BIOL 2534 - Cell Biology

Description
An introduction to cell structure and function. Three hours lecture weekly.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of any biology course greater than or equal to BIOL 1544 and any chemistry course greater than or equal to CHEM 1104 with a grade greater than or equal to a C.

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture contact hours; 45 lab contact hour

5 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
NONE

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Examine concepts of cell structure and function.
Evaluate current scientific methodologies.
Demonstrate cellular and molecular laboratory methods and techniques.
Develop writing and research skills.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Overview of Cell Structure and Function
Membranes and cell signaling
Energy Flow in Cells
Information Flow in Cells
The Cytoskeleton and Cell Mobility
Development of Cancer

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic.
Laboratory exercises include cell structure, microscopy, enzyme kinetics, carbon metabolism, and molecular techniques.
Course includes a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)

Assessments

Required forms of assessment include written examinations, formal laboratory journal, and demonstration of understanding of the principles presented in lecture. Also, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in applying core laboratory skills and practices.

Grading guidelines

A minimum of 70% of the grade must be proctored, supervised, or otherwise verified.
Approximately 25% of the grade must come from lab work since the lab and lecture credits for this course are combined.