Prerequisites: restricted to major(s) Biomedical Sciences; graduate standing; or consent of instructor

Description: Includes oral presentations and intensive small- group discussion of selected topics in the area of special competence of each faculty member. Emphasizes recent advances in the special topic area. Topics vary. E. Basic Epitheliology; F. Current Topics In Human Physiology; G. Regulation Of Gene Expression; H. Reproductive Biology; I. Hematopoiesis; J. Microbial Pathogenesis And Host- pathogen Interactions; K. Therapeutics And Drug Development; L. Current Topics In Cell Biology; M. Hormone Action; N. Mechanisms Of Steroid Hormones; O. Steroid Metabolism; P. Molecular Pharmacology; Q. Mechanisms Of Carcinogenesis; R. Cerebal Control Of Visceral Functions; S. Synaptic Transmission; T. Toxicology And Human Health; U. Transport Physiology; V. Advanced Immunology; W. Developmental Neurogenetics; X. Mutagenesis And Genetic Instability; Y. Cancer Genetics; Z. Molecular Neurobiology. May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 48 units.