College of Chemistry Course Guide

MCB 135A - Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology: Molecular Endocrinology (3 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

Molecular mechanisms by which hormones elicit specific responses and regulate gene expression; hormone-receptor interaction; synthesis, transport and targeting of hormones, growth factors and receptors.

Prerequisites

Molecular and Cell Biology 102, Biology 1A, 1AL, 1B, Chemistry 3A-3B or equivalent, or consent of instructor

Students will receive no credit for Molecular and Cell Biology 135A after taking Physiology 142. Fall only

Workload

Time Commitment

3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week




UC Berkeley Course Guide