BIOL 205 Cell Biology

This course will provide students with an understanding of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Students will gain experience with techniques relevant to cell biology in the laboratory setting. Topics will include cell function, structure, environmental interaction, life cycle, and differentiation, with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells. This course is designed for biology majors, biochemistry majors, laboratory science majors, and pre-professional and pre-allied health science students.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 201 and CHEM 101

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate an ability to interpret experimental approaches in cell biology in both classic and
   contemporary literature.
2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between cell structure, function, and
   environmental interaction.
3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between life cycle and differentiation.
4. 4. Synthesize knowledge gained in cell biology to solve complex problems.
5. 5. Apply an understanding of experimental approaches in science by performing laboratory
   experiments and interpreting experimental results.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate an ability to interpret experimental approaches in cell biology in both classic and
   contemporary literature.
2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between cell structure, function, and
   environmental interaction.
3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between life cycle and differentiation.
4. 4. Synthesize knowledge gained in cell biology to solve complex problems.
5. 5. Apply an understanding of experimental approaches in science by performing laboratory
   experiments and interpreting experimental results.