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BIOL2120 CELL BIOLOGY
by
Lawrence Chiu, PhD
Email: [email protected]
2020-21 (1st Term) Mon 8:30 - 11:15
https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/98676874683
Expected Learning Outcomes
• To recognize the structures and functions of some basic components of a eukaryotic cell;
• To explain how normal cells are maintained by regulating their division and death; and
• To apply the basic knowledge of cell biology in understanding and treatment of diseases, which
are caused by changes or losses in cell functions.
Course Content
Topic
1.
Introduction - Cell Biology & Microscopy
2.
Membranes - Their Chemistry, Structure and Functions
3.
Transport across Membrane - Overcoming the Permeability Barrier
4.
The Endomembrane System - Transport within a Eukaryotic Cell
Mid-term Online Quiz [05/10]
5.
Signal Transduction Mechanisms - Their Messengers and Receptors
6.
Cytoskeleton - Structures for Maintaining Cell Shape and Internal
Organization
7.
Cell Cycle - The Events of Cell Growth and Division
8.
Apoptosis - The Programme to Cell Death
9.
Clinic Applications in Cell Biology
Final Online Quiz [07/12]
Assessments
1.
Meetings and Discussions with Senior Student Tutors (10%)
2.
Midterm Problem Set (10%) and Online Quiz (20%) (on topics 1-4)* [05/10]
3.
Final Problem Set (25%) and Online Quiz (35%) (on topics 5-9)*
[07/12]
* May be replaced by face-to-face exams if the COVID-19 pandemic stabilizes
References
Core
• Jeff Hardin, Gregory Bertoni, Lewis J. Kleinsmith and Wayne M. Becker. Becker’s World of the
Cell, 9th Edition, Boston: Benjamin Cummings.
Supplementary
• Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts and
Peter Walter. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th Edition, NY: Garland Science.
• Selected videos on the web
Grade Descriptors
A / ADemonstrates excellent understanding of knowledge, exceptionally insightful approach in handling
problems, and fluent expression of argument in cell biology, founded on careful reading and critical
evaluation of relevant materials.
B+ / B / BDemonstrates a good to very good grasp of knowledge, generally persuasive approach in handling
problems and clear expression of argument in cell biology, with evidence of careful reading and
evaluation of relevant materials.
C+ / C / CDemonstrates basic understanding of knowledge but with some errors and vague approach in
handling problems and expression of argument in cell biology, with evidence of reading of relevant
materials.
D+ / D
Demonstrates minimal understanding of knowledge and capability in handling problems and
expression of argument in cell biology, with little evidence of reading of relevant materials.
F
Demonstrates inadequate understanding of knowledge and serious mistakes in handling problems
in cell biology, without evidence of reading of relevant materials.
** Students submitting assignment done by third party is also a serious misconduct and regarded as fraud or
academic dishonesty. The updated Procedures are available at the University’s website “Honesty in Academic
Work: A Guide for Students and Teachers” (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/).
REMINDER: Students please note the aforementioned marking scheme, grade descriptors, academic honesty
principle and the university penalty guideline are all applicable to this course. General university regulations are
available on line: http://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/general-information/university-regulations; please check
them out.