Cell Biology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to cells and Chemistry of Cells Importance of biomolecules in cells, bioenergetics and catalysis. Visualization of cells and subcellular structures with different types of microscopy. Cells and Development Differentiation of cells during embryonic development. Cell types and functions. Structure and Function of Cell Organelles The architecture of plasma membrane, transport across membrane, internal membranes and cell energetic; cytoskeleton and cell movement; endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, mitochondrion, and the nucleus. Control of Cell Growth and Cell Death in Eukaryotes Different phases of cell cycle and its regulations; mechanisms of cell death. Control of cell signaling Types of cell signaling. Basis and understanding of cell signaling, major types of signaling cascades. -- 1 of 3 --

目标

1. To develop students an understanding of basic chemical components of cells; an appreciation of cellular structures and functions. 2. Upon completion, students will have acquired the basic concepts of cell biology, and built up a solid foundation for studies in the other aspects of genetics and biotechnology.

先修要求

General Biology

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures Acquire general and basic understandings and concepts of the subject using an interactive approach. Tutorials Provide informal sessions for discussion on various subject materials, using exercises and case studies. Practical lab Students would learn important experimental techniques and be trained to develop their ability in designing experiments, data interpretation and report writing. Self-study Students will be given a reading list for their own self-study. Reading list will be extracted from the recommended textbooks.