BIOCH 410 - Signal Transduction

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
Department Biochemistry
Typically Offered either term

Description
Principles of the biochemistry of cell communication and signal transduction through receptor activation, the generation of second messengers, and the control of protein modifications. The course will emphasize the mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cell migration, division and death. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, all with a minimum grade of B-, or consent of the Department. This course is intended for students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 510).