BIOL 330 - Cell Biology

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, and cell division. The laboratory focuses on microscopy and biochemical techniques, including quantitative data analysis. This course OR BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology OR BIOL 322 - Principles of Human Physiology OR BIOL 332 - Plant Physiology is required as a core elective for all Biology majors. Students are encouraged to delay enrollment until after completing the Biology core courses.

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes with a grade of ‘C’ or higher AND CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I (or concurrent enrollment).
Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar

Term Offered: Fall, Spring