Cell and Systems Biology

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This course will cover the cellular basis of physiological processes from a systemic perspective. The major emphasis will focus on the cellular, molecular, and biochemical basis of normal and abnormal (pathological) tissue function. A special emphasis will be placed on common themes applicable to all tissue and the integration of molecular, cellular, tissue and organ systems. Lectures will be followed by discussion of the primary literature that complements the lecture material. The course is designed to give students an appreciation of the cell and molecular mechanism underlying physiological processes as well as cell and molecular biology research techniques.