BS225-5-AU-CO:
Cell Biology
2016/17
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
15
19 February 2013
Requisites for this module
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BS349
BSC C700 Biochemistry,
BSC C701 Biochemistry (Including Placement Year),
BSC C703 Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year)
The study of cells is at the centre of modern biology. In this course we aim to integrate the molecular aspects of the control of cellular processes with the structural and dynamic aspects of cell organisation. We will review the roles of the major types of filament structures of the cytoskeleton involved in cellular and subcellular movements and in the determination of cell shape. An important topic in this course will be how cells communicate, i.e. by direct cell-cell interaction and by cell-cell signalling via small molecules and via peptides and proteins. The cytoplasmic signal transduction pathways in animal cells will be discussed. The regulation of cell reproduction and cell death is critical for the normal development of multicellular organisms and for tissue maintenance in the adult. Deregulation of these processes ultimately leads to cancer.
This course is designed to provide a core of knowledge central to an understanding of modern cell biology. It provides the background for some other second year courses and it is a prerequisite for a number of third year courses including Cancer Biology (BS349).
Learning outcomes:
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. explain how structure and function are interrelated in the nucleus, in the cytoplasm and in cell membranes;
2. describe the molecular composition of the cytoskeleton and cell junctions and show how they influence cell shape, cell movement and cell-cell interactions;
3. describe how cells integrate endogenous controls and signals from the environment to regulate cell growth and proliferation and cell death in normal and pathological conditions;
4. demonstrate competence in (a) the analysis and interpretation of data and (b) written and verbal communication of experimental results.
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20 x 1 hour lectures, plus 1 revision class before summer exam; 2 x 3 hour practicals or equivalent
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Quiz 1 - Wk 5 |
|
10% |
| Coursework |
Quiz 2 - Wk 7 |
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10% |
| Coursework |
Quiz 3 - Wk 9 |
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10% |
| Coursework |
SPF |
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70% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Additional coursework information
Summer Exam: wks 33-36
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Greg Brooke
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Clive Butler
The University of Exeter
Associate Professor of Microbial Biochemistry
Available via Moodle
Of 28 hours, 21 (75%) hours available to students:
7 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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