PHYSCI 124
Molecular Biology of Aging
Description: Lecture, three hours. Requisites: Chemistry 153A, Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4, and 23L, or 7A, 7B, 7C, and 23L. Discoveries of new science of aging biology, with examination of aging as plastic trait modulated by genes and physiological processes. Discussion of how these findings integrate with both nutritional modulation of lifespan and complex and profound relationship between underlying aging process and diseases of aging. Topics include dietary restriction, mitochondria, insulin/IGF signaling, and link between tumor suppression and organismal aging. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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I too, was told recently [about three hours ago, actually] that dr Garfinkel's bruinwalk page was active by an old classmate. Awesome! As mentioned below, dr Garfinkel is absolutely amazing at what he does, and his brilliance resonates through each and every single mind present in the room. His lectures are fascinating, also as mentioned below, and it is true that his lectures are indescribably captivating. dr Garfinkel incorporates much of his own research into his class, and they too, are amazing. As mentioned below as well, dr Garfinkel is not available 24/7 as any hopeful premed would like, but he instead has amazing teaching assistants like Jane [who, by the way, is actually teaching LS30A during summer session c!] and captain Nguyen and brilliant and helpful classmates like Mike [I think that's how you spell his name, if you ever see this sorry!] who actually would help me with a program called Sage [this cool math modeling program] and general studies :) All-in-all, I loved ls30b, and you'll definitely love it too :)
I too, was told recently [about three hours ago, actually] that dr Garfinkel's bruinwalk page was active by an old classmate. Awesome! As mentioned below, dr Garfinkel is absolutely amazing at what he does, and his brilliance resonates through each and every single mind present in the room. His lectures are fascinating, also as mentioned below, and it is true that his lectures are indescribably captivating. dr Garfinkel incorporates much of his own research into his class, and they too, are amazing. As mentioned below as well, dr Garfinkel is not available 24/7 as any hopeful premed would like, but he instead has amazing teaching assistants like Jane [who, by the way, is actually teaching LS30A during summer session c!] and captain Nguyen and brilliant and helpful classmates like Mike [I think that's how you spell his name, if you ever see this sorry!] who actually would help me with a program called Sage [this cool math modeling program] and general studies :) All-in-all, I loved ls30b, and you'll definitely love it too :)
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Spring 2023 - I thought that based on the past bruin walk reviews I wouldn't have to study to get an A in the class, but that wasn't true. You do have to study a little and pay attention in class, but this was by far easier than some of the other physci electives offered in the spring. Sometimes the lectures can get a bit boring learning about worms and flies and how they age, but it was still kinda interesting, but def more focused on molecular biology than physiology. Only grades are the 40% midterm and 60% final, but if you go to his office hours before the exams he basically will say what content he will ask. Class takeaway: eat your pomegranates!
Spring 2023 - I thought that based on the past bruin walk reviews I wouldn't have to study to get an A in the class, but that wasn't true. You do have to study a little and pay attention in class, but this was by far easier than some of the other physci electives offered in the spring. Sometimes the lectures can get a bit boring learning about worms and flies and how they age, but it was still kinda interesting, but def more focused on molecular biology than physiology. Only grades are the 40% midterm and 60% final, but if you go to his office hours before the exams he basically will say what content he will ask. Class takeaway: eat your pomegranates!
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