BIED 0356 - What does it mean to be a normal cell?

Course Description

Phases of the cell cycle include G0, G1, S, G2 and M.

In order to learn how cancer cells act abnormally, we must first learn how a normal cell functions. In this course, we will explore the organization of cells in tissues and organs, and how cells "talk" to one another and are a part of a community. Throughout its lifetime a normal cell divides, performs its functions, communicates with other cells, and dies. We will see how each of these steps is regulated.

This course is intended for high school science instructors as part of the Teaching the Great Diseases program.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Students should have a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field (only required for for-credit students, not for CEU students).

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Remission Eligible: Not eligible.

Notes

This is an online course that will not meet on campus. Most course activities and interactions will occur asynchronously and online through Tufts Canvas, the university's learning management system. You can take this course from anywhere, as long as you have a reliable internet connection (broadband highly recommended).

Online courses are held to the same academic standards as campus-based courses and students can expect high levels of interaction with faculty and classmates. Online courses at Tufts are not self-paced, however they offer much more flexibility for students. Typically, course content is organized in a weekly structure, so students will be expected to login and participate regularly. However students can generally set their own schedule within each week as long as assignments and activities are completed on time.