Online Class: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

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20Lessons
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1,228Students
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18Hours
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1.8CEUs
Course Description
From the laboratory to the real world, cell and molecular biology has a far-ranging impact upon everything from the environment to health and medical issues. Cell and molecular biology enables researchers to study the minute world of microbes and cells.
This course will provide a full overview of the world of cell and microbiology. We will first provide the basic components comprised within all living things before moving onto to how organisms' internal systems work and how they coexist and contend with external elements.
Further on in the course, we touch upon more complex subjects such as: DNA and RNA; protein structures; and movement along cellular pathways. And, alas we delve into some of the deeper molecular biological issues, including those of pathogens; formation of cancerous cells; and, one of today's hot topics--the facts behind the controversial issue of stem cell research.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1 : Understanding Cell and Molecular Biology and its History
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 1 : Understanding Cell and Molecular Biology and its History
Lesson 2 : Cellular Functioning & Composition
Lesson 2 Video
Lesson discussions: Study Focus
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 2 : Cellular Functioning & Composition
Lesson 3 : Chemical Foundations
Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 3 : Chemical Foundations
Lesson 4 : DNA Properties
Lesson 4 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 4 : DNA Properties
Lesson 5 : Protein Structure and Function
Lesson 5 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 5 : Protein Structure and Function
Lesson 6 : Regulation of Protein Levels and Activity
Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 6 : Regulation of Protein Levels and Activity
Lesson 7 : Cellular Membrane Structure and Function
Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 7 :Cellular Membrane Structure and Function
Lesson 8 : Basic Molecular Genetic Mechanisms
Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 8 : Basic Molecular Genetic Mechanisms
Lesson 9 : Cell Birth, Lineage and Death
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 9 : Cell Birth, Lineage and Death
Lesson 10 : Cell Cycle and Checkpoints in Cell Cycle Regulation
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 10 :Cell Cycle and Checkpoints in Cell Cycle Regulation
Lesson 11 : Signaling at the Cell Surface
Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 11 : Signaling at the Cell Surface
Lesson 12 : Signaling Pathways that Control Gene Activity
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 12 : Signaling Pathways that Control Gene Activity
Lesson 13 : Transport of Ions and Small Molecules across Cell Membranes
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 13 : Transport of Ions and Small Molecules across Cell Membranes
Lesson 14 : Protein Solubility
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 14 : Protein Solubility
Lesson 15 : Epithelium
Lesson 15 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 15 : Epitheliums
Lesson 16 : Cancer
Lesson 16 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 16 : Cancer
Lesson 17 : Cancer Part Two
Lesson 17 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 17 : Cancer Part Two
Lesson 18 : Pathogens
Lesson 18 Video
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 18 : Pathogens
Lesson 19 : Bioinformatics
Lesson 19 Video
Lesson discussions: Choices Please?
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 19 : Bioinformatics
Lesson 20 : Stem Cell Research
Lesson 20 Video
Lesson discussions: Stem Cell Issues; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 20 : Stem Cell Research
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize cell and molecular biology history.
- Summarize cellular functioning and composition.
- Describe the chemical foundations of cell biology.
- Summarize the DNA properties of cell biology.
- Describe protein structure and function.
- Describe cellular membrane structure and function.
- Describe basic molecular genetic mechanisms.
- Summarize the Cell Cycle
- Describe the signaling pathways that control gene activity.
- Summarize the transport of ions and small molecules across cell membranes.
- Define protein solubility.
- Describe the Epithelium.
- Describe the cell microbiology processes of cancer.
- Describe pathogens, bioinformatics, and stem cell research.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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