Integrated Cell Biology and Microbiology with Recitation

Catalog description

Through didactic and recitation interactive learning, students will explore the major topics of cell biology and microbiology that are foundational for an understanding of normal and pathological cellular processes. Topics will include the brief study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and functions; the main biological molecules; membrane transport; cellular communications; the flow of genetic information; cell division; and cellular metabolism. The course will also examine the role of cells and microbes in human health and infectious diseases. It will include a description of the main types of microbes, how they are identified, their growth requirements, and the role of the immune system in controlling infections, the control of microbes, host-microbe interactions. The context of the recitation sessions allow students to apply knowledge of cell biology and microbiology for understanding of advanced processes like the cellular basis of cancer and infectious human infection diseases. This course will include special sessions from a clinical perspective in the various fields of medicine, microbiology, and immunology.