BIO 152 Cellular Biology

A detailed analysis of eukaryotic cell structure and function. This course aims to give students an in-depth understanding of protein structure and function, membrane dynamics, cell communication, and cell cycle regulation. An emphasis is placed on research findings in each topic. Laboratory techniques cover current methods in cell biology that may include cell culture, cell fractionation, electrophoresis, immunoassays, histology and microscopy.  Offered every year.  Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs. Prerequisites: a grade of C or above in BIO 1/BIO 2, CHE 1A and BIO 135.