BIO 129B - Cellular Dynamics II:Building a Cell

Institution:

Stanford University

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Principles of cell organization; how common biochemical pathways are modified to generate diversity in cell structure and function. Roles of actin and microtubule cytoskeletons in cellular architecture. Mechanisms of protein sorting and trafficking, and protein modules and switches in regulating cell polarity. Yeast to polarized epithelial cells and neurons. Experimental logic, methods, problem solving, and interpretation of results. Students present research papers. Prerequisite: Biology core. Recommended: 129A. GER:DB-NatSci 4 units, not given this year

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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