Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BTEC 651 - Molecular and Cell Biology

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This course explores the molecular basis of cell structure, organization and function. Topics include genetic mechanisms (DNA replication, repair and recombination, genome organization, regulation of gene expression), internal cellular organization and activity (the cytoskeleton, membrane structure/function, cytoplasmic organelles, sorting to intracellular compartments, vesicular trafficking, intracellular communication), cell growth and reproduction (the cell cycle, cell division) and cells in the context of the organism (cell junctions and adhesion, extra-cellular matrix, cell motility, cell-cell signaling). An emphasis will be placed on experimental methods and strategies applied to molecular and cell biological investigations. Text and lecture materials will be supplemented with readings from the current literature, and significant class time will be allotted to discussions and student presentations.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BTEC 650  or equivalent course in biochemistry.



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