This course follows on from Membranes and Transport I. It considers the problems of transport of water and solutes across membranes by passive and mediated systems including ion channels and excitable membranes. The transport properties of epithelial cells are examined in depth. This includes intracellular and paracellular routes and the role of tight junctions. "Tight" and "leaky" transport epithelia are exemplified by the properties of amphibian skin and bladder, and mammalian intestinal and renal epithelia. The course consists of 4 lectures, 1 seminar and 1 laboratory session (lasting 8 hours) per week. It is examined by continuous assessment of practical work and essays, and a 1.5-hour written exam.

Pre-requisites : BM3001 or PA3001 or PY3001 or (BM3002 and BM3003 and BM3004 and BM3005)

Course Organiser : Dr. Ken Page (ext. 3025) k.page@abdn.ac.uk