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CELB20060

Academic Year 2024/2025

Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology (CELB20060)

Subject:
Cell Biology
College:
Science
School:
Biology & Environment Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Paola Valentini
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Short problem-style questions will examine your understanding of scientific concepts and approaches covered during the labs. Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Exam (In-person): End-of-trimester MCQs examination - 60 min End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Report(s): Lab reports: labs must be attended and worksheets completed at the lab. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
20
 No

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.

Essential Cell Biology

Name Role
Dr Olga Lastovetsky Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Simone Marcone Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antoinette Perry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Jeremy Simpson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Paola Valentini Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Teerna Banerjee Tutor
Madeleen Clasina Brink Tutor
Ms Danielle Harte Tutor
Ms Claire Hughes Tutor
Ms Unmani Jaygude Tutor
Ms Rianna Magee Tutor
Ms Lea Schäfer Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 3 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 4 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 5 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 6 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 7 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Small Group Offering 8 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
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