The aim of this course is to learn: • the structure of the cell • the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes • the role of the chromatin/nucleus and the importance of genetic information; how cells use the genetic information • the structure and the role of intracellular organelles • cell division: the cell cycle and the mitosis • meiosis
Course Prerequisites
Fundamentals of general biology, in particular, the student should know the general structure of the cell. Fundamentals of molecular biology and biochemistry are also required, in particular, knowledge of the chemical composition of sugars, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons PowerPoint presentations Active learning: the students will be asked to interact with the teacher during the lessons
Assessment Methods
The Cell Biology exam will be written with 31 multiple choice questions and will focus on the topics covered during the lessons. The maximum score is 31 points (30 cum laude). One point for correct answer, zero points for incorrect answers, zero points for unanswered questions. The cell biology grade will contribute to the final living molecules grade, calculated based on the weighted average among the different modules of Living Molecules.
Texts
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th edition Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter Garland Science, 2014
Contents
Organization and diversity of cells. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Chromatin, chromosomes, mitosis and cell cycle Meiosis and recombination. Organization of the genome Intracellular Compartments: Mitochondria, RER, REL, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes and cytoskeleton Intracellular vesicle trafficking
Course Language
English
More information
Office hours: by appointment. Please email roberto.ciccone@unipv.it
