BIOL 618 - Cell and Molecular Biology II

Units: 3
Principles of eukaryotic cell biology emphasizing the structure, behavior and function of membranes and associated molecules, organelles including the endomembrane system, cell-cell junctions, the cytoskeleton and signal transduction.

Prerequisites: BIOL 616.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the basic structure, behavior and function of eukaryotic cells with a focus on membranes and associated molecules, organelles including the endomembrane system, cell-cell junctions, the cytoskeleton and signal transduction pathways.
Read and critically analyze current papers from the primary literature that focus on the basic structure, behavior and function of eukaryotic cells.