SYSTEMS BIOLOGY: MAMMALIAN SIGNALING NETWORKS

BME 556

Course Description

Introduction to the experimental and mathematical modeling techniques used in systems biology through lectures and critical analyses of relevant publications with a primary focus on gene/protein networks and mammalian systems.

Prerequisties

(MATH 319 , MATH 320 , or MATH 375 ), (BME 510 , ZOOLOGY 470 , ZOOLOGY 570 , PSYCH/ZOOLOGY 523 , or BIOCORE 383 ) and Junior Standing, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.48

1.96% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.03% from Historical

A Rate

30%

-20.54% from Historical

Class Size

2.04% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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