Natural Science 0247 - Cell Biology with Laboratory

Cells are the foundation of all life. The structures and processes inside cells determine how life functions (or dysfunctions). We will discover what is known about how cells work through a combination of primary literature, laboratory research, and textbook readings. We will also discuss what is still not known and how scientists work to find the answers. The class structure will be divided into one day of lecture (which students will typically be responsible for performing), one day of problem set review, and laboratory work. Students will maintain cultures of mammalian cells during the entire semester and perform various experiments on these cells. Students will design and complete their own cell-based experiments towards the end of the semester. KEYWORDS:Cell Biology with Laboratory

Students should expect to spend 12 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Books: Title: Molecular Biology of the Cell (6th edition) Author:Bruce Alberts ISBN:978-0-8153-4432-2