UMass Boston

Cell Biology

Course #: BIOL 210, Class #: 1180, Section #: 01

Description

A study of structure and function of cells including physiological and biochemical processes of cells, membranes, subcellular organelles, and of specialized cells. Specific topics include synthesis and mode of action of biological macromolecules, flow of information and energy, mode of enzyme action, cell-to-cell communication, and membrane functions such as transport.

Prerequisites

Students who have taken BIOL 212 may not enroll in BIOL 210 Open to Biology and Biochem majors ONLY until 5/17/26. Other majors may register starting on 5/18/26. BIOL 112 and CHEM 103 or 115 and 117 Co-req (or pre-req) = Math 130 or higher or placement into MATH 140 from the math placement exam