BIOL 3400K - Cell Biology with Laboratory

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 1107K ; BIOL 1108K; CHEM 1211K
A study of cell structure and function at the cellular, subcellular and molecular levels. Upon completion of this course students will: (1) Explain the structure and function of macromolecules and cellular components; (2) Describe cell cycle regulation and DNA replication and apply them to cell function; (3) Explain and classify various methods of membrane transport; (4) Describe and apply the processes of gene expression and protein trafficking; (5) Apply concepts of intercellular and intracellular signaling; (6) Describe the steps leading to the development of an embryo and explain their relationship to stem cells; (7) Apply cell biological concepts and techniques to scientific research and real world problems.