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| Unit name |
Advanced Cell Biology |
| Unit code |
BIOC30601 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
H/6
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Mike Jones |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
MOLG22100 and BIOC20001
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School of Biochemistry |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Life Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Students will study advanced topics in cell biology through a series of 24 lectures. Material covered will include techniques used to study cell biology, the cytoskeleton and intracellular trafficking. The migration of cells and their interactions with the extracellular matrix will also be covered. The unit is be assessed by a single 3 hour examination paper.
The unit aims to develop an understanding of key concepts in current cell biology including:
- The imaging techniques underpinning advances in cell biology
- The cytoskeleton and how it controls intracellular trafficking
- The generation and maintenance of cell polarity
- Interaction of cells with the extracellular matrix and how cell migration occurs
- Cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced cell biology topics covered in the unit and an ability to keep abreast with recent developments in the field.
- The ability to gather information from the primary scientific literature and to critically evaluate the material and appraise competing theories.
- An understanding of the importance of cell biology to biochemistry.
- An understanding of the experimental tools used to study cell biology
Teaching Information
Lectures.
Assessment Information
Assessment for learning (formative)
Students will undertake the following mock assessment exercises:
Assessment of learning (summative)
The unit will be assessed as follows:
- 100% a 3 hour examination in January. Students will be given a choice of essay titles and will be expected to answer 3 questions. The essay marks will be moderated by a second independent marker.
Reading and References
Reviews and primary articles from the current scientific literature.
