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BIOLOGY OF HEART DISEASE AND REGENERATION

BME/CRB 670
Course Description

Presents diverse topics in contemporary heart biology to facilitate understanding of biological, mechanistic, and experimental concepts of cardiac physiology, disease, and regeneration. Learn cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying heart physiology, function, disease and regenerative ability in various model systems. Includes thinking critically about methodology, experimental design and interpretation, and how conclusions are reached in heart biology through cutting-edge literature.

Prerequisties

(BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 and BIOCHEM 501 ) or graduate/professional standing.

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.57

-6.59% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
46.67%

-37.4% from Historical

Class Size
15

9.09% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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