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Core Module Information
Module title: Cell Biology: Structure and Function
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS07109
Module leader: Fiona Kerr
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module covers fundamental concepts of cell organisation, structure and function in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell types. The cell biology component explores cell membranes, cell walls/envelopes, cellular organelles and their specialisations, the cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis, cell motility, cell specialisation.The molecular component covers (in depth) the flow of genetic information: DNA replication, transcription and translation and cell signalling.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their component parts.

LO2: Outline the role of key processes within the cell, including cell division, and the role of metabolic pathways in the normal functioning of the cell.

LO3: Describe mechanisms by which information is processed, transferred and utilised to control cellular processes with special reference to cell signalling and transport.

LO4: Describe specialised adaptations of cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, to their environments.

LO5: Use and apply a cell biology technique to generate and interpret data.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fiona Kerr
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 On campus lectures introducing the background to cell biology and the basis for the 5 key areas that make a cell a cell. Pre-recorded lectures are provided after class to support learning and revision.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 9 Wet laboratory classes introduce students to experimental techniques in cell biology, including microscopy and DNA extraction. Collection of data in these classes provides the basis for writing up the lab report assessment.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Tutorial sessions are delivered on campus in smaller groups and enable students to apply their learning from their lectures and reading to solving problems related to cell biology.
Independent Learning Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 The exam is online and open-book and therefore encompasses application of knowledge through answering short questions, problem solving activities and in-depth discussion of the wider topic around cell biology.
Online Guided independent study 150 Directed reading and recommended texts are provided on Moodle.
Face To Face Tutorial 2 Assessment preparation tutorials are delivered to the whole class to provide support on expectations and skills required to complete the lab report and exam assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Laboratory report 40 1~2~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 1000 words You are required to attend 3 independent laboratories in order to gain a range of skills in cell biology. You can then choose one of the experiments to write-up a lab report, but this is dependent on also having attended all 3 laboratories.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours This is a timed, open-book exam in which you will need to apply your knowledge of cell biology through short answer, problem solving and discursive long-answer questions.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS07109 Cell biology: Structure and Function
 

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