BIOL 402WI Cell Biology
An in-depth introduction to cell structure and function. Topics covered 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. Pre-Requisite: A "C" or better in either BIOL 223SI or CHEM 311SI; and either BIOL 290 or MSC 113 and MSC 114.