Cell Biology 1400-112BK
Cell. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. Cell membranes. Cytoplasm. Cellular organelles. Mitochondria and chloroplasts. Structure and function of cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix. Cellular interactions. Transport, endo- and exocytosis. Signal transduction. Stem cells and differentiation. Replication and expression of genetic material. Cell cycle. Mitosis. Meiosis. Apoptosis. Cellular transformation.
Practical:
Basic microscopy techniques including fluorescent and confocal microscopy.
Current techniques of molecular cell biology - cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, in situ hybridization.
Eukaryotic cell cycle.
Structure and function of interphase nucleus.
Structure and function of cytoskeleton. Cell movements.
Mitosis. Inhibitors of cell division. Chromosomal aberration. Analysis of karyotype.
Poliploidization, endomitosis, politenization, amplification.
In vitro cell culture.
Type of course
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
The student knows and understands:
K_W02_Bt – the problems of the natural sciences, conceptual categories and scientific terminology, as well as the development of research methods; is able to indicate the most important scientific discoveries in the history of biological sciences, including biotechnology.
K_W04_Bt – advanced techniques and tools used in the study of natural phenomena; understands the importance of experimental work in biotechnology and can describe the significance of molecular analyses in biological and medical research.
K_W04_Bi – the functioning of cellular structures at an advanced level and can present the key functional relationships both between cellular components and between individual cells.
K_W05_Bi – the morphological and anatomical structure of organisms and understands the functioning of the organism as a whole.
K_W09_Bi – biological diversity at a basic level and understands the natural phenomena and processes that shape it.
K_W12_Bi – the basic conceptual categories and terminology of biochemistry, microbiology, the biology of fungi, plants and animals, genetics and molecular biology, as well as environmental biology.
K_W13_Bi – the general environmental conditions of life and the influence of environmental factors on the development and functioning of living organisms and viruses; identifies the main threats to the condition of aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments.
SKILLS
The student knows and understands how to:
K_U02_Bt – read and comprehend professional literature in a modern foreign language (English) and communicate at the B2 level.
K_U07_Bt – critically develop a selected scientific issue in the form of a written report with proper documentation, or present it as a multimedia presentation using advanced information and communication technologies.
K_U08_Bt – obtain and characterize biological material.
K_U01_Bi – apply basic techniques and research tools in experimental biology (including fieldwork) and explain the principles of their operation.
K_U02_Bi – read and understand scientific and popular-scientific biological texts in both the native and a foreign language and communicate in a foreign language at the B2 level.
K_U06_Bi – under the supervision of a mentor, develop a selected biological problem based on literature data and own research results, using proper documentation.
K_U07_Bi – present obtained results in the form of a written paper or multimedia presentation using advanced information and communication technologies.
COMPETENCES
The student is ready to:
K_K01_Bt – understand biological phenomena and processes occurring in nature.
K_K03_Bt – demonstrate responsibility for their own work and entrusted equipment; show respect for their own and others’ work.
K_K04_Bt – work effectively in a team.
K_K05_Bt – observe fundamental ethical principles in professional work and daily life.
K_K06_Bt – communicate to society information about new achievements in biotechnology and present this information in an understandable manner.
K_K01_Bi – broaden their interests within the natural sciences.
K_K04_Bi – engage in continuous self-education and updating of knowledge in the field of mathematical and natural sciences.
K_K05_Bi – apply basic principles of safe biological experimentation and proper conduct in emergency situations.
K_K07_Bi – work in a team and remain open to new ideas.
K_K08_Bi – critically analyze information appearing in mass media and professional literature.
Assessment criteria
Lecture: Written exam with open-ended questions.
Exercises: Each exercise is scored based on the completed protocol. If a student fails to complete more than two exercises or has two absences from classes, they can't write the test (single-choice test). After successfully passing the test, the student is eligible to take the written exam for the lecture.
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
Alberts i wsp. Podstawy Biologii Komórki. PWN 2005
Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Publishing Inc. 2002
Kilarski. Strukturalne podstawy biologii komórki. PWN 2003
Wojtaszek i wsp.. Biologia komórki roślinnej, tom I i II, PWN 2007
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