Molecular Biology of the Cell
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2059 | Biosciences | 2 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS2059
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
A detailed study of the core molecular processes that enable cells to function such as DNA biochemistry, gene expression, protein synthesis and degradation. These sessions will complement lectures on basic eukaryotic cell biology covering a range of organelles and cell structures including the nucleus, plastids, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies and secretion together with a consideration of cell differentiation.
Target Students
Biosciences students
Classes
- One 4-hour seminar
- One 4-hour practicum
- One 6-hour practicum
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 4 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 2 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 2 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 2 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 2 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester Further Activity Detail: Lectures (17 x 2 hours and 1 x 1 hour); Practical classes (1 x 6 and 1 x 4 hours), Poster presentation, feedback and tutorials (1 x 4 and 1 x 1 hours). Breakdown of hours: Taught classes (45 hours); coursework (practical write-up and poster (20 hours); revision and examination (30 hours).
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Poster Presentation
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): Examsys Examination (2 hours)
Educational Aims
This module aims to teach students about the basic molecular processes that underpin the function of eukaryotic cells and to describe how different organelles within the cell function, with an emphasis on the dynamic nature of cell biology.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Explain the mechanisms of key molecular processes taking place within cells associated with DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
2. Distinguish different molecular mechanisms regulating gene expression within cells,
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the molecular and cellular components of Eukaryotic cells and their function and how cellular components are integrated into cellular function.
4. Appreciate the use of modern imaging technology and marker molecules in elucidating cellular function and recognise the highly dynamic nature of rapidity of cellular function.
5. Demonstrate intellectual skills to evaluate critically molecular and cell biology research papers
6. Develop professional skills in scientific information retrieval and to work safely in a laboratory situation.
Conveners
- Prof Sandy Hwei San Loh