School of Science - Department of Biological Sciences

( 0334231 Cell Biology (Credit Hours :3))

• Course Description :This course deals with the cell as a unit of structure of all living organisms. It includes: Cell theory. Principles and technology of microscopy, biological membranes: Ultrastructure and function and their role in controlling cellular responses to cell matrix. Intracellular compartments: Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, lysosomes and peroxisomes ultrastructure and function. Energy transformers: Mitochondria and chloroplasts. The course concentrates also on the nuclear ultrastructure. Chromatin and DNA packaging. Nucleolus and ribosome’s biosynthesis. Cell cycle and mechanism of cell division. Also studies cellular junctions. Adhesions and extracellular structures. Cell-to-substratum interactions. Transient differentiations associated with surface activity. Motile cell processes. Plant cell wall and plasmodesmata and bacterial cell wall. The course investigates also the structural elements of cytoskeleton, microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments ultrastructure and functions. Cellular movement: motility and contractility and cell-to cell signalling. The course deals also with cellular aspects of cancer, aging and death. A- Aims: Students will have an understanding of the biology of cells, especially eukaryotic cells. B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the tools with which cells are studied 2. Understand the overall cellular and molecular components of cells. 3. Relate subcellular structure to function 4. Explain the main processes that occur within the eukaryotic cell 5. Understand the mechanisms of cell-matrix and cell-cell interaction.
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• Department : Biological Sciences
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• Course Level :Bachelor
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  0334231 E-Syllabus cell Biology Fall Semester 2020.pdf