Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology - 1 for ISP (240-0-01)
Instructors
Vinzenz M Unger
847/467-2178
Silverman, 4-619
Meeting Info
ISP Sem Rm 203 - 616 Noyes St: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
First of two courses that aim to provide a framework for understanding the chemistry, structure and function of life's smallest functional units known as cells. Starting from a basic description of inherent properties of biological macromolecules, the course will build a cell from the inside out by exploring questions related to information storage, replication and decoding of genetic information, regulation of gene expression, cytoskeleton and cytoskeletal dynamics, cell organelle structure and function, cell cycle, cell division, and basic principles of tissue design. Covering these topics, the course will emphasize how a limited set of governing principles shapes all of life's processes in similar ways, and how integration of different disciplines is key to understanding biology.
Registration Requirements
Must be enrolled in the Integrated Sciences Program.
Teaching Method
Mix of lectures (in person), workshops, peer presentations, and group project
Evaluation Method
Open response exams, group project and presentation; extra credit take home assignments
Class Materials (Suggested)
Optional resource: "Becker's World of the Cell" by Jeff Hardin and Gregory Bertoni. Pearson
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Integrated Science Program to register for this course
Associated Classes
DIS - ISP Sem Rm 203 - 616 Noyes St: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM