Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and cellular biology to the beginning student. The primary goal is to convey knowledge of the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling cell, tissue, and organ system function using material drawn from biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, and physiology. The course will familiarize the student with the powerful technologies used in scientific research and will train the student in the communication of science through informal sessions on evaluation of published literature, scientific writing, oral presentations, and information retrieval.