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Module Title	Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Module Code	BE101
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Professor Christine Loscher	Office Number	X218
Module Co-ordinator	Prof Christine Loscher	Office Number	X218
Level	1	Credit Rating	0
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	36
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	27

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

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 Metabolism

IMMUNOLOGY & ANTIBODIES (3H)

Immune response
Production of antibodies (polyclonal and monoclonal)
Antibodies as diagnostic tools

ECOLOGY (3H)·

Ecosystems: the flow of energy, cycling of materials

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Indicative Reading List

"Biological Science" by Freeman, Second Edition, published by Pearson Prentice Hall.

FURTHER INFORMATION

BE101/BE102/BE113 current academic year 2007/2008

If students are taking modules BE101, BE102 and BE113** for the first time as part of a full 60 credit academic year in 2007/2008 the following rule applies:

At the first attempt modules BE101 and BE102 are added together and averaged in order to give a result in the ten-credit module BE113. The minimum pass mark for module BE113 is 40%. No minimum pass mark is required in either of the individual sub modules BE101 and BE102 at the first attempt. Similarly there is no required minimum mark in either the exam or continuous assessment portion of each module. Normal University compensation regulations will apply to the main module BE113 only.

If a student fails to reach a mark of 40% in main module BE113, and is not eligible to compensate according to University guidelines in module BE113, then they must repeat all of the individual sub-module(s) (BE101 & BE102) where they received a mark of less that 40%. Students must receive a minimum mark of 40% in any repeated sub-module(s).

Both BE101 and BE102 must be passed with a minimum mark of 40% at a repeat sitting and compensation will not apply at a repeat sitting. However, the continuous assessment portion of the mark will be disregarded where it disadvantages the student and only the exam mark recorded for the repeat module.

**Students who register for modules BE101 and BE102 must also register for the combined master module BE113 for averaging purposes.

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.

BSc in Analytical Science

BSc in Biotechnology

CES

BSc Common Entry into Science

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

GCB

BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

SCI

BSc Science International

BSc Science Education

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