BIOL3002K Cell Biology (China)

Academic Year 2023/2024

The cell is the fundamental unit of life that is the basis for animals, plants, fungi, protists and bacteria. The discipline of cell biology studies the basic structure of this unit, different functions and interactions of its compartments and the relationships between cells. Furthermore, cell biology provides an understanding of the tissues and organs found in complex multicellular life forms built from these single units.
The lectures will give an overview of cell form, and the compartments, structures and macromolecules found within cells. They will explore cellular events and processes, cell metabolism, cell signalling, communication and transport within and between cells, as well as the cell cycle and fundamental principles of cell division. Finally, this module will introduce the fundamental cellular, molecular and genetic techniques that are used to dissect cell function.
Building on this knowledge, the module will provide a basic understanding of how cellular events and processes are of wider importance to the life sciences, and how cell dysfunction can result in disease.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will have a fundamental knowledge of cell biology. Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of
1) the basic structure, functions and mechanisms of cellular compartments and macromolecules contained within
2) cell communication and signalling
3) basic cellular processes including respiration and photosynthesis
4) reading, comprehending and summarising scientific literature
5) presentation of scientific poster

Additionally, students will have a thorough appreciation of the range of techniques that can be applied in cell biology. This understanding will facilitate the student’s appreciation of cell biology methods to biological research, and the impact of cell biology principles for the life sciences.

Indicative Module Content:

General introduction to cell biology
General introduction to cellular organelles
Membrane structure and function
The nucleus and nucleolus
Mitochondria and plastids
The endomembrane system
The cytoskeleton
Cell metabolism
Cell cycle
Cell communication
Methods in cell biology

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

8
Specified Learning Activities

16
Autonomous Student Learning

77
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Tutorials

Please note: This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: MCQs throughout trimester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40
Assignment: poster presentations Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

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