BIOL 4020

Advanced Cell Biology

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This advanced class focuses on how the animal cell interacts with its environment and integrates information to proceed with an appropriate course of action. Consequences of disrupting signaling pathways are also examined. Lectures are supplemented with assigned readings of original research articles for discussion in class.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Patrice Côté. Winter 2027 is taught by Gonzalez-Morales N., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

30%Final examLecture content only; no midterm
32%Team presentationsWednesdays
20%Scientist interview projectTeam video or audio podcast
15%Attendance, participation, and peer evaluations
3%Article proposalPropose one research article and one review

Textbooks

  • Signal Transduction, Kramer IM (optional, free)
  • Cell Signaling Principles and Mechanisms, Lim W, Mayer B, and Pawson T (optional)

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 5% of the mark per day late.
Missed class
One Student Declaration of Absence may be used; later unexcused presentation-day absences cost 2 points per class.
Peer evaluations
Each late peer-evaluation form deducts 1 point from the participation mark.
AI use
LLM tools are allowed, but their use must be indicated.
Collaboration
Group work is collaborative; individual assignments must not be completed in groups.

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