Course Description

Biology 282b Cell Biology

Molecular and structural organization of cells in relation to function. Composition and dynamics of the plasma membrane and membrane-bound compartments in cells. Synthesis and trafficking of proteins. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Membrane receptors in signal and energy transduction, cell-cell adhesion and recognition. Excitable membranes.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of 60% in Biology 022 or 023; Chemistry 020 or 023.

2 lecture hours, 1 lecture/tutorial hour, half course.

Mandatory course in second or third year of BSc Biology program.

Note: It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 280a or the former Biology 280a be taken prior to this half course.

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