Eukaryotic Signal Transduction

3 Credits

Signal transduction between and within cells of multicellular organisms examined in the context of specialized functions that include: nutrition, hormones and neurotransmitters, vision, muscle contraction, adhesion and the immune system. The evolution of cancer based on mutations in these signaling systems. Lecture, discussion, and student presentations. Prerequisites: ( BIOS 372 or CHM 372 or BIOS 411 )