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Course Description: A detailed study of the molecular structure and function of the eukaryotic cell including cell ultrastructure, molecular genetic mechanisms and techniques, structure of chromosomes and genes and transcriptional as well as posttranscriptional, control of gene expression, structure of biomembranes and movement of molecules into and through cellular membranes; cell signaling mechanisms; cytoskeletal systems and cellular movement; interactions; division; lineage and death of cells; molecular cell biology of development, of nerve cells, of immunology, and of cancer. PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in BI 107. Four hours of chemistry recommended but not required. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week.
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