BIOL 402WR Cell Biology
An in-depth introduction to cell structure and function using recent primary literature. Topics to be covered may include: plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix, intracellular transport, differentiation, proliferation and cell cycle, receptor signaling and oncogenesis. The lab will introduce techniques used for examining cellular structure and function. Formal scientific papers of laboratory results will be required with a minimum of 6,000 words. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in either BIOL 223SI, or CHEM 211SI; and either BIOL 290 or MSC 113 & MSC 114.