Proteomics and Disease (379-0-1)

Instructors

John Mordacq
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Tech MG79, 2145 Sheridan

Meeting Info

Technological Institute MG68: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course is designed to investigate the homeostasis of the proteome, what mechanisms maintain this homeostasis, and how breakdown of these mechanisms leads to disease. The topics will cover gene expression, the biochemistry of protein folding, and the various pathways that ensure proper protein folding as well as the destruction of misfolded proteins and aggregates. The topics covered will be a progression of the material learned in NU's introductory biology courses.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to read, interpret and discuss primary research articles, define key terminology, have an enhanced grasp of concepts learned in previous courses, describe the processes within a cell that maintain proteomic homeostasis, and explain the relationship between breakdown of homeostatic mechanisms and the disease state. Forms of assessment include problem sets completed in a collaborative learning environment, exams, presentations, and a final assessment.

Teaching Method

lecture, problem sets, and exams.

Class Materials (Required)

No required textbook

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Biology Majors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites and registered for any required corequisites. Prerequisites: BIOL_SCI 203-0, BIOL_SCI 234-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0.