Download CCN2254 Cell Biology

June 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Community College
Subject Description Form
Subject Code
CCN2254
Subject Title
Cell Biology
Level
2
Credit Value
3
Medium of
Instruction
English
Pre-requisite /
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
Pre-requisite
Objectives
This subject equips students with the knowledge of the molecular basis
of cellular structures and functions. Lectures focus on the biochemical
function of cellular organelles, as well as the interactions of the cells
with the extracellular environment. It provides an insight of how
organelles maintain the homeostasis of the cell, and how various cells
interact and maintain the organisms and hence the preservation of our
internal environment.
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
CCN1109 General Biology or CCN2233 Human Biology I
(a) describe the structural organisation of eukaryotic cells, including
an introduction to the major types of subcellular organelles, their
structures and functions.
(b) relate the properties and functions of plasma membrane to its
architecture.
(c) explain the phenomena that are essential to cellular activities:
energy transformations and the use of enzymes to catalyse
chemical reactions.
(d) integrate the working principles of different types of microscopy
commonly used in cell biology and apply the techniques in
different situations.
(e) identify different signalling molecules involved in controlling a
eukaryotic cell cycle.
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to Cells and Chemistry of Cells
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Importance of biomolecules in cells,
bioenergetics and catalysis; Visualisation of cells and subcellular
structures with different types of microscopy.
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Structure and Function of Cell Organelles
The architecture of plasma membrane structure; Functions and
transport across membrane; Internal membranes and cell energetic;
cytoskeleton (actin and myosin, tubulin and microtubules) and cell
movement; Function of endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi
apparatus, mitochondrion, enzymes, motile structures (cilia, flagella
and centromeres) and the nucleus.
Cell Cycles and Development of Cell Specificity in Eukaryotes
Cell cycle: mitosis and meiosis; Cells in early stage of development,
cell lineage and differentiation, regulation in development and
differentiation.
Control of Cell Signalling
Types of cell signalling; Basis and understanding of cell signalling,
major types of signalling cascades.
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
Lectures reinforce the knowledge of cellular structures and functions.
The maintenance of the integrity of cell, the interaction of cells to
preserve the internal environment for the organism, and the interaction
of cell with the external environment will also be introduced. Lectures
will be conducted in an interesting and interactive manner, and students
will be encouraged to participate in class.
Tutorials provide students with opportunities to broaden and reinforce
the general knowledge obtained in the lectures. Students will be
engaged in case studies, class discussions, video demonstration, and
presentations to strengthen and back up the knowledge. Laboratory
sessions enhance the knowledge learnt in lectures / tutorials with the
introduction of some basic techniques of cell biology.
Assessment
Methods in
Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
A variety of assessment tools will be used to develop and assess
students’ achievement of the subject intended learning outcomes.
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
weighting
Intended subject learning
outcomes to be assessed
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d
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Continuous Assessment*
50
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Test
20
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Individual assignment
15
9
9
9
9
9
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Group assignment
15
9
9
9
9
Final Examination
50
9
9
9
9
Total
100
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*Continuous assessment items and/or weighting may be adjusted by the subject
team subject to the approval of the College Programme Committee.
To pass this subject, students are required to obtain Grade D or above
in both the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination.
Student Study
Class contact
Hours
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Effort Expected
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Lecture
26
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Tutorial
9
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Laboratory
4
Other student study effort
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Self-study
52
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Continuous Assessment
39
Total student study effort
Reading List and
References
130
Recommended Textbook
Becker W.M., Kleinsmith, L.J. & Hardin, J. (2012). The World of the
Cell. (8th ed.), Pearson/Benjamin/Cummings Int. Ed.
References
Alberts, B. et al. (2010). Essential Cell Biology. (3rd ed.), Garland.
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