Module: Cell Structure and Function

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Cell Structure and Function
Module Code	BE230
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Leonard Semester 2: Paul Leonard Autumn: Paul Leonard
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Paul Leonard Paula Meleady Christine Loscher Greg Foley Denise Harold Linda Holland
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	36	Reading recommended literature
Total Workload: 66

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%	Once per semester
Oral Examination	Oral Exam	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BP	BSc in Bioprocessing
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BT	BSc in Biotechnology
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

20-JAN-12

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