Cluster 9
The Building Blocks of Life: Molecules and Cells in Biology
Instructors:
Zhu Wang, PhD
UCSC Department of Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
James Shanks, PhD
UCSC Department of Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
Prerequisite: None
Preferences: Familiarity with Biology and Chemistry
Summary: In this cluster, students will learn through lectures how molecules work in cells and how individual cells develop into living organisms. Students will also acquire hands-on wet lab experience in fruit fly genetics and/or molecular cloning, as well as dry lab skills such as basic bioinformatics, critical scientific reading, and paper writing. Field trips to the SLAC National Accelerator Lab and UCSC botanic garden will provide outdoor learning and social opportunities.
All students in this cluster will be enrolled in the following courses:
