Segment A is an up-to-date overview of topics in cellular and
molecular biology. The lectures will provide a foundation on which many other
subjects in medical school will be based.
The key element in this segment is DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).
The lectures will investigate DNA structure and function, including transcription
and translation into proteins, normal protein function and chromosome structure.
This will be followed by discussions on how changes in DNA (mutations) disrupt
the normal biological patterns and lead to a variety of disease phenotypes.
Patterns of inheritance, principles of genetics, and methods of genetic testing
will also be explored. Specific examples of human disease will illustrate
these
points.
Follow the link above to review the lecture schedule for Fall 2004.