Molecular Biology (MOL)
MOL 380 Advanced Readings in Molecular Biology 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Individual instruction in the literature of molecular biology. Individual instruction.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 080M Dual MD/PhD Program with UT Medical Branch 0 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Preclinical medical study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. May not be taken concurrently with another course at the University of Texas at Austin.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the MD/PhD dual degree program in cell and molecular biology.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 381K Cellular and Molecular Bases of Neural Development 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the principles by which the neural tube (brain and spinal cord) forms during embryonic development. Discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of a three-dimensional neural tube and its division into forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, and spinal cord. Molecular Biology 381K and Biology 381K (Topic: Cell & Mol Bases of Neur Dev) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 382E Epigenetics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine how epigenetic modifications are covalent modifications of DNA or histones that cause changes in gene expression and how epigenetic modifications appear to be a method through which nurture or the environment can influence nature. Focus on how experience or environmental factors epigenetically modify health or behavior of animals. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 381K (Topic: Epigenetics), 382E, Molecular Biology 382E, Neuroscience 382E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 383K Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the principles and mechanisms of embryonic development and the processes guiding stem cell differentiation and tissue repair. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 384K Topics in Advanced Molecular Biology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine molecular biology topics in-depth. Three lecture hours per week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Integrative Omics in the Evolution of Development and Behavior. Discuss the conceptual foundations and historical roots of research programs in evo-devo and evolutionary neuroscience including recent discoveries and limitations in these fields. Explore how -omics approaches and comparative methods enable novel insights into the diversification, convergence, and constraint of complex traits. Only one of the following may be counted: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 384K (Topic 9), Molecular Biology 384K (Topic 1), Neuroscience 394P (Topic 11). Same as: EEB 384K.9, NEU 394P.11
MOL 384K.1 Integrative Omics in the Evolution of Development and Behavior 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss the conceptual foundations and historical roots of research programs in evo-devo and evolutionary neuroscience including recent discoveries and limitations in these fields. Explore how -omics approaches and comparative methods enable novel insights into the diversification, convergence, and constraint of complex traits. Only one of the following may be counted: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 384K (Topic 9), Molecular Biology 384K (Topic 1), Neuroscience 394P (Topic 11).
Same as: EEB 384K.9, NEU 394P.11
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 386 Topics in Problems and Methods in the Life Sciences 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the questions addressed in modern life sciences research and the experimental methods used. Focus on experimental reasoning and on the application of different techniques to solve problems.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 388M Plant Molecular Biology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine the fundamentals of plant molecular biology, including structure and expression of the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 388M, Molecular Biology 388M, Plant Biology 388M. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 190C, 290C, 390C Topics in Molecular Biology: Seminar 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Lectures and discussions on current topics in molecular biology. One, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Doctoral
Topic 1: Seminar in Molecular Biology I. Students read, present, and discuss current research papers based on speakers for the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology weekly seminar series. Students also will present short talks on their the research from one of their laboratory rotations.
Topic 2: Seminar in Molecular Biology II. Students write a mock grant proposal with their principle investigator and present a practice part one preliminary exam talk based on the proposal.
Topic 3: Seminar in Molecular Biology III. Students present a detailed seminar on their thesis research.
MOL 190C.1, 290C.1, 390C.1 Seminar in Molecular Biology I 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Students read, present, and discuss current research papers based on speakers for the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology weekly seminar series. Students also will present short talks on their the research from one of their laboratory rotations.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 190C.2, 290C.2, 390C.2 Seminar in Molecular Biology II 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Students write a mock grant proposal with their principle investigator and present a practice part one preliminary exam talk based on the proposal.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 190C.3, 290C.3, 390C.3 Seminar in Molecular Biology III 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Students present a detailed seminar on their thesis research.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 391 Grant Writing and Presentation Skills 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Designed for second-year doctoral students. Prepare a detailed proposal of the dissertation research goals of each student with a presentation in the form of a short talk. Focus on critical evaluation of research aims, methodology, and communication skills. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 391, 394 (Topic: Grant Writing and Presentation Skills), Molecular Biology 391. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, and consent of instructor and the graduate advisor.
