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

Module Title	Cell Structure and Function
Module Code	BE230
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Christine Loscher Semester 2: Christine Loscher Autumn: Christine Loscher
Module Teacher	Christine Loscher
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To give a basic understanding of the structures and functions of membranes and subcellular organelles in the life of a cell To overview the process by which cells communicate with their environment To outline how membranous organelles in the cell are integrated into a network for protein trafficking To cite examples of abnormal transport, signalling and trafficking systems in human disease To introduce special techniques for the study of cell structure and function

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the process of protein trafficking in and out of the cell
2. Describe the complete process of cell signalling communication from receptor activation to the downstream changes in cell function
3. Explain the role of common intracellular signalling molecules in cell activation
4. Discriminate between the different signalling pathways in cells
5. Identify the structural organisation and function of the cell membrane

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Cell structure and function
Independent learning	89	Reading recommended literature
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

Indicative Syllabus.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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 1

Indicative Reading List