Molecular and Cellular Physiology

3 units

The overall goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the molecular basis of how eukaryotic cells function in the context of whole organisms. The molecular mechanisms of cell biology as they pertain to mammalian physiology will be explored. Emphasis is placed on the molecular mechanisms of gene expression, translation, cell cycle regulation, protein trafficking, signal transduction pathways, and metabolic regulation all in the context of human health and disease.