Classification of biological macromolecules, Cellular Structures, Cellular Energy Production and Utilization, The Cell Cycle and Cell Division, Meiosis and Formation of Gametes, Protein Synthesis, Gene Expression and Mutation, Evolution Patterns and Processes.

Course Objectives

This course will introduce the basics of cell biology. This will pave way for advanced courses in computational biology. It will help the students understand the basic cellular processes and it will provide a very basic introduction about intelligence of the cell.

Course Outcomes

Course Evaluation Pattern:

Internal – 75%

• Assignments – 50% (20 assignments with equal credit)
• Quiz- 25% (5 Quizzes with equal credit)

External – 25%

• Project – 25%

1. Ryan Rogers, Cell and Molecular Biology for Environmental Engineers, Momentum Press Engineering, 2018.
2. Gabi Nindl Waite, Lee R. Waite, Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2007.