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Academic Year 2004/2005

Cell Biology
BIOL 226 SP

This course deals with the molecular basis for the structure and function of cells, from the nucleus to the cell membrane. We will cover research techniques, protein synthesis, cell motility, cell cycle, cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, and signal transduction. An emphasis will be placed on how these processes are studied.

MAJOR READINGS

MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY, 4th Edition. Lodish, Zipursky, Matsudaira, Baltimore and Darnell. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publ.; and current literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three 1 hour exams and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

In addition to faculty lectures, students will be expected to give oral presentation and participate actively in class dicussions.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B225 or BIOL225] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND BIOL207) OR ([MB&B181 or BIOL181] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) OR ([MB&B195 or BIOL195] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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