Descriptif

Prerequisite: BIO101

Cell Biology (BIO201) introduces

students to the mechanisms that cells

use to regulate the physical properties of

their dynamic architecture, to produce

force and move, to compartmentalize and

transport proteins, to regulate growth

and death, and to communicate with

their environment. The course focuses on

human cells, and emphasis is placed on

human diseases where appropriate. Upon

course completion, students have a comprehensive

understanding of the function

and architecture of cells.

Because experimentation is at the heart

of progress in cell biology, 50% of classes

contain practical work, completed over

the course of the semester. The intention

is to allow students to develop their

knowledge in the subject area, to acquire

sound scientific reasoning, and to become

familiar with the main techniques of

modern cell biology, like quantitative

microscopy imaging and computerassisted

data analysis.