MACUB 2024

Reading Supplement to

Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms
by E. V. Wong, Ph.D. ISBN 978-0-9852261-1-4
Axolotl Academic Publishing Company, Louisville, KY.

Course Outline

Pre-requisites: BIO2450 and ENG1101

Textbook: Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms
by E. V. Wong, Ph.D. ISBN 978-0-9852261-1-4
Lab Manual: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/bio-oer/page/3/

Course Description: An overview of cells including the molecular basis for its structures and functions. Topics introduce key principles of Cell Biology, including cellular energetics and biochemistry, roles of cell membranes and the detailed functions of organelles. Molecular structure of DNA, RNA and Proteins will be discussed as well as Transcription, Translation and Post-translational modifications. Cell signaling pathways, cell cycle and cell death will be discussed, with the detailed reference to its regulations. The laboratory component provides in-depth experimentation with the techniques and tools utilized in the study of molecular and cell biology.

Grading: Total: 60% Lecture/ 40% Lab

Lecture: Exams/Quizzes

Lab: Quizzes/Participation/Presentations/Homework

Week	Lecture Topics	Chapters
1	Basic Anatomy of a Cell Basic Cell Chemistry	1 2
2	Bioenergetics Protein and Protein Function	3 Sup1 & Sup2
3	DNA	7
4	Chromosomes (slides) Exam 1	(supplement) Weeks 1-4
5	DNA Replication, Repair and Recombination	7
6	Transcription	8
7	Gene Regulation Exam 2	9 Weeks 5-7
8	Gene & Genome Sequencing Gene Analysis
9	Membrane Structure and Function Membrane Excitability	4
10	Membrane Transport	4
11	Exam 3 Protein Traffic and Modification	Weeks 8-10 11
12	Signal Transduction	14
13	Cell Division	15
14	Virology	16
15	Exam 4	Weeks 11-14