Introduction to Cell Biology
Week 1: Characteristics of Life & Cell Theory
    Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells, cell theory history.
Week 2: Biological Molecules
    Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
Week 3: Cell Structure
    Organelles and their functions.
Week 4: Membrane Structure and Function
    Phospholipid bilayer, transport mechanisms.
Week 5: Enzymes and Metabolism
    Enzyme function, metabolic pathways, ATP.
Week 6: Cellular Respiration
    Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain.
Week 7: Photosynthesis
    Light reactions, Calvin cycle.
Week 8: Cell Communication
    Signal transduction pathways, receptors.
Week 9: Cell Cycle and Mitosis
    Phases of mitosis, checkpoints, cancer.
Week 10: Meiosis and Genetics
    Mendelian inheritance, crossing over.
Week 11: DNA Structure and Replication
    Nucleotide pairing, replication enzymes.
Week 12: Transcription and Translation
    RNA types, protein synthesis.
Week 13: Regulation of Gene Expression
    Operons, epigenetics.
Conclusion:
Cell biology is foundational to understanding the molecular basis of life and
modern biotechnology.