The simulator could be run in class, asking students to predict the behavior of the column, and using the simulator to confirm the answers, or could be assigned as a homework problem. Note that Excel 5.0 is required to run the simulator. Introduction Introduction to receptors, receptor-ligand binding and corresponding analysis techniques. Receptors and ligands Brief overview of major types of receptor-ligand systems. A simulator allows students to explore the effects of ligand concentration, reaction rate constants, total number of receptors and initial number of receptor-ligand complexes on binding.
Case studies An allergy case study explores the role of signal transduction in allergic responses.
A tissue engineering case study focuses on the seeding of cells on an artificial matrix. Both case studies include a large number of challenging multiple-choice questions. Students need not have any prior exposure to receptor biology to successfully complete this module. Note that Excel 5.0 is required to run the simulator. Biokinetics Introduction to the kinetics of cell growth, and the derivation of kinetic equations for batch and continuous reactors.