Cellular Biology and Molecular Medicine
MCB 60
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
MCB 60 provides an introduction to the principles of molecular and cellular biology and their connections to biomedicine. The course explores how medical syndromes provide insights into biological processes and how biological mechanisms underlie human disease and physiology. Topics range from DNA repair, protein folding and vesicle transport to metabolism, cell migration, and cancer. Content for lecture topics comprising of reading and viewing material will be released weekly followed by mandatory, interactive live sessions with the instructors. Weekly sections will combine a laboratory that focuses on experimental design and data analysis, primary literature reading, and review of lecture materials.
Course Notes
This course counts for the Certificate for Civic Engagement. The Certificate for Civic Engagement recognizes Harvard College students who have demonstrated sustained participation in public service and civic involvement during their undergraduate experience.
Recommended Prep
LS 1b recommended.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
