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
Understanding of structure and function of basic bioactive macromolecules
Understanding of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell function. Understanding of plant and animal cell function and relation between cell structure and function
Understanding of complex biological processes at cellular level
Understanding of cell-environment relationship
Understanding of basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.
ABILITIES
1. Using advanced experimental cell biology techniques
2. Studying scientific and popular papers on cell biology published in Polish or English. Communicating in English (level B2)
3. Preparing multimedial or written presentations, analyzing and discussing obtained results
4. Planning and conducting of basic experiments
SOCIAL AWARENESS
1. Broading his/her interest in biological sciences. Actualizing knowledge on cell biology
2. Improving his/her team working abilities
3. Carefully and critically interpreting knowledge and information coming from scientific literature and mass media
4. Assessing the risks associated with the research techniques used. Expressing responsibility of safe work conditions
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
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Biotechnology, part-time (evening) first-cycle
- Biology, full-time first cycle studies
- Biotechnology, full-time first-cycle studies
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