Jasmine N
Dr. Steel
BIOL 293 Cell Biology
Introductory Letter
Dear Future Self
Cell Biology Course! Currently, it may seem like a lot of information to absorb all at once but remember it will help with your short-term and long-term goals. As of this very moment, your long-term goal is to be in the medical field, and your short-term goal is to complete your bachelor’s and master’s degree in public health with a concentration in health science. One of my many interests concerning science is Biology, I enjoyed Biology I and II- hands down my favorite courses. I find it fascinating that everything connects, that course was my first true love and I have a feeling this course will be my second. The cell biology course description mentions you would have learned, “structural, functional features of cells, prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells, examine biomacromolecules, techniques in cell and, molecular biology.” (Syllabus: Course Description)
The course will help you have a better understanding of the “ins” and “outs” on how a cell works and its processes. For example, the information would be a helping tool on the field or in class by looking at a slide and being able to recognize: what cell it is, its functions, and how does it all connect with the big picture. If, you decide to become a physician or work in a lab you need to be able to recognize cells and if its functions are normal. Also, be able to determine if you are even looking at the correct cell or order the right test correlating with the patient’s symptoms or illness. This course is very important, so pay attention because it’ll provide a good informative baseline to other courses.
Lastly, I am looking forward to the course. I am interested in learning more about cells and examining biomacromolecules. Hopefully future self, once you have read this you’ve already have a clear understanding of the material. Wow, biomacromolecules! I have a feeling this course is the tip of the iceberg for you, because current me doesn’t know anything about it and hopefully future self will have a clear understanding. This Course would have provided you with the knowledge to be successful in the future, both short-term and long term- so enjoy future self.