Scope and Objectives of the Course:

Purpose:

(i) To provide an introduction to the basic functions of the cell, the history of the development of molecular biology up to and including the human genome project, and its present-day applications to biological and medical research.

(ii) To illustrate how scientific discoveries are made – how we have come to know the things we know. The examples selected apply to molecular biology, but also to scientific discovery in general. The course covers all of the last century, with much of the focus on the post-2nd world war period.  (more info here)

Dr. White is also involved in teaching for the following courses:
 

PHGY210B    MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY II – 3 Credits   (more info here)

Course Description: The course covers Physiology of the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive system, kidney and physical exercise. Students must be prepared to attend evening (19:00-20:00) class tests.

PHGY552     CELLULAR & MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY – 3 Credits (more info here)

Course Description: Discussions of recent significant and advances in our understanding of the gene products involved in diverse cellular signaling pathways.  Topics will include cell-surface hormone receptors, nuclear steroid hormone receptors, and ion channels and transporters.  Students will present and critically evaluate experimental approaches, results and interpretations of selected research publications.