112. Human Metabolism. (4 units) § Wi. Lecture 4 hours.
T. Fulton
Lectures and clinical problem-solving sessions on the topic of human metabolism, its regulation and its derangements in common metabolic diseases. Intended for students in the School of Pharmacy.
112.1. Biochemistry Clinical Correlates. (1 units) Wi. Prerequisites: Passing score on Biochemistry 112 waiver exam; must be a first-year pharmacy student. Restrictions: Must not be concurrently enrolled in Biochemistry 112. Lecture 1 hours.
T. Fulton
This course is designed to allow students to explore the clinical applications of human metabolism through a series of large-group patient interviews and lecture-style case summaries. Each of the five presentations involves a patient with a disease or disorder whose cause and treatment will be discussed at the biochemical level.
150.01. Research in Biochemistry. (1.5-18 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 40 hours.
Staff
Research in biochemistry.
160.01. Food, Facts, Fads, and Pharmacology. (1 units) Wi, Sp. Lecture 1 hours.
T. Fulton
This is a course in clinical and popular nutrition intended for medical students and other health care professionals. The course will consist of: A review of the epidemiological and clinical research related to eating patterns and misconceptions of the public; critical review of literature addressing eating patterns, health, and disease; mechanism of pharmacological effects of food; education of physicians of topics relevant to common patient nutritional concerns.
198. Supervised Study. (1-5 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Library 3-15 hours.
Staff
Library research and directed reading under supervision of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department.
200A. Structure of Macromolecules. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Calculus, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and an advanced course in biology. Lecture 3 hours.
Staff
Fundamental principles governing the behavior of, and modern techniques for, study of biological macromolecules. Topics covered are: thermodynamics (entropy, equilibrium, cooperative interactions); kinetics and catalysis; structure and function of macromolecules (DNA, membranes, proteins) by X-ray and electron optics; kinetics and structure of cooperative enzymes and systems of biological control.
201A. Biological Regulatory Mechanisms. (4 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Calculus, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory biochemistry, an advanced course in biology, and Genetics 200A. Lecture 3 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
J. Li
The discovery of principles forming the foundation of molecular biology and recent advances in rapidly developing areas of the field. Topics covered are: RNA transcription, protein translation, DNA replication, control mechanisms, and genome structure and organization.
210. Special Topics. (1-5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 1-5 hours.
Staff
Discussion of selected areas in biochemistry, biophysics, and biomathematics.
212. Becoming Effective Science Teachers: Theory and Practice. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Graduate academic standing, 2nd year or beyond. Lecture 7 hours. Conference 3 hours. Workshop 2 hours.
B. Alberts, S. Masters, T. Fulton
This course is intended to enrich and structure the teaching experience of graduate students, and to provide a foundation for participant’s development as teachers throughout their careers. It introduces theories and best practices for how to teach science at the graduate and undergraduate levels. It will introduce and demonstrate techniques, theories and practices that underlie effective teaching. Participants will practice and be given feedback on their use of new teaching techniques.
215. Laboratory Rotation. (3 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 9 hours.
Staff
A laboratory rotation course to familiarize new departmental graduate students with various approaches to biochemical and biophysical research.
220. Selected Topics. (0 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Lecture 1 hours.
Staff
Lectures and discussion on topics of current interest in biochemistry and biophysics.
221. Selected Topics. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Lecture 1 hours.
Staff
Presentations of selected topics in biochemistry by graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry.
241. Idea to IPO...& Beyond. (3 units) § Wi, Sp. Lecture 2 hours. Project 1-2 hours.
C. Craik
This course examines how to build successful life science businesses from promising experimental research results. Case studies and lectures will be led by industry leaders on topics including an overview of the biotechnology industry and its markets, sources of capital, strategic partnering, and business plans.
242. Protein Crystallography. (3 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
R. Stroud
Principles of X-ray crystallography applicable to protein structure analysis will be presented in a course oriented toward research level understanding of the field. Course will involve group participation and some experimental work.
243. A Life Scientist's Guide to Intellectual Property. (1.5 units) § Wi. Lecture 2 hours.
D. Sretavan
This is a course for life scientists who are interested in the role of intellectual property in building value and public benefit from their inventions in academic and industry settings. This course will lead students through the various forms of intellectual property, the use and construction of patents, and the role of patents in new start-up companies as well as collaborations with industry. Patent attorneys, UC guest lecturers, venture capital and economic analysts will [articipate.
246. Cell & Developmental Biology. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Calculus, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and an advanced course in biology are recommended. Lecture 3 hours.
D. Stainier
Modern aspects of cell biology and development with emphasis on structure-function relationships and multicellular organization.
247. Corporate Finance Survival Skills. (1.5 units) Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Priority given to advanced UCSF graduate and professional students. Lecture 2 hours. Project 5 hours.
C. Kenyon
Course will offer a broad understanding of the role of corporate finance and accounting in life science businesses. Weekly lectures from industry leaders, readings, and applied assignments will reveal real-world concepts needed as a company founder or an employee in a life science company.
250. Research. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Laboratory 3-24 hours.
Staff
297. Special Study. (1-3 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Conference 3-9 hours.
Staff
Reading and conferences for properly qualified students under the direction of a member of the staff.
299. Dissertation. (0 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and permission of the graduate adviser.
Staff
For graduate students engaged in writing the dissertation for the PhD degree.
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