Foundations of Cell and Molecular Biology

3 Credits.

The course is intended to serve as a fundamental introduction to cell and molecular biology. Topics generally included are basic biochemistry of the cell; structure, function, and dynamics of macromolecules; cell organization; enzyme kinetics; membranes, membrane transport, and signaling; DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation; regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA technology. Where appropriate, biomedical application and devices based on principles from cell and molecular biology are emphasized, including organoid culture and integrated analyses of cellular dynamics. **This is a flipped classroom with online asynchronous lectures and one in-person quiz and discussion per week.**