Cell Biology Lecture

Catalog description

This course examines the foundations of cell biology including the structure, function, differentiation, and growth of the eukaryotic cell. It is primarily concerned with eukaryotic cells from their evolution, organization, differentiation and biosynthesis. The simplicity and complexity of macromolecules in the cell are covered through multi-modal learning technologies on nutrition, energy production, and synthesis of cellular components. The student develops a thorough understanding of the mechanisms underlying mitosis and meiosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week.