Cell Biology

Mahidol University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Cell Biology

  • Host University

    Mahidol University

  • Location

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Area of Study

    Biology

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Prerequisites

    ICBI 101 and ICBI 215

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    4
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    0

  • 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:

    1. To understand general cell structure, subcellular structure, subcellular organelles and their molecular composition.
    2. To correlate cellular structure and function in general.
    3. To be familiar with general principle of microscopes and microscopic techniques.
    4. To be able to set hypotheses about biological phenomenon at a cellular level.
    5. To outline principles and localized major chemical reactions at subcellular levels.
    6. To understand how cells cooperate in the physiology of nervous system, muscle system, and immune system.
    7. Getting to know and appreciate some autobiography of prominent cell biologists.
    8. Having capacity and motivation to read more advanced text books on cell biology and also some details in scientific articles in current scientific journals.
    9. Develop critical thinking by doing some problem solving in class.
    10. Being exposed to current job market in biological sciences.

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