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BIOL 350 - Cell Biology


4 Credits
The focus of this course is the basic structure of cells with an emphasis on their functions and roles in life processes.  Topics include an overview of membranes and organelles, metabolism, motility, reproduction and cell proliferation, and signal transduction.  Students should increase comprehension of cell behavior and functionality at the cellular level from smallest molecules up to organisms these cells comprise.  Additional readings and discussions introduce current research in cancer, cellular signaling, immunology, stem cell biology, and biomedical science.  Three hours lecture.  Two hours laboratory per week reinforces lecture topics, including exercises in histology, cell culture, electrophoresis of proteins and DNA, and cell fractionation.
Prerequisite(s):   or permission of intructor.
Other: Laboratory fee $50



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