Cell Biology and Its Molecular Foundation

3 units

This course addresses cellular events in eukaryotes and their molecular foundation. Its focuses include how DNA is decoded into messages for various cellular activities, how structures and functions of cells are maintained, how cells communicate with their environment, and how interactions between cells lead to the construction of an organism. Current technologies for cell biology study will be also discussed. Prerequisite: An undergraduate biology course. Priority is given to students enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical program.