Course Format: One afternoon laboratory, one lecture and one discussion
section per week.

Prerequisites:  P: Biol L312 or M350 or Chem C483 or C484.

Course Description: Theories and techniques of modern cell biology,
including experiments on cell respiration and photosynthesis, analysis of
signal transduction pathway using yeast two hybrid system, analysis of
tissue specific probe with Western blot techniques, protein purification
using expression vectors, and fluorescent microscopy.

Required Text:  "Cell Biology L313: Laboratory Manual" by Togasaki,
Surzycki, and Surzycki.  Burgess Publishing.

Weekly Assignments: TBA

Exams/Papers: Three examinations including cumulative final, and three
papers on selected topics.