Introduction to Cell Biology (COM)

Catalog description

Second course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in cellular biology. This course will prepare students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: protein structure and function; membrane structure and function; energy generation in mitochondria and chloroplasts; the endomembrane system and trafficking; cytoskeleton; cell signaling. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 or BIOL 202 . Corequisites: BIOL 204L . Notes: One semester of Organic Chemistry is highly recommended.