Molecular and structural organization of cells in relation to function. Composition and dynamics of the plasma membrane and membrane-bound compartments in cells. Synthesis and trafficking of proteins. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Membrane receptors in signal and energy transduction, cell-cell adhesion and recognition. Excitable membranes. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): A minimum mark of 60% in either Biology 1001A or 1201A and a minimum mark of 60% in either Biology 1002B or 1202B, or a minimum mark of 60% in either the former Biology 1222 or 1223; Chemistry 1100A/B and 1200B, or the former Chemistry 1050, 1020 or 023. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 lecture/tutorial hour, 0.5 course. Mandatory course in most modules offered by the Department of Biology. Note: It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A be taken prior to this half course. back to top
