HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS COURSE

This course features a complete set of Video Lectures by Professor Eric Lander, Director of the Broad Institute at MIT and a principal leader of the Human Genome Project and Professor Robert A. Weinberg, winner of the 1997 National Medal of Science.

Education development efforts for these introductory biology courses are one of many activities conducted by the HHMI Education Group at MIT. This group focuses on curriculum development work for creating teaching tools in undergraduate biology courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules are integrated into cells, and how these cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms. In addition, each version of the subject has its own distinctive material.

This course focuses on the exploration of current research in cell biology, immunology, neurobiology, genomics, and molecular medicine.

HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

1) Watch the video lectures and complete the readings, assignments, and exams with the respective lecture.

2) The links on the left-hand-side of the screen provide quick access to the various sections of this course.  In detail they are:

Syllabus - Provides a detailed understanding of the course, the course materials, and other notes the professor feel you need to know.

Calendar - This is an outline you can follow as to when to view the lectures, complete the assignments, etc.

Readings - Strongly recommended readings provided by the professor.

Recitations - Instructions to help you obtain a "hands-on" approach to the course.

Assignments - Assignments given to you by the professor that will assist you in your learning.

Exams - Exams given to you to test your learning of the material.

Study Materials - Readings, exams, etc. to assist you and test your learning of the course.

Video Lecture Notes - Video lectures provided by the professor in addition to study notes.

REQUIREMENTS

RealOne™ Player software is required to run the .rm files found in this course.