Courses (currently taught by Lanning at CSULA)
BIOL 1100 Principles of Biology I
The flow of energy and information through biological systems from micro- to macro-scales. Cellular structure and function across the domains of life, metabolism, Mendelian genetics, and genetic information flow.
BIOL 3900 Molecular and Cellular Biology I
Cellular & Molecular Biology I provides students with a thorough foundation of the common molecular features of cells and the critical functions that maintain cellular life. Topics covered include cell chemistry and bioenergetics, protein biochemistry and function, DNA, chromosome, and genome biology, DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation, control of gene expression, biological membranes, and mechanisms of active and passive transport of molecules across biological membranes.
BIOL 4000 Molecular and Cellular Biology II
Cellular & Molecular Biology II provides students with a detailed understanding of the mechanistic bases of complex cellular functions. Topics covered will include intracellular compartmentalization and protein sorting, protein trafficking, mitochondrial and chloroplast biology, cell signaling, the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, cell death, cell-cell junctions, and developmental biology.
BIOL 4170 Gene Editing Theory and Application
Genetic engineering and its application in molecular biology and biotechnology.
BIOL 4370 Cell Signaling
Biology 4370 is a topical course on cellular signaling. In this course, students learn to identify the categories and types of signaling proteins and learn the core signaling pathways governing cellular metabolism, growth, proliferation, and development. Critically, students will also develop an ability to read and evaluate scientific data. An intesive laboratory experience provides students with an opportunity to carry out contemporary cell signaling research.
BIOL 4810 Animal Cell Culture Theory and Technique
Topics include extra-cellular matrix, signaling, stem cell biology, genome engineering, gene therapy, differentiation, primary cells and immortalized cells as applied to cells cultured in vitro. Basic techniques including counting, passage, storage and medium preparation.
BIOL 5410 (Seminar) Cellular Basis of Disease
The cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms which underlie many human diseases are being rapidly identified. In this course, students explore the current understanding of these mechanisms as well as the cutting-edge therapeutics which are employed to treat disease.
BIOL 5460 (Seminar) Cancer Metabolism
An advanced study of the metabolic alterations within cancer cells that make them aggressive, resistant to standard therapies, but which also might make them vulnerable to new therapies. Each week, two students will facilitate an in-depth consideration of a primary research article related to cancer metabolism. During at least three class periods, students will also engage in ‘big picture’ discussions related to human health and disease.
The flow of energy and information through biological systems from micro- to macro-scales. Cellular structure and function across the domains of life, metabolism, Mendelian genetics, and genetic information flow.
BIOL 3900 Molecular and Cellular Biology I
Cellular & Molecular Biology I provides students with a thorough foundation of the common molecular features of cells and the critical functions that maintain cellular life. Topics covered include cell chemistry and bioenergetics, protein biochemistry and function, DNA, chromosome, and genome biology, DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation, control of gene expression, biological membranes, and mechanisms of active and passive transport of molecules across biological membranes.
BIOL 4000 Molecular and Cellular Biology II
Cellular & Molecular Biology II provides students with a detailed understanding of the mechanistic bases of complex cellular functions. Topics covered will include intracellular compartmentalization and protein sorting, protein trafficking, mitochondrial and chloroplast biology, cell signaling, the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, cell death, cell-cell junctions, and developmental biology.
BIOL 4170 Gene Editing Theory and Application
Genetic engineering and its application in molecular biology and biotechnology.
BIOL 4370 Cell Signaling
Biology 4370 is a topical course on cellular signaling. In this course, students learn to identify the categories and types of signaling proteins and learn the core signaling pathways governing cellular metabolism, growth, proliferation, and development. Critically, students will also develop an ability to read and evaluate scientific data. An intesive laboratory experience provides students with an opportunity to carry out contemporary cell signaling research.
BIOL 4810 Animal Cell Culture Theory and Technique
Topics include extra-cellular matrix, signaling, stem cell biology, genome engineering, gene therapy, differentiation, primary cells and immortalized cells as applied to cells cultured in vitro. Basic techniques including counting, passage, storage and medium preparation.
BIOL 5410 (Seminar) Cellular Basis of Disease
The cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms which underlie many human diseases are being rapidly identified. In this course, students explore the current understanding of these mechanisms as well as the cutting-edge therapeutics which are employed to treat disease.
BIOL 5460 (Seminar) Cancer Metabolism
An advanced study of the metabolic alterations within cancer cells that make them aggressive, resistant to standard therapies, but which also might make them vulnerable to new therapies. Each week, two students will facilitate an in-depth consideration of a primary research article related to cancer metabolism. During at least three class periods, students will also engage in ‘big picture’ discussions related to human health and disease.