Department: Chemical and Systems Biology

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CSB199Undergraduate ResearchStudents undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
CSB201Chemical and Systems Biology BootcampIn this "boot camp" students perform hands-on original research in small groups, combining chemical biology systems-level approaches to investigate current biological problems. This year's course will investigate the function and regulation of unchar...
CSB210Cell SignalingThe molecular mechanisms through which cells receive and respond to external signals. Emphasis is on principles of cell signaling, the systems-level properties of signal transduction modules, and experimental strategies through which cell signaling p...
CSB220Chemistry of Biological ProcessesThe principles of organic and physical chemistry applied to biomolecules. The goal is a working knowledge of chemical principles that underlie biological processes. Chemical tools and techniques used to study and manipulate biological systems may be...
CSB221Methods and Logic in Chemical and Systems BiologyThis course covers logic, experimental design and methods in Chemical and Systems Biology, using discussions of classic and modern literature to discern the principles of biological investigation in making discoveries and testing hypotheses. In colla...
CSB224Chemical and Systems Biology Pizza TalksRequired of and limited to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the Department of Chemical and Systems Biology. Students and postdocs are required to give in-depth presentations about their current projects within the academic year.
CSB240AA Practical Approach to Drug Discovery and DevelopmentAdvancing a drug from discovery of a therapeutic target to human trials and commercialization. Topics include: high throughput assay development, compound screening, lead optimization, protecting intellectual property, toxicology testing, regulatory...
CSB240BA Practical Approach to Drug Discover and Development(Continuation of 240A) Advancing a drug from discovery of a therapeutic target to human trials and commercialization. Topics include: high throughput assay development, compound screening, lead optimization, protecting intellectual property, toxicolo...
CSB242Drug Discovery and Development Seminar SeriesThe scientific principles and technologies involved in making the transition from a basic biological observation to the creation of a new drug emphasizing molecular and genetic issues. Prerequisite: biochemistry, chemistry, or bioengineering.
CSB243Biotechnology and Development of TherapeuticsThis course will introduce students to the applications of biotechnology to the discovery and development of novel drugs and therapeutics. Students will learn about the process of drug discovery and development from target discovery, through drug opt...
CSB245Economics of BiotechnologyFocuses on translation of promising research discovery into marketed drugs and the integration of scientific method, clinical needs assessment, clinical and regulatory strategy, market analysis, economic considerations, and the influence of the healt...
CSB250The Biology of Chromatin Templated ProcessesTopics include mechanisms of DNA replication; gene expressions regulation; DNA damage sensing and DNA repair; chromatin structure and function; and epigenetics and nuclear reprogramming. Prerequisite: working knowledge of molecular biology, biochemis...
CSB260Concepts and Applications in Chemical BiologyCurrent topics include chemical genetics, activity-based probes, inducible protein degradation, DNA/RNA chemistry and molecular evolution, protein labeling, carbohydrate engineering, fluorescent proteins and sensors, optochemical/optogenetic methods,...
CSB270Research SeminarStudents discuss readings focused on chemical and systems biology assigned by corresponding faculty host. Course held before corresponding Friday Cutting Lecture Series speaker. Please contact Student Services with any questions regarding the course...
CSB288Systems Biology: Principles of Cell SignalingThe systems biology set of courses aims to give students an overview of how cells process information to build and replicate themselves as well as respond to extracellular signals and environmental changes. The techniques used and discussed in detail...
CSB290Curricular Practical TrainingCPT Course required for international students completing degree requirements.
CSB299Directed Reading in Chemical and Systems BiologyPrerequisite: consent of instructor.
CSB346Advanced Seminar in Microbial Molecular BiologyEnrollment limited to PhD students associated with departmental research groups in genetics or molecular biology.
CSB370Medical Scholars ResearchProvides an opportunity for student and faculty interaction, as well as academic credit and financial support, to medical students who undertake original research. Enrollment is limited to students with approved projects.
CSB399Graduate ResearchStudents undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
CSB801TGR ProjectNo Description Set
CSB802TGR DissertationNo Description Set