BIOL 1060 - Cell Biology and Biotechnology

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Brown University

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This course provides a detailed survey of modern eukaryotic cell biology. Topics include: the structure and function of membranes and membrane systems such as the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi; the production of extracellular material, exocytosis, and endocytosis; the cytoskeleton and molecular motors; nuclear structure, mitosis, and meiosis; mitochondria and respiration; chloroplasts and photosynthesis; organellar nucleic acids and non-Mendelian inheritance. Also, we will consider how cell and molecular biology can provide an understanding of some human diseases such as those caused by defects in lysosomes, mitochondria, and the cytoskeleton. The role of cell and molecular biology in plant biotechnology will be explored. Students will write a short term paper and present this in class near the end of the course. The course grade will be based on this term paper (20%), two midterm examinations(25% each), and a final examination (30%). Prerequisites: BIOL 0200 (or equivalent); CHEM 0350.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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