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Academic Year 2005/2006


Principles and Mechanisms of Cell Biology
MB&B 212 SP

Crosslistings:
BIOL 212

This course will provide an important foundation for all areas of cell biology by providing a cellular framework organizing fundamental molecular concepts and mechanisms. Cell biological topics to be covered include nuclear architecture, composition and function of cellular membranes, secretion processes, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction, cell-cell communication, and cellular differentiation. The course will incorporate a major text with supplementary reading of primary research literature and will include discussion of research approaches used to dissect cell biological mechanisms in both normal and diseased cellular states.

MAJOR READINGS

Alberts et al., MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL, 4th edition
Current literature

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Homework assignments, mid-term exam and final comprehensive exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: [MB&B181 or BIOL181] OR [MB&B195 or BIOL195]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Flory,Mark Randall   
Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM;     Location: SCIE141;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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