Cell Biology (C7141)
Cell Biology
Module C7141
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module covers the fundamentals of cell structure and function. The module begins with a comparison of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells, and then proceeds with a systematic dissection of a eucaryotic cell with lectures on the nucleus, membrane architecture and permeability, the secretory apparatus, origin and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts and their role in metabolism, the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, and the extracellular matrix and cell adhesion. Emphasis will be placed on the role of key proteins in regulating specific cellular functions and on experimental techniques used to study cellular processes.
Module learning outcomes
Identify key structures in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells
Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of organelles in cells and the biological processes to which they contribute
Demonstrate understanding of the regulation of basic cellular processes
Demonstrate a knowledge of a variety of basic laboratory techniques used in Cell Biology and gather, process and critically analyse experimental data
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 12 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Tutorial * | 1 hour | 001001000100 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 022220022000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 001001000100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Jo Murray
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Dr Lorraine Smith
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