Module: Cell Structure & Function

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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Cell Structure & Function
Module Code	BE230 (ITS) / BIO1037 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Christine Loscher
Module Teachers	Denise Harold, Linda Holland, Paul Cahill, Paula Meleady
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
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Description

To give a basic understanding of the structures and functions of membranes and subcellular organelles in the life of a cell To overview the process by which cells communicate with their environment To outline how membranous organelles in the cell are integrated into a network for protein trafficking To cite examples of abnormal transport, signalling and trafficking systems in human disease To introduce special techniques for the study of cell structure and function

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the process of protein trafficking in and out of the cell
2. Describe the complete process of cell signalling communication from receptor activation to the downstream changes in cell function
3. Explain the role of common intracellular signalling molecules in cell activation
4. Discriminate between the different signalling pathways in cells
5. Identify the structural organisation and function of the cell membrane

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Cell structure and function
Tutorial	6	Discussion of Cell Structure and Function
Independent Study	95	Reading recommended literature
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Exam	On-line Loop written exam on key course learning outcomes	60%	As required
Oral Examination	Oral Exam	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Becker: 2008, The World of The Cell, Seventh, All, Pearson International Edition,
Alberts,Bruce,Hopkin, Karen,Johnson, Alexander D.,Morgan, David,Raff, Martin,Roberts, Keith,Walter, Peter: 2018, Essential Cell Biology, W.W. Norton & Company, 0393680398
Scott Freeman,Kim Quillin,Lizabeth Allison,Michael Black,Emily Taylor,Greg Podgorski,Jeff Carmichael: 2017, Biological Science, Global Edition, 6, 1292165073

Other Resources

None