BIOL 104 Current Topics in Microtubules, MAPs, and Motors
This module will examine how cells use microtubules to establish cell shape, move organelles, and segregate chromosomes during cell division. We will also cover current techniques employed for studying microtubules, microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs), and microtubule-dependent motor proteins. Each topic listed will be introduced and explored via formal lectures, review articles, and discussion of landmark paper(s) or papers from current literature. The overriding goal will be to improve your ability to critically analyze and evaluate original research data presented in the form of papers published in the scientific literature. Student participation during the course is critical to ensure that we have an active and productive discussion of the topics. The course will culminate in students working in small groups on the molecular basis of diseases linked to defects in MAPs or motor proteins.
Instructor
Lee