Molecular Cell Biology

Graduate / Professional

A comprehensive introduction to the molecular and mechanistic aspects of cell biology for graduate students in all programs. Emphasizes fundamental issues of cellular organization, regulation, biogenesis, and function at the molecular level. Graduate Prerequisites: Some knowledge of basic cell biology and biochemistry is assumed. Students who have not taken courses in these areas can prepare by reading relevant sections in basic molecular cell biology texts. We recommend Pollard et al., Cell Biology (4th ed., 2024), Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell (7th ed., 2022), or Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology (9th edition, 2021). Undergraduate Prerequisites: This is a graduate-level cell biology class. Any undergraduates wishing to enroll must have already taken MCDB 2050 . In addition, undergraduates are strongly encouraged to reach out to the course directors prior to enrollment. MW 1:45pm-3pm