Biomedical and Health Sciences: Human Cell Biology

Lecture and laboratory experiences about molecular and cellular structure, function and physiology using human cells as the model.

Must register for Lab A01, A02, A03, A04 or A05; MLS, MRS, BIOM, HSCI, PHS Students only; Or Instructor Permission; Open to degree and PACE students; Student Lab Fee: $65;

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to molecular and cellular relationships to cell physiology, using human blood cells as a model system. The goals of the lecture component of this course are that students learn the fundamental concepts of basic cell biology while gaining an understanding of the specific functions of the various blood cells and other cell types within the body. Students will acquire knowledge of the physiological processes that regulate human cells and the mechanisms that lead to cellular dysfunction during disease states. The laboratory experiences are designed to enhance student knowledge of basic cell biology and to introduce students to the techniques of cell analysis used in clinical and research laboratories.

This course includes lecture and laboratory portions (lab section will contain a separate syllabus and schedule depending on the instructor). The final course grade will consist of 75% lecture activities (exams, quizzes, assignments and attendance) and 25% lab activities (from the weekly lab section). Required materials: 1) Textbook: Essential Cell Biology 6th Edition, Alberts et al., WW. Norton (2023). ISBN 978-1-324-03335-6 (Paperback) or ISBN 978-1-324-03341-7 (Electronic version). Either paperback or electronic is acceptable, and both are available for purchase through the UVM Bookstore. 2) Smartwork: The textbook above is bundled with an online learning software called Smartwork. We will use this platform to deliver short pre-class quizzes and assignments to help solidify the concepts learned in lecture. All Smartwork quizzes/assignments will be linked via Brightspace. 3). Students will need to have an electronic device to utilize iClicker for class and a laptop that can run the Respondus Lockdown Browser to take in class exams .

Final Grades for the course will be based on the following distribution: 4 Lecture Exams - 50% (12.5% each) Assignments -12.5% Lecture Quizzes - 7.5% Lecture Attendance and Participation Activities - 5% Pre-laboratory Quizzes - 5% Post-laboratory Worksheets - 7.5% Lab Report - 5% Final Lab Report - 7.5%