BIOL.4395 Model Organisms

Id: 042719 Credits: 3-3

Description

Model organisms are non-human, widely-studied, well-characterized organisms that are used to make important basic biological discoveries, understanding disease mechanisms, and by extension are instrumental in laying the ground work for designing therapeutics. Because they are evolutionarily conservedm discoveries made in model organisms are relevant to understanding human diseases. Understanding the significance of model organisms is of interest not only to researchers but also those interested in careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, policy-making and science writing because all biomedical research stems from discoveries made in model organisms. This class will explore commonly used model organisms, their strengths and weaknesses, and how these organisms have been used to address a biological question.

Prerequisites

BIOL.1110 Principles of Biology I, and BIOL.1120 Principles of Biology II, and BIOL.2200 Principles of Cell Biology, or BIOL.2520 Physiology, or BIOL.2991 Cell and Tissue Elective.

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