Course Description
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Course Name
Cell Biology
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Host University
Mahidol University
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Location
Bangkok, Thailand
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Area of Study
Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ICBI 101 and ICBI 215
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description:
Analysis of the structures and functions of cells, cell action, especially the fundamental relationships between structure and function at the cellular and molecular levels.
Course Objectives:
- To understand general cell structure, subcellular structure, subcellular organelles and their molecular composition.
- To correlate cellular structure and function in general.
- To be familiar with general principle of microscopes and microscopic techniques.
- To be able to set hypotheses about biological phenomenon at a cellular level.
- To outline principles and localized major chemical reactions at subcellular levels.
- To understand how cells cooperate in the physiology of nervous system, muscle system, and immune system.
- Getting to know and appreciate some autobiography of prominent cell biologists.
- Having capacity and motivation to read more advanced text books on cell biology and also some details in scientific articles in current scientific journals.
- Develop critical thinking by doing some problem solving in class.
- Being exposed to current job market in biological sciences.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations