BIO3032 : Cellular Systems (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ethan Hack
- Lecturer: Professor Frank Sargent, Dr Timothy Boswell
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To inform students about key cellular processes that influence cells’ ability to function and to co-ordinate their functions with other cells,under normal and stressful conditions; to identify genetic, physiological and environmental factors that influence these processes; to enhance students’ ability to understand and evaluate evidence underlying descriptions of cellular processes.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Introduction: normal and abnormal growth and development.
• How cells respond to stress.
• Growth factors, signal transduction and cell cycle control.
• Cellular basis of biological rhythms.
• Membrane transport and responses to stress in bacteria.
• Workshop and formative data interpretation exercise.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Preparation for summative coursework assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Completion of formative coursework assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Completion of summative coursework assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | Online via Canvas - A combination of short recordings of lecture material and other media. Includes |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Reading recommended articles and students' own follow-up |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Preparation for workshop and module talks |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 13 | 2:00 | 26:00 | Lecture material follow up: study of recordings and supplementary material |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Discussion linked to non-synchronous lecture materials test |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The online lecture materials explain key concepts and outline illustrative examples, which are developed further through module talks, directed research and reading and independent study. Structured research and reading is needed in preparation for the on-line workshop, which provides a forum for groups of students to share their interpretations of published data relating to topics in the module.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 100 | Interpretation of published research linked to the lecture materials |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Data interpretation test |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative coursework assesses students’ skill in logical thought and analysis of scientific data in relation to lecture materials and additional reading. The formative data interpretation exercise, following from the workshop, helps students develop their ability to scrutinise and understand data presented in a structured form.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BIO3032's Timetable