General Information
Spring 2008
January 2, 2008 – April 24, 2008
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room MSB B-556

Recommended Text:
Essential Cell Biology (Alberts et al.,) second edition, Garland Science, 2004 (page references provided)
Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th edition by Alberts et al., 2002, Garland
Molecular Cell Biology, 5th edition, by Lodish et al., 2003, Freeman
The Cell a Molecular Approach by Cooper and Hausman, 2007, Sinauer 

Course Description: 
In this course students are introduced to basic cellular structure and function. Topics include: an introduction to the techniques used for studying cell biology, biomembranes, cell compartments, exocytosis and endocytosis, the nucleus, cell cycle and apoptosis, cell signaling, cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix, angiogenesis, wound repair, cell surface specializations and junctions, and basic tissue biology of epithelia, connective tissue and nerve tissue. The lecture series provides an overview of important concepts in cell biology. Key experiments are described and some of the relevant topics of cell biology in the news are discussed.   

Grading Policy:
Midterm – 50%
Final – 50% 

Note: Make-up exams will not be given without a letter from a physician.