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Cells dividing in a tiny, 16-cell \u00a0sea urchin embryo. \u00a0 DIC microscopy (on left). \u00a0Fluorescence microscopy of DAPI-stained anaphase chromosomes (on right).<\/em><\/p>\n This course provides a comprehensive overview of cellular structure and function exploring macromolecular structures,\u00a0cellular compartments,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0and dynamic processes involving energy transfer, cell division, and homeostatic control mechanisms. \u00a0 Students learn current and historical methodologies (e.g., microscopy, organelle isolation, and use of molecular probes). \u00a0Laboratory experience provides opportunities for both \u00a0qualitative and quantitative observations of living cell-processes. \u00a0 Students develop their scientific scholarship by examining relevant literature and creating formal research papers and presentations. \u00a0Prerequisites: CHEM 125 or CHEM 121\/CHEM 123 or CH\/BI 125; \u00a0BIO 150 is strongly preferred. \u00a0Offered each semester. \u00a0Counts toward bio-molecular science concentration.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cells dividing in a tiny, 16-cell \u00a0sea urchin embryo. \u00a0 DIC microscopy (on left). \u00a0Fluorescence microscopy of DAPI-stained anaphase chromosomes (on right). This course provides a comprehensive overview of cellular structure and function exploring macromolecular structures,\u00a0cellular compartments,\u00a0\u00a0and dynamic processes involving energy transfer, cell division, and homeostatic control mechanisms. \u00a0 Students learn current and historical methodologies … <\/p>\n