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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Module Code	BE101
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Christine Loscher Semester 2: Christine Loscher Autumn: Christine Loscher
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the cell and focus on the basic biochemistry, physiology and molecular detail of animals and plants.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain the function of the components/organelles of a cell
2. Describe the process of cell division
3. Outline the application of cells to industry
4. Explain the basics of animal and plant diversity
5. Discuss the molecular composition of cells
6. Describe basic biochemical processes that take place within cells such as cellular respiration, fermentation and photosynthesis
7. Outline the basic components of the immune system

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Assignment	12	On-line short answer questions
Independent learning	66	Reading recommended literature
Tutorial	11	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Origin and evolution of cells (the first cell) Structure of the Cell.
Important structures/functions within the cell.

Industrial application of cells (useful products) Growth of animal cells in culture.
Cell Division.

Whole organism.
Introduction to animal evolution/diversity Tissue types/development of organisms. Introduction to plant diversity - monocots/dicots. Vertebrate diversity and human evolution 5 model organisms - budding yeast, fruit fly, mustard plant, nematode, mouse.

Overview of Nutritional Requirements (of animals & man) Food as fuel Food for Fabrication Essential Nutrients Energy Metabolism.
Immunology.

Immune response Production of antibodies (polyclonal and monoclonal) Antibodies as diagnostic tools.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Short answer questions	They will use an on-line system to do a weekly assignment involving short answer questions	20%	Every Week

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List