CBE 5740
Transcript Abbreviation:
Quant Cell Biology
Course Description:
Introduction to the biophysical and biochemical principles underlying the behavior of cellular processes with an emphasis on surveying engineering models and quantitative measurements.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in Physics.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Student understanding of the hierarchy of characteristic time scales, length scales, and forces involved in cellular processes.
Identify quantitative models, analytical tools, and experimental techniques appropriate to describing cellular processes that occur on and/or across different characteristic time scales, length scales, and forces.
Have the knowledge to apply the principles of thermodynamics and reaction kinetics to analyze and model specific cellular processes.
Apply the principles of momentum and mass transport to analyze and model specific cellular processes.
Apply system biology approaches in combination with the science and engineering principles cited above to analyze and model complex biological processes.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic time and length scales of cells and cellular processes. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Life cycle- cell death, differentiation, population dynamics | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cell-cell communication | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Endocytosis and exocytosis | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cell structure- cytoskeleton, membrane structure, biomechanical properties of cells | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Specialized cells: immune cells | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Specialized cells: neurons | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Specialized cell functions: biomechanics | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Specialized cell functions: transporters, pumps, and ion channels | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cancer | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Class participation | 10% |
| Course project | 25% |
| Midterm exam | 30% |
| Final exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Biology of the Cell | R. Phillips et al. | |
| Essential Cell Biology, 2nd Ed. | M. B. Alberts et al. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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