Module Details

Module Code: BIOL6014
Title: Mammalian Cell Biology
Long Title: Fundamentals of Mammalian Cell Biology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the fundamentals of cell biology. It deals with the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and antibodies. The structure and function of cells and cell division are also covered.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules.
LO2 Discuss the structure, function and factors that affect the activity of enzymes.
LO3 Explain the structure and function of eurkaryotic cells and their subcellular organelles.
LO4 Explain the role and function of antibodies and their industrial significance.
LO5 Carry out experiments for identification, measurement and interaction of biological molecules.
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).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Biological Molecules.
Structure organization and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, membranes, and nucleic acids. Functional chemical and chemical bonding in biological molecules.
Enzymes & Metabolism
Enzymes, effect of pH, temperature, inhibitors, competitive and non-competitive inhibitors. Enzyme cofactors. Introduction to enzyme kinetics. Energy and ATP. Overview of cellular respiration.
Cells and Cell cycle
Cell structure and function of sub cellular organelles of eukaryotic cells. Cell cycle, cell division.
Antibodies
Function and role of antibodies, immune response, antibody/antigen interaction, nature of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies. Industrial applications.
Laboratory Programme
Simple tests for Proteins, Fats and Carbohydrates. Construction of a standard graph and estimation of unknown. Organization and simultaneous execution of experiments to demonstrate diffusion, osmosis and dialysis. Influence of temperature on activity of the enzyme amylase. Effect of boiling, pH extremes enzyme concentration and time on different enzymatic reactions. Antibody-antigen reactions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
I hour written examination
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
1 hour written examination
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Laboratory Practicals and reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

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 Classroom Instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Laboratory practicals Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student study of course material and report writing Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom Instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Laboratory practicals Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student study of course material and report writing Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Sadava, H.Craig Heller, Gordon H. Orians, William K. Purves, David M. Hillis. (2007), Life The Science of Biology, 8th Edition. W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, Basingstoke, [ISBN: ISBN: 0716799014 ISBN13 9780716799016].
  • Jeffrey C. Pommerville. (2007), Alcamo's Laboratory Fundamentals of Microbiology, 8th Edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, [ISBN: ISBN 0763743038 ISBN13 9780763743031].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Hard or Soft, Course Notes.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SGMPP_6 Certificate in GMP and Process Operations 1 Mandatory