2023-2024 Undergraduate General Catalog


BIOL 234 Cell Biology

The course begins with an introduction to the techniques used in studying cells and the elements of bioenergetics. Then the ultra-structure and function of all major eucaryotic organelles are described in detail. This survey includes the principles of cell metabolism and its regulation, membrane transport, and the cell cycle. The course concludes with specialized topics such as the biology of cancer and the cellular mechanisms of hormone action. The laboratory acquaints students with techniques employed in cell biology.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 233; CHEM 145 or CHEM 201 (CHEM 145 or CHEM 201 may be taken concurrently)