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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:·Structure and function of cell types·Overview of the biochemistry of the cell·Understanding of selected physiological processes·Introduction 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 PhotosynthesisWHOLE 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, mouseNUTRITION (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 toolsECOLOGY (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, SS4.'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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