Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog

BIO 265 Cell Biology

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth study of cellular organization and communication, biochemical cell processes, and cellular growth, replication and death. Topics include organelle structure and function, nucleic acid and protein synthesis, gene organization and regulation, cell signaling mechanisms, bioenergetics, cell motility and apoptosis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of cell structure and function and lab skills including microscopy, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Pre-requisite(s): BIO 111 , BIO 275 , or BIO 280 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

  1. Analyze the basic structural components of eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.
  2. Evaluate cell membrane structure and function.
  3. Demonstrate the basic properties and functions of DNA, RNA and proteins.
  4. Detail the underlying cellular components of mitosis and meiosis.
  5. Detail the membrane trafficking pathways within the cell.
  6. Identify major cell signaling mechanisms within the cell. 7. Analyze the specific components of the cytoskeleton.
  7. Detail the molecular aspects of cellular motility.
  8. Describe the specific events regarding the cell cycle.
  9. Demonstrate the basic principles of bioinformatics utilizing a computer.
  10. Develop oral presentation relating to a current topic in cell biology.