Semester/Year: 1/1

Lec.+lab/week: (2+2) hours

Students will demonstrate knowledge of characteristics, structure and functions of the human cell. The course will be designed to prepare the student for further study in the different medical fields (pharmacology). It is an introductory study of human cell. Topics include:  cell structure, types of human tissues, methods of transport of molecules across the plasma membrane, cell receptors, nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) components, protein synthesis, cell division (mitosis and meiosis). Special emphasis on the structure and function of cells and tissues of the human body. Practical hours are included.