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Module Title |
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
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Module Code |
BE101
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Mary O'Connell | Office Number | X215 |
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
0
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the cell and focus on the basic biochemistry, physiology and molecular detail of animals and plants.
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Learning Outcomes
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Student will gain an understanding of the:
7Structure and function of cell types
7Overview of the biochemistry of the cell
7Understanding of selected physiological processes
7Introduction to nutrition and immunology
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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THE CELL (9H)
·Origin and evolution of cells (the first cell)
·Structure of the Cell: prokaryotic, eukaryotic (animal and plant)
·Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity
·Important structures/functions within the cell: e.g. membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, microtubules/microfilaments
·Industrial application of cells (useful products)
·Growth of animal cells in culture: production of Embrel
·Growth of bacteria: production of antibiotics
·Growth of plants cells: production of taxol (Plant Biotech)
· Cell Division: mitosis, meiosis and binary fission
·Cell cycle: cancer (lack of control)
Molecular Composition of cells (Biomolecules) (9h)
· Carbohydrates/Lipids/Nucleic Acids/Proteins
·Enzymes as catalysts
·Introduction to metabolism : Glycolysis, TCA, -oxidation, Urea cycle and Photosynthesis
WHOLE ORGANISM (9H)
·Introduction to animal evolution/diversity
·Tissue types/development of organisms
.Introduction to plant diversity - monocots/dicots
.Vertebrate diversity and human evolution
·5 model organisms- budding yeast, fruit fly, mustard plant, nematode, mouse
NUTRITION (3H)
·Overview of Nutritional Requirements (of animals & man)
·Food as fuel
·Food for Fabrication
·Essential Nutrients
·Energy MetabolismIMMUNOLOGY &
ANTIBODIES (3H)
·Immune response
·Production of antibodies (polyclonal and monoclonal)
·Antibodies as diagnostic tools
ECOLOGY (3H)
·Ecosystems: the flow of energy, cycling of materials
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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1. Biology by SS Mader (WBC Publishers)Suplementary
2. Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Voet, Voet & Pratt (Wiley)
3. 'Human Biology' by Mader, SS
4.'The Cell' A molecular approach by Geoffrey Cooper. Chapter 1 is a good focus for this module.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
| CES | BSc Common Entry into Science |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SCI | BSc Science International |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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