Introduction to Cell Biology

MCD BIO XL 100

Analyze the organization, structure, and function at the molecular level of cell membranes and signaling, membrane transport, intracellular trafficking and cell energetics.

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What you can learn.

Identify biological aspects of stem cells
Recognize the process of cell proliferation and cell death
Evaluate aspects of cancer cells, particularly their genetics and regulatory modifications
Explore the structure of gene and regulatory mechanism of gene expression

About this course:

This course covers the analysis of cell organization, structure and function at the molecular level. Cell membranes and organelles, membrane transport, cellular signaling, cytoskeleton and cell movement, intracellular trafficking and cell energetics also are covered. Not open for credit to students with credit for C139 or M140. Transferable for UC credit.

Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology; LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology.