Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Biology 2382A/B

CELL BIOLOGY


Molecular and structural organization of cells in relation to function. Composition and dynamics of the plasma membrane and membrane-bound compartments in cells. Synthesis and trafficking of proteins. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Membrane receptors in signal and energy transduction, cell-cell adhesion and recognition. Excitable membranes.

Prerequisite(s): Either Biology 1001A (or the former Biology 1201A) and either Biology 1002B (or the former Biology 1202B) with a minimum of 60% in each; Chemistry 1301A/B and Chemistry 1302A/B. Integrated Science 1001X with a minimum mark of 60% can be used as a prerequisite in place of Biology 1002B and Chemistry 1302A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 lecture/tutorial hour. Mandatory course in most modules offered by the Department of Biology.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: BIOLOGY

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