Biological Sciences 321F - Molecular Physiol. of the Cell

DNA and protein are just part of what makes a cell alive; without the compartments, membranes and chemical gradients of the cell they could do nothing. In this course we will explore the ways molecular biology informs our understanding of cell physiology. The course will include in-depth discussions of protein trafficking, membrane transport, cell motility, membrane potential and respiration. We will also examine how the cell reacts when things go wrong: disorders and disease. We will use the primary research literature for much of our studies, and will analyze the data that have generated the textbook view of the cell.

Prereq: Biological Sciences 220