Course Description

Molecular cell biology emphasizing experimental approaches that have led to our current understanding of cellular architecture, macromolecular components and how they influence cell function.

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Athena Title

MOL CELL BIOL

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CBIO 6400

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Students will develop: 1) a working knowledge of current concepts in cell biology; 2) a working knowledge of current experimental assays and biological systems employed for investigation of cell biology; 3) the ability to solve problems in cell biology through the application of quantitative methods, interpretation of experimental data, and the reading of primary literature.

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Topical Outline

Organelle biogenesis and function, cell signalling, polynucleotide synthesis and function, protein synthesis and function, cell motility, cell cycle regulation, energy transduction.

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