BIOL 402B Cell & Molecular Biology
402. CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(Credit, 4 hours) (Lec., 3 hours; Lab, 3 hours).
Course designed to introduce and stimulate
interest in the concepts and techniques of cell
and molecular biology. Lectures focus
attention on the biochemistry and the
molecular organization of cells and the
application of molecular genetic principles to
all areas of cell biology. Laboratory exercises
focus on achieving an enhanced understanding
of topics associated with protein biochemistry
(protein structure, function, and
isolation), detection and molecular basis of
disease, localization of enzymes in plant and
animal cells, examination of properties of
cell-surface receptors, organization and
structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic
genomes, and function and regulation. Prerequisites: SBIO 212B (BIOL 232B), SCHE 230B (CHEM 230B), SCHE 231B (CHEM 231B).