BIOL 468 Biomembranes

The objectives of the course include: identification of different types of membranes based upon composition, morphology and cellular functions, and examination of experiments which have provided understanding of how membranes function in cells and organisms. Topics include membrane composition, electron microscope techniques, membrane transport, membrane proteins and enzymes, receptors, hormone interaction, cell recognition, secretion, and biogenesis of membranes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 333

Offered

Every other year