BMM 445

BMM 445, Molecular Mechanisms of Age-related Diseases. 3 Hours.

PR: BIOC 235 and either BIOC 339 or AGBI 410. The course will offer an in-depth study of the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of major human diseases (cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, diseases of the immune system) and their link to common processes involved in cellular aging. The course fulfills requirements for the minor in Molecular Medicine; suitable for Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Engineering majors, pre-professional students.

Course director: Steven Frisch

Faculty: Steven Frisch, Michael Robichaux, Scott Weed