BIM 202; Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers

Biomedical Engineering

MW, 2:10-4
Professor Yamada – 4 units
Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 104 or Molecular and Cellular Biology 121
Lecture: Lecture: 4 hours. Preparation for research and critical review in the field of cell and molecular biology for biomedical or applied science engineers. Emphasis on biophysical and engineering concepts intrinsic to specific topics including protein traffic, the cytoskeleton, cell motility, cell division, and cell adhesion. Modern topics in mechano-biology of cancer cells and stem cells.