Biology 308 - Cellular Physiology and Signaling L.Knight

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Whitman College

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This course will focus on the fundamentals of cell biology and will emphasize the role of cellular membranes and signaling machinery in regulating proper cell function. Diversity in cellular signaling will be illustrated through investigation of various strategies used to mediate changes in the physiology of single cells and potentially, the organism. Cell communication is critical to cell survival and adaptation. It is an area of biological study that incorporates biochemistry, cell biology/physiology and membrane biophysics - all of which will be highlighted through laboratory exercises, literature review and discussion sessions. This class will cover the essentials of cell biology and can be used in place of Biology 309 to fulfill the cell biology requirement for biology majors and is suitable as an elective for BBMB majors. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111; Chemistry 246; or consent of instructor.

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1.00 - 3.00

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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