Biochemistry and cell biology of lipids and membranes

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course discusses (1) how lipids influence membrane structure and function, (2) lipid metabolism and inborn errors that cause human diseases, (3) the intra- and extra-cellular transport of lipids and contribution to cell physiology and (4) the role of lipids in specialized physiological and cell signaling pathways. PREREQUISITES: BIOC 3300.03 FORMATS: Lecture