Unit name | Molecular Cell Biology |
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Unit code | BIOC20001 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Cory |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Biochemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The unit will develop material introduced in the Level C/4 Biochemistry units.
It covers how the cell is organised at a molecular level, the intracellular signalling pathways used by cells in response to stimulation, cell communication, properties of the extracellular matrix and cytoskeleton and how these molecular processes are integrated into cell behaviours such as cell migration and cell cycle progression.
The teaching in the unit is normally delivered through lectures and is supported by practical sessions and data handling workshops.
The unit aims to develop an understanding the following areas:
Element 1. Cellular Organisation
Element 2. Cellular Signalling
Element 3. Cellular Behaviours
The units aims to develop the following skills:
The ability to research and present a defined area of Biochemistry in written form.
Students should be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge and understanding of cellular organisation and the trafficking pathways in cells.
2. Knowledge and understanding of intracellular protein degradation.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved intracellular signalling in response to stimulation.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the extracellular matrix, cell-cell adhesions and the cytoskeleton and how these are involved in cell shape and the regulation of cell movement.
5. Knowledge and understanding cell cycle regulation, apoptosis and autophagy.
6. Knowledge and understanding of relevant biochemical techniques.
7. The ability to research a specific biochemical topic using textbooks and the scientific literature and to present findings in a written format
The teaching in the unit is normally delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, workshops and practicals.
Coursework: 40%
Timed assessment: 60%
Core reading:
Additional/supplementary reading: