BIOL 218 - Cellular Structure and Function

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

An introduction to cell biology, with a focus on subcellular organization in eukaryotes. The regulation and coordination of cellular events, and the specializations associated with a variety of cell types are considered. Topics include organelle function, the cytoskeleton, and mechanisms of cell division. Laboratory work centers on investigations of cell function with an emphasis on biological imaging. Jennifer Hayashi, Nancy Pokrywka.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 108.

Two 75-minute periods; one 4-hour laboratory.

Course Format: CLS