BIOL3001 Current Topics in Cell Biology

Module Overview

This module provides a detailed and up-to-date study of a small number of topics in modern cell biology

Aims and Objectives

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to provide a detailed and up-to-date study of a small number of topics in modern cell biology

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Explain how chromatin is structured and regulated
Describe or explain the cell biology of other selected topics covered in the module
Describe how eukaryotic genome is organised in interphase nuclei and in mitotic chromosomes
Explain how specific components of the cytoplasmic cytoskeleton are structured and function.
Describe the organisation and function of the extracellular matrix (ECM), including cellular interactions with the ECM and key molecules involved.
Explain key factors in stem cell biology
Describe the structure and function of centromeres and kinetochores
Explain the structure and function of mitotic spindle
Describe the cell biology of the vascular system
Describe how cellular degradation pathways such as autophagy function and their relationship to disease

Syllabus

The module provides an advanced level module that will give students insight into selected topics in cell biology. These topics cover the structure and function of eukaryotic genome, chromosomes, the cytoskeleton, the organisation and function of the extracellular matrix, the mitotic spindle, stem cells, cellular degradation mechanisms, and vascular cell biology.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises, independent learning

Type	Hours
Lecture	20
Independent Study	130
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	20%
Written exam (2 hours)	80%

Referral

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	20%
Written exam (2 hours)	80%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External

Linked modules

BIOL2002 or BIOL2010