Module Code - Title:
BY4201
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FOUNDATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1
Year Last Offered:
N/A
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module addresses the structures and biochemical properties of key biological molecules such as nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates and proteins. Students will discover how enzymes work and look at their importance in the catalysis of biological reactions. The module also considers the origin of cells and examines their main components.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Cell Biology to include;
- Cell structure and organelles
- Mechanism of cell division
- Introduction to DNA
- Chromosome structure
- RNA and transcription and translation
- Protein structure and amino acids
- Differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Introduction to key families of microorganisms including prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi and yeasts.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Identify intracellular structures in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Describe the way that these structures are involved in the normal functioning
of the cell.
- Explain the role of key biomolecules e.g. DNA, RNA and protein in how cells
function.
- Describe the processes of cellular replication.
- Apply key concepts in genetics.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Recognise the the basic principles of how cells function in health and be aware
of how this may become compromised and lead to disease
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
None
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The curriculum has been designed to foster enquiry and self-directed learning among students, by ensuring a research informed curriculum and encouraging discussion within a supportive learning environment. This module will be taught via lecture, labs and tutorial. Outside this formal contact the student will be encouraged to develop skills in acquiring information as individual learners as well as working in group learning teams. This module addresses the graduate attributes of curious (providing knowledge and critical thinking), agile (developing the independent learner) and articulate (developing interpersonal and collaborative skills).
Lecture content will be constantly updated to incorporate new findings in the field of Cell Biology/ Microbiology.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Urry, Cain, Wasserman (2021)
Campbell Biology, 12th Edition
, Pearson
Willey J, Sandman K, Wood D (2012)
Prescott' Microbiology 12th Edition
, McGraw Hill
Other Relevant Texts:
Lodish H., Berk A., Kaiser CA., (2007)
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th Edition
, WH Freeman & Co.
George Plopper, PhD; Diana Bebek Ivankovic, PhD (2021)
Principles of Cell Biology, Third Edition,
, Jones and Bartlett Learning
George Plopper, PhD; David Sharp, PhD; Eric Sikorski, PhD (2015)
Lewin's Cells, Third Edition,
, Jones and Bartlett Learning
Jocelyn E. Krebs, PhD; Elliott S. Goldstein, PhD; Stephen T. Kilpatrick, PhD (2018)
Lewin's GENES XII. 12th Edition
, Jones and Bartlett Learning
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BMMESUUFA - BACHELOR OF MEDICINE BACHELOR OF SURGERY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
elizabeth.ryan@ul.ie