This document provides information about an advanced cell biology course including the lecturer's contact details, textbook, course objectives, topics, and syllabus. The course will cover basic cell components and structures like the nucleus, membrane, cytoskeleton, and cell cycle. It will focus on the molecular basis of life at the cellular level and general principles and mechanisms. The first week will be an introduction and subsequent weeks will cover specific topics like transcription, signaling, and trafficking. Cells are introduced as the basic functional units of living organisms and their evolution is briefly outlined.