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Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology for ISP - 1 (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

Class Notes

ISP students only

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