Introduction to Cell Biology and Physiology

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Describe the hormonal main controls on metabolism.
• Understand the structure and function of the cytoskeleton.
• Describe the structure of a typical biological membrane and explain the ways in which polar and non-polar substances cross this barrier.
• Identify each of the main steps involved in the cell cycle and consequences of the process going wrong.
• Describe the main neuroendocrine axes.
• Recognise and be able to describe the structure and function of key components of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
• Describe the endocrine regulation of reproduction.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Draw annotated diagrams of biological structures and features.
• Know how to safely set up a compound microscope, prepare slides of biological samples and observe biological structures using and appropriate magnification.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Be able to analyse and present data.
• Develop team-based skills in working in a laboratory in a small group.
• Understand how to work safely in a laboratory and to put this into practise.

Organelles and components of the cell.

Cell division.

Organisation of cells into tissues.

Endocrine system.

Hormonal control of metabolism

Endocrine regulation of reproduction.

The module will be taught using a combination of lectures and laboratory practical classes.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Practical

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.