BIO 309 MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY
A study of cellular and molecular mechanisms of eucaryotic cell functions involved in human health and disease. Topics include DNA structure, regulation of gene expression, signaling, and bioelectricity. The course is largely based on a student-designed, instructor-supported research project that requires students to search, read, and comprehend the scientific literature and allows mastery of techniques including tissue culture, cell-based assays, and studies of protein-protein interactions.
Notes
Three hours of class and one three-hour laboratory.
Corequisite
Registration is also required in
BIO 309L.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 12 students per laboratory section.