CELL MEMBRANE PHYSIOLOGY
PCB 4783C. 3 Credit Hours
Course Description
Chemical and physical properties of the plasma membrane. Investigation of plasma membrane
biosynthesis and functions in transport and signal transduction. The curriculum is inquiry based and fully integrated with laboratory experiences that emphasize active learning strategies.
Prerequisites: BCH 3023C for level Undergraduate with minimum grade of C and PCB 3023C forlevel Undergraduate with minimum grade of C.
Major Assignments
5 major assignments will be given throughout the semester in the form of written reports, presentations, and case studies.
Quizzes
Regular quizzes will assess previous content and outside readings prior to discussion.
Class/Homework
Low-stakes assignments designed as practice and application of your knowledge will be assigned as needed
Lab
Lab notebook entries and lab reports for each lab conducted will be graded
“If you can't explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” ~Albert Einstein
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