Molecular Biology of the Auditory System
Equivalent Courses:
Pathology 205
Not offered academic year 2003 - 2004
Prereq.: 7.012 or 7.013 or 7.014 or equivalent
Harvard Units: 2 (NCE) /
MIT Units: 3-0-9 (H-Level Credit)
An introductory course in the molecular biology of the auditory system. First half focuses on human genetics and molecular biology, covering fundamentals of pedigree analysis, linkage analysis, molecular cloning, and gene analysis as well as ethical/legal issues, all in the context of an auditory disorder. Second half emphasizes molecular approaches to function and dysfunction of the cochlea, and is based on readings and discussion of research literature.
