Module Details

Module Code: BIOL6008
Title: Cell Biology
Long Title: Cell Biology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the students to the key questions of cell biology concerning the structure of biomolecules, cells and cellular arrangement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the structure and function of biomolecules.
LO2 Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their structural components.
LO3 Describe different histological tissues.
LO4 Analyse biomolecules and cells using core techniques and equipment in the laboratory.
LO5 Recognise, manage, and contain the different hazards encountered in clinical laboratories and apply the appropriate Health & Safety procedures.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Biomolecules and Cells
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Biomolecules
Water, amino acids and peptides, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and the backbone structure of nucleic acids, vitamins.
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Overview of different cellular structure. Prokaryotic structure and function of cell components including cell wall, flagella, fimbriae, pili. Eukaryotic cell structure, cell compartments, membranes.
Normal Histology
Epithelium tissue, connective tissue, nervous tissue, muscle tissue.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Theory of cell biomolecules and different cell types
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory skills
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Cell Biology theory
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Cell biology lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Appropriate laboratory sessions Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bruce Alberts el al.. (2014), Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th. Garland Science, [ISBN: 9780815344643].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Irwin Berman. (2003), Colour Atlas of Basic Histology, 3rd. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071402880].
  • Nelson, D.L. & Cox, M.M.. (2017), Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th. W.H. Freeman, [ISBN: 9781464126116].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 1 Mandatory