The inner ear. (Image courtesy of http://www.nasa.gov.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Bill Sewell
Prof. Charlie Liberman
Prof. Chen Zheng-Yi
Prof. Doug Cotanche
Prof. Heidi Rehm
Dr. Marley Kenna
Prof. Stefan Heller
Prof. Anne Giersch
MIT Course Number
HST.730
As Taught In
Fall 2002
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
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.