Sep 13, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

BIO 280 - Introductory Cell Biology


3 Credit Hour(s)

Biology majors will examine in greater detail the architecture and structure of the biological cell, with an emphasis on the eukaryotes. Major topics include a detailed examination of biomolecules and detailed examination of membranes, membrane transport and regulation of osmolarity, intracellular organelles and the cytoskeleton. Students will examine cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cellular communication, the cell cycle and the machinery of mitosis, and the formation and organization of tissues.

Prerequisite(s): C or higher in BIO 111  , CEM 152   and sophomore standing
Offered: Spring