606-205 Plant Cell Biology

Previously known as 606-205 Cell Biology.

Biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 600-142); and chemistry 610-141 and 610-142 (or 610-121 and 610-122).

This subject is designed to give students a thorough understanding of plant cell structure and function. This information will be discussed in the context of relevant elements of plant physiology and molecular biology. Topics include:

• how cells interact in a complex multicellular plant;

• the major organelles of cells, their functions and interrelationships; and

• how genetic information is expressed during these and other important processes such as cell proliferation and cell death.

At the end of this subject, students should:

• understand how organelles interact to bring about basic life processes;

• become familiar with how living cells behave during different types of cellular activity; and

• understand modern techniques used in cell and molecular biology research.

3-hour written examination at the end of semester (50%); tests during semester (25%); reports on practical work (25%).