BSCI 2290 Integrative Biology
Students are introduced to major topics in biochemistry and cell biology including biomolecules enzymology cellular anatomy and function stimulus-effect coupling molecular biology principal topics in intermediary metabolism plant cell structure and physiology cancer and a basic overview of immunology. The course establishes a working knowledge of these areas and integrates these diverse topics into a useful and comprehensive survey of mammalian and plant structure and function. The course includes a laboratory component that will familiarize students with common lab practices in biochemistry and cell biology. The entire course will emphasize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.