Cell Biology

Catalog description

As a comprehensive survey course, this course emphasizes the cellular, subcellular, and molecular components of eukaryotes, with close attention to the structure-function relationships that govern cellular processes at the molecular level. Topics include, but are not limited to, cellular macromolecules, bioenergetics, membrane structure and function, cell transport mechanisms, structure and function of organelles, cellular metabolism, signal transduction, cellular interaction and communication, and cell movement. The development and improvement of critical thinking practices and proficiency in scientific reading and writing will be emphasized throughout the course. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.