BIO 259 — Cell Biology
This course focuses on the structure and function of cells. Topics include organelles, membrane structure and function, protein structure, function and trafficking, metabolism, signal transduction, cytoskeletal dynamics and regulation of growth as well as data collection, analysis, and documentation methods. Students learn laboratory instrumentation, microscopy, cellular techniques, and protein analysis methods employed in biomedical research and the biotechnology industry.
Prerequisites: BIO 107