BIO-251: Cell Biology

The focus of Cell Biology is the study of the structure and function of the cell, the simplest unit of life. Cell biology forms the base upon which all modern biology and medicine is built. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be covered but the course will emphasize the study of eukaryotic cell structure and function, including cell chemistry, bioenergetics, enzymes, membrane transport, cellular communication, flow of genetic information, gene expression regulation, cell division, cell cycle regulation and immune response. Clinical relevance of the concepts covered in the course will be emphasized, and defects in cellular processes will be related to various human diseases, including cancer. Modern experimental techniques used in understanding cellular biology will also be discussed in this course. Three lecture hours per week.