This course covers the structure, organization and function of cells, with an emphasis on eukaryotes. Topics include macromolecular structure, biological membranes, functions of major organelles, protein and vesicular trafficking, bioenergetics, the cytoskeleton and cell-cell communication. Biology majors are required to take Cell Biology OR BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology OR BIOL 322 - Principles of Human Physiology OR BIOL 332 - Plant Physiology.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and co-enrollment in CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I. Completion of or co-enrollment in CHEM 131 - Chemical Principles II and completion of at least two semesters of college-level coursework are strongly suggested. Credits: 4 NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.