A lecture and laboratory course concentrating on the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell. Topics covered include membrane structure and function, post-translational processing and transport of proteins, cell adhesion and communication, signal transduction pathways, the control of the cell cycle (cancer), and the tools and methods used in cellular-level studies. The laboratory component of the course involves the maintenance and use of cancer cell lines in guided laboratory exercises and an independent research project. Laboratory work will require some student availability outside of regularly scheduled laboratory time. Prerequisites: BIOL 120, BIOL 244 and CHEM 220.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
