BIOL 350 - Molecular / Cellular Biology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

A survey of basic biochemistry including biomolecules; proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids; and bioenergetics and metabolism. This course contains a module in basic molecular biology includes gene regulation, transcription, translation and replication. Laboratory activities including simulations are integrated into the course. Prerequisites: CHEM 222, BIOL 222. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the organization of a cell and the function of cellular organelles (2) Explain the roles of membrane transport, cell communication, and the cytoskeleton (3) Define how genes work and relate the concepts underlying gene technology (4) Discuss the role of enzymes and illustrate how their structure is related to their function

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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