BIOL 430 - Cell Biology

Description:
Analysis of cell organization and the processes governing cell function and behavior. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 361, CHEM 361LAB, and BIOL 182.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Integrate principles of chemistry to explain the structure and organization of biochemicals/macromolecules within a cell
Apply principles of chemistry and physics to explain how energy transfer and utilization maintain life and vital cellular processes.
Demonstrate proficiency in microscopic and cell biology techniques.
Describe how cells regulate genetic information to control cell type and behavior
Explain and illustrate how cells respond and communicate with their environment

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/18/10