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3.00 Credits
This advanced biology course is focused on the intracellular traffic of macromolecules to different organelles inside the cell, the transport signals, the receptors and pathways. In addition, during the course we will analyze how different major human viruses (including HIV, human papillomaviruses, adenoviruses, hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus, vesicular stomatitis virus) exploit the intracellular transport pathways of host cells during their viral infections and the transformation processes leading to different types of cancer. Students will be exposed to both lectures and analysis and discussion of recent research papers.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the state-of-the-art biomedical and diagnostic systems utilizing nano- and micro- technologies. The course will cover fundamental aspects of the biomolecules (proteins, antibodies, DNA, siRNA, and peptides), nanosturctures and nanoarchitectures, and microfluidic apparatus, etc. The course will also emphasize basic molecular properties, material preparation, characterization, and device fabrications. The introduction of integrated systems will be conveyed by case discussions related to biodetection, drug delivery, nanotherapeutics, and biointerfaces. Students will have an overview of "hot spots" of nanotechnology in biomedical applications and understand the general strategy to design devices and experiments to address issues in the biomedicine areas.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus primarily on central nervous system (CNS) glial cells. These cells make up approximately 90% of the human brain, but are less well studied than neurons. The course will be split into three parts. Part I covers neuroglial cells morphology and physiology. Part II covers functions of glial cells including myelin, immune functions, the blood brain barrier (BBB), and influence of glial cells on neurons. Part III focuses on disease and neuroglial cells, including mechanisms of glial cell injury and recovery of neural function. Autoimmune, infectious diseases, glial cell derived tumors, stroke and Alzheimer's disease are covered.
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3.00 Credits
The amount of available genomic sequence data has increased exponentially in the last decade, revolutionizing our ability to study evolution at the DNA level. This course will provide an introduction to the molecular evolution of genes and genomes, as well as related topics in population genetics. Topics will include genetic variation within and between species, methods for reconstructing the evolutionary history of sequences, and molecular signatures of natural selection. These will be explored through both computational and mathematical methods.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth treatment of the molecular biology of DNA and RNA, with particular emphasis on the control and organization of the genetic material of eukaryotic organisms. Topics include chromatin structure and function, DNA replication, gene activation and silencing, DNA methylation, epigenetics, supercoiling, RNA interference, and transgenic organisms. Emphasis is on experimental design and the primary literature. The format includes lecture and classroom discussion of research articles.
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3.00 Credits
The two-semester survey examines the history and culture of African-Americans from the pre-colonial period to the present. The first semester treats the period before the middle passage, the evolution of slave and free society, the development of Black institutions, and the emergence of protest movements up to the end of the Civil War. During the second semester, the emphases are placed on issues of freedom and equality from Reconstruction, urban migration, civil rights struggles, through current consideration of race, class, and gender conflicts.
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3.00 Credits
The two-semester survey examines the history and culture of African-Americans from the pre-colonial period to the present. The first semester treats the period before the middle passage, the evolution of slave and free society, the development of Black institutions, and the emergence of protest movements through the Civil War's end. During the second semester, the emphases are placed on issues of freedom and equality from Reconstruction, urban migration, civil rights struggles through current consideration of race, class, and gender conflicts.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the African continent and the Diaspora that would include geography, history, politics, economics and literature. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to specific historical, cultural, social and political topics related to Africa and the African Diaspora. Because the scope of the course is so vast, we will explore important issues and themes to give students a desire to further pursue more specific classes in African and African Diaspora Studies. Boston College faculty members will be invited to lecture in their area of expertise specific to Africa and the Diaspora throughout the semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the varieties of African religious experience. The content and significance of African religion as an autochthonous religion will be outlined. Christianity and Islam as the extended religions of Africa will be discussed. While emphasis will be placed on the impact religion has had on African communities within the context of peace and justice in the world, the course will also consider the role of religion in a changing Africa.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to give a historical view of Christianity in Africa. While Christianity generally will be touched on, emphasis will be placed on the development and the extension of the Catholic tradition in Africa. The three stages within which Christianity has so far been established in Africa will be discussed. Finally, a theological outline of the response Christianity has received in Africa will be considered for the purpose of visualizing the future of Christianity in a changing Africa.
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