BIOL 110Cell Biology
Covers the structure, organization, and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics include biological membranes, organelles, protein and vesicular trafficking, cellular interactions, the cytoskeleton, and signal transduction. Requires a good understanding of basic biochemistry and molecular biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100 and BIOL 101, or BIOC 100A and BIOC 100B; and BIOL 105; and BIOL 101L or BIOL 102L or BIOL 107L or BIOL 122K or CHEM 160K or CHEM 161K or BIOL 20L. Enrollment is restricted to declared Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology B.S.; Global and Community Health B.S. (Biomedical concentration); Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, Human Biology, and Neuroscience B.S. majors. Other majors may enroll by permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Thim Lecture 003 | Z. Wang | Open 0/180 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | B. B. Warecki | Open 104/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | J Bask Aud 101 | B. B. Warecki | Open 151/152 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | Z. Wang | Closed 90/90 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | L. Hinck | Open 108/152 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhu Wang | 3.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 45% | 12 |
| Lindsay Hinck | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 63% | 68 |
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