2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BCMB 4295 Senior Seminar: Readings in the Biological SciencesPrerequisite: Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”; 19 hours inbiology, including at least one course from the following: BCMB 3414, 4424, 4444,or 4464.This course is designed to provide the advanced undergraduate student with theability to critically read, understand, and convey the knowledge found in the currentscientific literature. Topics of discussion include methodologies found in the currentliterature, library searching methods, and common data analysis techniques. Studentswill select and read two scientific articles and present the information to their peersin a journal club format.BCMB 4296 Senior Seminar: Molecular ModelingPrerequisites: Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”; permission ofthe instructorThis course models structures of complex proteins, DNA segments, and complexesof proteins and DNA using sophisticated computer software. Course requirementsinvolve manipulating structures to gather critical data and then relate this data to thestructure and activity of the compound under investigation.BCMB 4324 Advanced Cell BiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, 2475, and 3444This course provides an in-depth study of selected dynamic processes that occur inliving cells. Topics include DNA regulation and expression of genes; DNA repair;protein synthesis and function; protein sorting; vesicular traffic; cell signaling; andcontrol of cell division. (Also offered as BIOL 4324.)BCMB 4363 Medical MicrobiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, 2475, and 3414A study of microbial organisms that cause disease in humans. The characteristics ofeach pathogen are discussed along with its pathogenesis and pathology. (Also offered asBIOL 4363.)BCMB 4424 Molecular BiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, 2475, and 3444This course presents recent developments in biotechnology and genetic engineering.Topics included are recombinant DNA; DNA cloning; DNA sequencing; polymerasechain reaction; monoclonal antibodies; genetic engineering of plants and animals;and the human genome project. This course includes one semester hour credit forlaboratory sessions. (Also offered as BIOL 4424.)BCMB 4444 VirologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, 2475, and 3444This course is an introduction to the principles of animal virology. The classificationand replicative cycles of viruses are compared to their pathogenic mechanisms. Viraloncogenes and modern anti-viral chemotherapy and immunization are discussed.This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. (Also offered asBIOL 4444.)BCMB 4464 ImmunologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, 2475, and 3444This course is an introductory study of the biological and clinical approaches toimmunology. Discussions center on the mechanisms responsible for various clinicalsyndromes as well as basic immunological phenomena such as antibody diversity, Tcell receptor diversity, antigen presentation, signaling across cellular receptors, andcell activation. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.(Also offered as BIOL 4464.)228 / Courses