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| Unit name |
Life Processes Part A: Building A Cell |
| Unit code |
BIOL10006 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
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| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Andy Bailey |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None.
|
| Co-requisites |
None.
|
| School/department |
School of Biological Sciences |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Life Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
The unit will introduce the common processes which govern cell maintenance and how cells communicate and ‘relate’ to one another within a multicellular organism. It will include topics on subcellular organisation, genetics, cell growth, division, maintenance within its local environment and metabolism to generate and store energy. At the end of the unit students will have an understanding of the processes required to ‘build a cell’.
Aims:
- To present a solid foundation for cell maintenance by covering broad processes drawing on examples from different model organisms across kingdoms (animals, plants and bacteria).
- To create a broad objective understanding of the intellectual and practical skills required by biologists.
- To provide a basis for higher-level biological courses, or a support for other science courses involving living organisms.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to implement successful independent study techniques;
- Recognise and identify the common processes which govern cell maintenance;
- Observe and apply knowledge of the processes required to build a cell;
- Apply and use a range of biological practical skills.
Teaching Information
- 3 x lectures weekly;
- 1 x 3 hour practical session weekly.
Self-directed learning weeks will occur in weeks 6 and 12. Students are expected to spend this time on directed reading.
Assessment Information
The unit mark is comprised of:
- 80%: a 1 hour multiple choice question exam which will take place in the January examination period. Tests ILOs 1, 2, 3.
- 20%: assessed practicals (i.e. post lab tests). Tests ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Reading and References
Recommended Reading
Campbell Biology, Pearson.
