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The Cell Membrane: Structure and Function MB&B230 SP

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 their 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 work independently.

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COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Performance Seminar

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Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B

Prerequisites: BIOL205 and BIOL215

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998