Restrictions: Restricted to second-year graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 391P Advanced Virology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the replication of and transformation by DNA and RNA animal viruses. Biology 391P and Molecular Biology 391P may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 192, 292, 392, 492, 592, 692, 792, 892, 992 Research Problems 1-9 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
One lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
MOL 394L Immunology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduction to the immune system for graduate students without prior coursework in immunology. Discuss innate immunity, the molecular basis of T cell and B cell antigen recognition, hematopoiesis and the development of lymphocytes, and cellular and humoral immune responses. Touch on immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, immunotherapy and vaccination. Explore current primary literature on select immunological topics in greater depth. Molecular Biology 394L and Biology 394L may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 394M Genomics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine genome structure, organization, and function of model organisms; theory and methodology of genetic and physical mapping; sequencing analysis and annotation; genome duplication and evolution; and ethics for biotechnology and cloning. Biology 394M (Topic: Genomics) and Molecular Biology 394M may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 195 Molecular Biology Conference Course 1 Hour
1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Conference course.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395F Genetics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics, and an exploration of the genetic toolbox using examples of analytic methods and modern manipulations. Focus on the genetic analysis of model organisms. Use of genetic tools in dissecting complex biological pathways, developmental processes, and regulatory systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: BIO 395F, CH 395F
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing. An introductory course in genetics, such as Biology 325, is strongly recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395G Structure and Function of Proteins and Membranes 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore advanced biochemistry concepts and the scientific process. Examine a detailed consideration of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, as well as discussion of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395F, 395G, Biology 395I, 395G, Molecular Biology 395I, 395G, Microbiology 395G. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: BCH 395G
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; a one-year undergraduate sequence in biochemistry is strongly recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395H Cell Biology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Detailed consideration of mechanisms of growth control, cell cycle regulation, mitosis, cell signaling, protein targeting, and the integration of these processes. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 395H, Chemistry 395H, Molecular Biology 395H, Microbiology 395H. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: CH 395H
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; and consent of instructor or Biology 395F and 395G, Chemistry 395F, Molecular Biology 395F and 395G.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395I Advanced Biochemistry 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore advanced biochemistry concepts and the scientific process. Consider the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and discuss enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395F, 395G, Biology 395I, 395G, Molecular Biology 395I, 395G, Microbiology 395G. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: BCH 395F, BIO 395I
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; a one-year undergraduate sequence in biochemistry is strongly recommended.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395J Genes, Genomes, and Gene Expression 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Detailed consideration of prokaryotic and eukaryotic mechanisms of DNA replication and transcription; posttranscriptional processing of transcription products; and mechanism and regulation of the translation of messenger RNAs. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395J, Biology 395J, Molecular Biology 395J, Microbiology 395J. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: BCH 395J
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; and Biology 395F and 395G, or Chemistry 395F and 395G, or Molecular Biology 395F and 395G, or consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 395L Laboratory Studies in Molecular Biology 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Explore modern molecular biology with a research project focus in a laboratory setting. Use methods such as eukaryotic RNA purification, quantitative PCR, CRISPR or site-directed mutagenesis cloning, cell fractionation, protein purification and Western blotting detection toward experimental goals. Molecular Biology 395L and Biology 395L may not both be counted. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 698 Thesis 6 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
Pre/Corequisites: For 698A, graduate standing in molecular biology and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Molecular Biology 698A.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Master's
MOL 398T Supervised Teaching in Molecular Biology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Teaching under close supervision of the instructor; weekly laboratory instruction of undergraduates, group meetings with the instructor, individual consultations, and reports throughout the teaching period. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in molecular biology.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral
MOL 399W, 699W, 999W Dissertation 3,6,9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
Grading: Credit No Credit
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Doctoral