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CS92PROD
Principles and Mechanisms of Cell Biology
MB&B 212
Spring 2008 not offered
Crosslisting: BIOL 212

This course will provide an important foundation for all areas of cell biology by providing a cellular framework organizing fundamental molecular concepts and mechanisms. Cell biological topics to be covered include nuclear architecture, composition and function of cellular membranes, secretion processes, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction, cell-cell communication, and cellular differentiation. The course will incorporate a major text with supplementary reading of primary research literature and will include discussion of research approaches used to dissect cell biological mechanisms in both normal and diseased cellular states.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: [MB&B181 or BIOL181] OR [MB&B195 or BIOL195]
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(CIS)(IDEA-MN)(IDEA-Biomedical)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(STS)

Last Updated on APR-26-2024
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