BIOL 132 - Cell Biology

Upper Division

Prerequisites
BIOL 001, BIOL 001L and BIOL 002, BIOL 002L.

This course is designed to study selected areas of current interest in cell biology. Topics include fundamentals of cell structure, membrane structure and function, signal transduction and application to principles of cell biology to various processes such as embryonic development etc., and systems such as nervous system and immune system. Choice of topic varies. Emphasis is placed on experimental methods and answering the question “How do we know what we know?” Lab includes extensive exposure to cell culture methods.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Three hours of lecture and one lab per week.

Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.

Fee
Laboratory fee $185.

Course credits: 1