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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cell Biology: Transport and Signaling

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

Overview

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How do we know what we know about cells? Enhance your scientific thinking and data analysis skills with this in-depth adventure through cell biology.

Syllabus

  • How to apply biochemical and genetic approaches to address fundamental questions of transport and signaling in the cell.
  • How to evaluate the conclusions and models that scientists develop about cell biology from experimental approaches and results.
  • How to select specific empirical methods and techniques based on the different kinds of questions scientists ask.
  • How to design experiments to answer cell biology experiments with proper controls.
  • How to assess biological necessity and sufficiency from experimental results.
  • How to compare and contrast protein transport and signaling pathways processes.
  • How to identify recurring themes in protein transport and signal transduction.

Taught by

Rebecca Lamason, Iain Cheeseman, Mary Ellen Wiltrout, Darcy Gordon, Monika Avello, Caitlin Friend, and Mingyu Yang

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