MCDB 428 is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the biology of eukaryotes at the cellular and molecular level.
The following topics will be included:
- general techniques used in cell biology;
- general properties of membranes; secretion, endocytosis, and related processes;
- organelle biogenesis;
- signal transduction;
- cytoskeleton and cell motility;
- cell cycle and its regulation;
- cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions;
- programmed cell death;
- functions of specialized cell types.
Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to integrate the scientific data presented in class as well as to read and interpret basic research drawn from the current scientific literature. Grades will be based on four exams and the discussion section.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. The information is presented at a level that requires students to integrate information from their other biology, chemistry, and biochemistry courses.
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