Rineke Steenbergen
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ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
- rineke@ualberta.ca
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Dr. Rineke Steenbergen is currently appointed in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.Courses
CELL 201 - Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology
An introductory Cell Biology course suitable for students interested in pursuing Cell Biology specialization/honors. This course focuses on the molecular aspects of modern cell biology. Topics covered include the nucleus and gene expression; membrane structure and function; signal transduction; organelle biogenesis; cytoskeleton and cell motility; cell adhesion; the cell cycle; cancer; differentiation and stem cell technology. Reference will be made to key investigations and new technologies that have defined modern cell biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or SCI 100. Pre or corequisite: CHEM 261 or SCI 100. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in BIOL 201; in addition, not available to students currently enrolled in BIOL 201.
CELL 398 - Research Project
Directed research carried out in a laboratory of a member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course only once. Successful completion requires laboratory skills training and a written report on the research project. Normally for students in their third year of study. Pre- or co-requisite: any 300-level Science course, CELL 300 recommended, and the consent of the course coordinator.
CELL 400 - Techniques in Cell Biology
A laboratory course that teaches the application of modern cell biology techniques, including cell growth, microscopy and genetic manipulation to understand cell structure and function. Prerequisite: any 300-level Science course. Enrollment is limited, and registration is by permission of the department.