Biology: Cell and Developmental Biology) and or BIOMG 2800 (Lectures in Genetics and Genomics) are recommended but not required. Students may also benefit from taking organic chemistry class. For Senior Undergraduates and above.

BIOMG 6980

This course is designed for graduate students in Graduate Fields of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB) and Genetics, Genomics, and Development (GGD) who will serve as teaching assistants (TA) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11575 BIOMG 6980   IND 601

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Jesch, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BIOMG 7510

Ethical issues in research and the professional responsibilities of scientists are discussed based on readings and occasional lectures. The topics are intended to cover the requirements for ethical training ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1518 BIOMG 7510   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hanson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students beyond first year.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1560 BIOMG 7510   LEC 002

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hanson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students beyond first year.

BIOMG 7810

This course will combine didactic lectures with student-led presentations and critical analysis of key literature on topical issues in molecular biology and genetics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7007 BIOMG 7810   DIS 201

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Smolka, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 7860

Each graduate student presents one seminar per year based on his or her thesis research. The student then meets with the thesis committee members for an evaluation of the presentation. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1212 BIOMG 7860   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Pawlowski, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to and required for: second-year and beyond graduate students in Genetics and Development.

BIOMG 7941

This course will provide graduate students in the life sciences with training in advanced science writing skills, preparing written scientific arguments, and providing constructive review of written material. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10384 BIOMG 7941   LEC 001

    • R
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrolled students are expected to be in their second year of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program or higher in the fields of Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology (BMCB), Genetics, Genomics, and Development (GGD), Biophysics, and Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS); and in the process of preparing for their A-exams. Please note this course may be cancelled if enrollment is too low.

  • 10385 BIOMG 7941   DIS 201

    • M
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10386 BIOMG 7941   DIS 202

    • T
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Fromme, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMG 8330

Each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with instructors and thesis committee members for evaluation. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1215 BIOMG 8330   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hu, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.

BIOMG 8370

Introduction to concepts, historical perspectives and outstanding questions in selected topics through weekly lectures, discussions and analysis of research literature. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  1454 BIOMG 8370   DIS 201

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Smolka, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: first-year Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology (BMCB) graduate students.