CELB20060 Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology

Academic Year 2022/2023

The discipline of cell biology bridges study of complex multi-cellular organisms with the study of individual molecules, and as such is fundamental to basic biology, environmental biology, bio-nanotechnologies, and biomedical science. This module builds on basic principles of cell and molecular biology to provide a greater depth of understanding of cellular events and processes, considers their wider importance to the life sciences, and how their dysfunction can result in disease and cancer. This module will explore the impact of a wide range of model organisms, gene manipulation technologies, RNA interference, bioimaging modalities, biochemical and functional genomic/proteomic techniques on cell biology. A series of lectures and workshops will inform students about how these techniques have advanced our knowledge of processes such as cell division, cell signalling, cell motility and intracellular transport, and in turn how this helps us understand disease and cancer biology. This module will provide the framework for careers in the biomedical and life sciences.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will have a fundamental knowledge of cell and molecular biology. Additionally, the student will have a thorough appreciation of the range of techniques that can be applied in cell and molecular biology. This understanding will facilitate the student’s appreciation of cell biology methods to biological research, and the impact of this field in understanding disease, e.g., cancer, and developing treatments.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

10
Autonomous Student Learning

91
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key teaching and learning approaches used in the module will include some or all of the following:

(1) lectures
(2) problem-based learning
(3) case-based learning
(4) task-based learning
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

BIOL10110 - Cell Biology and Genetics

Learning Recommendations:

BIOL10130 - Biology in Action
BIOL10140 - Life on Earth
BMOL10030 - Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Diseases


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
BIOL10110 - Biology-Cell Biology&Genetics


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Worksheets Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Examination: End of Trimester Examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Assignment: Online tests via BrightSpace Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Worksheets will be annotated and will be available to students for collection post-assessment. Feedback on Online Assignment will be given via BrightSpace.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Antoinette Perry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Susanne Schilling Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Jeremy Simpson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Ciara Graham Tutor