CELLULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY
Writing-intensive with opportunities to generate and test questions utilizing concepts and procedures of cell biology. Includes research projects in subcellular fractionation, protein structure and enzyme catalysis, molecular genetics of C.elegans worms, and signal transduction in yeast.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: BIOCORE 383 or concurrent enrollment Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Comm QR - Communication B Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Honors - Honors Only Courses (H) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Search, sort, and gather relevant background information from texts and primary literature in cellular biology. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Make predictions and formulate clear, testable hypotheses supported by biological rationale at an intermediate level. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop protocols and work with tools and procedures to test hypotheses in cellular and molecular biology. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively about science through writing and oral presentations. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Give and receive constructive feedback using professional communication and effective interpersonal skills. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Utilize quantitative and scientific reasoning skills to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data to make logical conclusions based on evidence. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Work as a member of a productive, collaborative research team. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Search, sort, and gather relevant background information from texts and primary literature in cellular biology. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Make predictions and formulate clear, testable hypotheses supported by biological rationale at an intermediate level. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop protocols and work with tools and procedures to test hypotheses in cellular and molecular biology. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate effectively about science through writing and oral presentations. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Give and receive constructive feedback using professional communication and effective interpersonal skills. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Utilize quantitative and scientific reasoning skills to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data to make logical conclusions based on evidence. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Work as a member of a productive, collaborative research team. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027