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BIOL 201. Cell Biology and Metabolism.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course introduces the student to our modern understanding of cells and how they work. Major topics to be covered include: photosynthesis, energy metabolism and metabolic integration; plasma membrane including secretion, endocytosis and contact mediated interactions between cells; cytoskeleton including cell and organelle movement; the nervous system; hormone signaling; the cell cycle.
  • Winter
  • 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
  • Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 212 or BIOC 212

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