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OBJECTIVES
To obtain a complete and integrated vision of the cell as a morphologic and functional unit, coordinated with other cells in multicellular organisms. To be able to review and discuss the most recent scientific contributions to the field of cellular biology.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studies the structure and function of the cell and the subcellular organization: functions of the plasmatic membrane, intracellular compartmentalization and traffic, role of the cytoskeleton and the eukaryotic nucleus. Knowledge of the regulation of cellular mechanisms: cellular cycle, cellular proliferation and death, cellular signalling and recognition.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ALBERTS, B., y otros: Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th Ed, Garland Science, Inc., NY 2002. ALBERTS, B. y otros: Essential Cell Biology. 2nd ed. Garland Publish., Inc., NY 2004.
LODISH, H., y otros: Molecular Cell Biology 4th Ed, W. H. Freeman and Co., NY 1999.
NELSON, D.L. y COX, M.M.: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 3th Ed., Worth Publish. NY 2000.
METHODOLOGY
Participative classes and seminars where the subject matter and related recent scientific work will be presented and discussed. There will be conferences given by experts on various aspects of the course.
EVALUATION
A final written exam will account for 70% of the grade. Oral presentations in seminars and periodic written tests will account for 20%. Class participation, interest and attitude will represent the remaining 10% of the grade.
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