BIOL 2230
Cell Biology
Fall 2026
Topics
- Chemistry of the cell
- Chemical reactions and energetics
- Proteins and enzymes
- Methods in cell biology (e.g. microscopy)
- Biomembranes
- Transport across membranes
- Organelle structure and function
- Cellular energetics (i.e. metabolism including cell respiration and photosynthesis)
- Moving proteins
- Vesicular traffic, secretion, and endocytosis
- The cytoskeleton
- Cell division
- Multicellular organization (e.g. tissues)
Readings
- Optional: Hardin, J., Bertoni, G., and Kleinsmith, L. J. (2016), Becker’s World of the Cell, 9th edition. Pearson. ISBN 0134157257.
- Open resource used: Fundamentals of Cell Biology. Oregon State University. https://open.oregonstate.education/cellbiology/
Winter 2026
Topics
- Cell chemistry and biochemical energetics
- Proteins and enzymes
- Experimental methods in cell biology
- Biomembranes and membrane transport
- Cellular energetics
- Protein transport
- Vesicular traffic, secretion and endocytosis
- Microfilaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments
- Cells and tissues
Readings
- Open resource anticipated for use: Biology 2e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e
- Open resource anticipated for use: Fundamentals of Cell Biology. Oregon State University. https://open.oregonstate.education/cellbiology/
Winter 2026
Topics
- Chemistry of the cell
- Chemical reactions and energetics
- Proteins and enzymes
- Methods in cell biology (e.g. microscopy)
- Biomembranes
- Transport across membranes
- Organelle structure and function
- Cellular energetics (i.e. metabolism including cell respiration and photosynthesis)
- Moving proteins
- Vesicular traffic, secretion, and endocytosis
- The cytoskeleton
- Cell division
- Multicellular organization (e.g. tissues)
Readings
- Optional: Hardin, J., Bertoni, G., and Kleinsmith, L. J. (2016), Becker’s World of the Cell, 9th edition. Pearson. ISBN 0134157257.
- Open resource used: Fundamentals of Cell Biology. Oregon State University. https://open.oregonstate.education/cellbiology/
Winter 2026
Topics
- Chemistry of the cell
- Chemical reactions and energetics
- Proteins and enzymes
- Methods in cell biology (e.g. microscopy)
- Biomembranes
- Transport across membranes
- Organelle structure and function
- Cellular energetics (i.e. metabolism including cell respiration and photosynthesis)
- Moving proteins
- Vesicular traffic, secretion, and endocytosis
- The cytoskeleton
- Cell division
- Multicellular organization (e.g. tissues)
Readings
- Optional: Hardin, J., Bertoni, G., and Kleinsmith, L. J. (2016), Becker’s World of the Cell, 9th edition. Pearson. ISBN 0134157257.
- Open resource used: Fundamentals of Cell Biology. Oregon State University. https://open.oregonstate.education/cellbiology/
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- syllabus ↗Fall 2026
- Course source ↗
- syllabus ↗Winter 2026
- syllabus ↗Winter 2026
- syllabus ↗Winter 2026
- The template heading says Required, but the explanatory text explicitly states that the textbook is NOT required; the body qualification determines the optional label here.
- The Winter 2026 WA outline explicitly states that there is no required textbook. These two open resources are anticipated for use.
- The template heading says Required, but the explanatory text explicitly states that the textbook is NOT required; the body qualification determines the optional label here.
- The template heading says Required, but the explanatory text explicitly states that the textbook is NOT required; the body qualification determines the optional label here.