Fall 2022 - MBB 420 D100
Selected Topics in Contemporary Biochemistry (3)
Class Number: 2322
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mark Brockman
mbrockma@sfu.ca
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Instructor:
Lisa Craig
licraig@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5366
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Prerequisites:
Will be announced before the start of the term and will depend upon the nature of the topic offered.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The topics in this course will vary from term to term, depending on faculty availability and student interest.
COURSE DETAILS:
Special Topic: Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis
Course Description:
This course will explore the current scientific understanding and latest research in microbial pathogenesis. By reading, discussing and presenting current primary literature, students will learn about recent molecular advances in the field.
Topics include:
Viral pathogens
- Life cycle
- Genetics and genomics
- Viral evolution
- Host/virus interactions
- Mechanisms of pathogenesis
- Antiviral agents and resistance
- Viral vaccines
Bacterial pathogens
- Adhesins and host cell recognition
- Host cell invasion
- Evasion of the immune response
- Toxins
- Secretion systems
- Antibiotics and resistance
- Bacterial vaccines
Grading
- Paper presentations 20%
- Project 1 20%
- Project 2 20%
- Exam 1 20%
- Exam 2 20%
NOTES:
This course is in person.
REQUIREMENTS:
Prerequisites:
MBB331 with a minimum grade of C.
Completion of MBB326 is recommended prior to enrolling in this course.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/ - Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778-782-3112 or e-mail: caladmin@sfu.ca)
Registrar Notes:
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