CELL BIOLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the molecular basis of life with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interactions between biological macromolecules. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and explain the relationship between the structure and function of biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the process of gene expression and its regulation, including the roles of transcription factors, enhancers, and silencers. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret the flow of genetic information from the DNA code to the synthesis of functional proteins. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Describe the purpose and use of laboratory techniques in modern biology, including a wide variety of biochemical preparation and microscopy techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Integrate the principles of molecular biology with cultural and historical factors shaping the scientific enterprise, demonstrating an understanding of the ethical, social, and economic implications of biomedical research. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Critically assess primary scientific literature in cell biology, including experimental design, data interpretation, and the formulation of conclusions and utilize effective written communication skills to communicate analysis of the primary literature. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Explain the centrality of cell biology to human disease. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the molecular basis of life with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interactions between biological macromolecules. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and explain the relationship between the structure and function of biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the process of gene expression and its regulation, including the roles of transcription factors, enhancers, and silencers. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret the flow of genetic information from the DNA code to the synthesis of functional proteins. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Describe the purpose and use of laboratory techniques in modern biology, including a wide variety of biochemical preparation and microscopy techniques. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Integrate the principles of molecular biology with cultural and historical factors shaping the scientific enterprise, demonstrating an understanding of the ethical, social, and economic implications of biomedical research. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Critically assess primary scientific literature in cell biology, including experimental design, data interpretation, and the formulation of conclusions and utilize effective written communication skills to communicate analysis of the primary literature. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Explain the centrality of cell biology to human disease. Audience: Undergraduate