1. To gain the fundamental knowledge needed to understand biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels;
2. To gain an appreciation of the experimental basis of our current knowledge;
3. To gain insight into the unanswered questions in Cell Biology.

Textbook: Becker, W. M. et al.. The World of the Cell, (4th ed.) Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., Reading, MA.

Staff

Professor: Dr. Richard Payne
BPS-3220
301/405-6924
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00–10:00 AM
E-mail: rp12@umail.umd.edu

Course Coordinator:
Dr. Reid Compton
BPS-2229
301/405-6916
E-mail: rc166@umail.umd.edu

Laboratory Coordinator:
Mr. Jim Carpenter
BPS-0202
301/405-6873
E-mail: jc240@umail.umd.edu

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs):
All GTAs have mailboxes offices. They will announce their e-mail addresses, office locations, and office hours at their first meeting with you.

Undergraduate teaching assistants (UTAs) have a mailbox in BPS-1204