CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – describe the structure, function, and organization of cellular components, including the plasma membrane, organelles, cytoskeleton, vesicles, and extracellular matrix.; LO2 – explain the key cellular processes such as membrane trafficking, metabolic pathways in mitochondria and chloroplasts, and the mechanisms of cellular motility; LO3 – outline how cells coordinate activities and communicate with each other and their environment, focusing on growth regulation, development, and signal transduction pathways, including those involved in cancer; LO4 – illustrate the fundamental molecular biology concepts, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein synthesis, and the regulation of gene expression.; LO5 – analyze the molecular mechanisms of cell signalling pathways involved in real life application. Observing the importance of the signalling regulation pathway and impact in the case of dysregulation and explore ways to leverage it for clinical practice.

Topics:

1. Topic 01 Cell Structure Plasma Membrane;
2. Topic 02 Cell Structure Mitochondria;
3. Topic 03 Cell Structure Photosynthesis;
4. Topic 04 Cell Structure Membrane Traffic;
5. Topic 05 Cell Structure Cytoskeleton & Motility;
6. Topic 06 Interaction with Environment Anchoring;
7. Topic 07 Interaction with Environment Neighbouring Cells;
8. Topic 08 Gene Recap & Central Dogma Replication;
9. Topic 09 Central Dogma Transcription;
10. Topic 10 Central Dogma Translation;
11. Topic 11 Gene Regulation;
12. Topic 12 Gene Regulation in Central Dogma;
13. Topic 13 Cell Division;
14. Topic 14 Cell Signalling & Transduction;
15. Topic 15 Molecular Techniques;
16. Topic 16 Signalling in Cancer;
17. Topic 17 Signalling in Immune System.