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Body Works 101:  The Cell – Part 1

This course provides an introduction to the inner workings of a eukaryotic (human) cell. As the fundamental unit of life, cells come together to form tissues, organs and organ systems. SAILors will explore the structures and functions of a generalized eukaryotic cell. Emphasis on how cells carry out essential life processes such as: converting glucose to energy, detection of a virus, hormone secretion and internal signaling. Focus will be placed on the impact cells have on functions of organ systems and the human body as a whole. This course is part of the Body Works 101 series and will be the first of several courses exploring the complex functions of eukaryotic cells.

Wed.                            10/15                                        10:30-11:30 am                         Campus: CYC Room 122

Instructor: Dr. Nicole Gross

 

Dr. Nicole Grose is a retired Anatomy & Physiology professor.  Her doctorate degree is in Quantitative Biology with an emphasis in Cell Physiology.  Nicole has taught multiple courses in biology, from General Biology to Honors Anatomy & Physiology.  When she is not teaching SAIL courses, Nicole assists high school and college students through tutoring and college readiness consultation.  “The function of education is to teach one, to think intensely and to think critically.  Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Section Title
Body Works 101: The Cell - Part I
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
10:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Oct 15, 2025
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Contact Hours
1.0
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Face-to-Face  
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