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Academic Year 2000/2001

The Cell Membrane: Structure and Function
MB&B 230 SP
Crosslistings:
BIOL 230

Cell membranes constitute one of the fundamental structural and functional elements of living organisms. The membrane of a cell distinguishes outside from inside the cell, and the organization and interaction of proteins within the membrane as such become an important subject to study. Independent thought by the student will be encouraged, and the student will participate in discussion groups and independent literature research. The goal of the discussion groups will be to encourage the student to read, understand and critically analyze current literature on cell membrane structure and function. The students will present data clearly and concisely to other students and utilize the methods in membrane biology. This course is designed to lead the student into creative scientific thinking and to consider critically not only his or her own experimental design but also those of published authors. Invited published researchers will be involved in some of the discussion periods, giving the student the opportunity to discuss with the researcher aspects of a paper and the methods used to obtain specific results. At the end of the course, the student should be motivated and well prepared to enter a laboratory and contribute scientifically to a research group or to work independently.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings - Current literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

NO EXAMS. Input into design of experiments, discussion abilities; verbal and written analysis of discussions/experiments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (MB&B205 AND MB&B215) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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