School of Science and Engineering: Cell and Molecular Biology
2008-2009 Academic Year
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CELL 311 Molecular Biology (3)
Prof. Mullin, Prof. Thien. Prerequisite: CELL 205, corequisite or prerequisite
CHEM 241 or equivalent. Introduction to theory and applications of molecular
biology.
CELL 312 Molecular Biology Laboratory (1)
Staff. Corequisite or prerequisite: CELL 311. Laboratory experience in molecular
biology techniques.
CELL 321 Cellular Physiology (3)
Staff. Prerequisite: CELL 101. A survey of vertebrate anatomy and physiology
emphasizing the cellular and molecular basis of organ function. This course
emphasizes modern experimental approaches for exploring physiological
functions of a variety of organ systems. See CELL 621.
CELL 331 Cellular Neuroscience (3)
Prof. Tasker. Prerequisite: CELL 101. In-depth coverage of the basic principles of
cellular neuroscience, including the biophysical basis of the membrane potential,
action potential generation and propagation, and synaptic signaling. Students will
be introduced to the synaptic organization of higher neural systems, such as the
visual system and somatic sensory system. See CELL 631. Same as NSCI 331.
CELL 332 Systems Neuroscience (3)
Staff. Prerequisite: CELL 101 or approval of instructor. The subject of this course
is the human nervous system, its anatomy, connectivity and function. Discusses
the normal structure of the nervous system and the relationship of that structure to
physiological function. The course is taught from a practical, clinical point of
view and is intended to prepare students for further study in the neurosciences.
See CELL 632. Same as NSCI 332.
CELL 334 Neuroanatomy Laboratory (1)
Staff. Corequisite or prerequisite: CELL 332. The subject of this course is the
anatomy of the human nervous system. Students will learn to identify and map the
structure and position of nuclei, pathways, and anatomical divisions of the brain
and spinal cord. The course is a practical correlate to Systems Neuroscience, and
is intended to prepare students for further study in the neurosciences. Same as
NSCI 334.
CELL 489 Service Learning (1)
Staff. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Students complete a service activity in
the community in conjunction with the content of a three-credit corequisite
course.
CELL 401 Cellular Biochemistry (3)
Staff. Prerequisites: CELL 101 and CHEM 242 or H246. Structure and function
of biological molecules, energetics, metabolism, synthesis of macromolecules and
assembly of structures. See CELL 601.
CELL 411 Cells and Tissues (4)
Staff. Prerequisite: CELL 301 or approval of instructor. Descriptive study of
mammalian microscopic anatomy in a physiological context. Lectures and
laboaratory. See CELL 601.