Cellular organization and function, and molecular genetics, with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include cellular genomes; replication and maintenance of genomic DNA; RNA and protein synthesis, processing, and regulation; macromolecular structure and processes of organelles; vesicular transport; cytoskeleton; the cell surface; cell signaling; and cell cycle. Students prepare a paper based on current literature in the field.
Required for all biology majors immediately following BIO 1550 and 1560.
This course requires the following pre-requisite(s): BIO1550, BIO1560, BIO2890 Or Be Registered For Bio2890. Please check with the board of study for more information.
- Teacher: Rebecca Garcia