MCB295D
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MCB295D - Stem Cells and Human Health
Course ID
041061
Course Description
The course will guide students to explore the current state of the art in stem cell biology and medicine. It will provide a brief overview of stem cells, with a focus on their clinical potentials in revolutionary treatments of cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, autism, and other human health issues, as well as risks and ethical challenges. This course is a second-year colloquium and requires the students to either have completed or be concurrently enrolled in introductory biology.
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
SPF - Alternative Grading S, P, F
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
FRCQ - FC (Freshman Colloquia)
Enrollment Requirements
018061
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Colloquium
Optional Component
No