BIOL 302 Cell Biology and Histology
This course covers life in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, and organs, integrating these levels of complexity and focusing on the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of biological function. Topics include membrane structure and function, trafficking of molecules, the endomembrane system signal transduction pathways, extracellular matrix, and the cell cytoskeleton. Laboratory includes descriptive histology of animal tissues. Intended for biology and life sciences teaching majors.
First day attendance is mandatory.Note: Enrollment limited to Biology, Biochemistry and Life Science Teaching majors only, except by instructor permission.
Prerequisites
- MATH 115: College Algebra and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II and BIOL 111: General Biology I and BIOL 112: General Biology II
- or MATH 120: Precalculus and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II and BIOL 111: General Biology I and BIOL 112: General Biology II
Special information
5 Undergraduate credits
Effective January 28, 2004 to May 2, 2023
Learning outcomes
General
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and competency with arithmetic, algebra, and statistics at a level appropriate for graduates of a bachelor's degree program in biology.
- Explain and apply scientific knowledge in cell biology and histology, both theoretical and experimental, at the upper division level.
- Properly conduct supervised independent laboratory research at the senior undergraduate level.
- Read and interpret primary scientific literature in cell biology.
- Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of cell biology at the level necessary for success in graduate study in this field.
Spring 2023
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cell Biology and Histology | Schneider, John F | Books | Course details |