Introduction to Cells and Organisms

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This course introduces important areas of cell biology such as cell organization of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cellular membranes, and signaling mechanisms. Included will be discussions of bacteria, Archaea, virus, fungi, and protists. Further studies will involve a broad, comparative survey of animal physiology, including animal motility, respiratory and circulatory physiology, principles of immunology, nutrition, neurobiology, endocrinology, reproduction and development. No prerequisites. Recommended: Biol 120.