BIO-222 Cell Biology

This course is designed to provide students with an intense study of cell structure and function. A wide range of topics will be covered and will include: biochemistry, membrane structure and function, organelle structure and function, the cell cycle and cancer, necrosis and apoptosis, cell signaling, and the cellular basis of tissue structure.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIO-121

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

1

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to identify, describe, and explain the molecular action of a pharmaceutical drug
2. Students will be able to critically analyze scientific literature in the field of cell biology
3. Students will be able to discuss complex scientific information in a group setting and will be able to lead portions of the discussion
4. Students will be able to identify and explain current experimental methods used in cell biology research