Course Title: Cell biology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: BIOL5099
Course Title: Cell biology
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact : Nevil Schultz
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4221
Course Contact Email:nevil.schultz@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geoff Moss, IT Teacher geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Judi Mc Cann Program Co-ordinator Tel: 99258366
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be undertaken in conjunction with Conduct Simple Activities in a Biological Laboratory BIOL 5098
Course Description
A curriculum-based course which provides participants with the knowledge and skills to identify cell organelles and structures, state their functions and outline various cellular life-supporting processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAM087 Cell biology |
Learning Outcomes
1. Outline cell theory.
Identify that living things are made of cells
Distinguish beween living and non-living things
Describe the three tenets of Cell Theory
2. State Functions of Typical Eukaryotic Cells
Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Identify typical cell components in eukaryote cells
Identify the main features of cell components of plants and animals
Describe diffusion, osmosis and active passage across cell membranes
Describe the function of typical cell components
Identify the main features of cell components of plants and animals
Describe the structures and functions of cell membranes
3. Describe cellular processes
Outline the main aspects of cellular processes
Describe the metabolic pathways of cellular respiration & photosynthesis
4. Outline the various stages of cellular reproduction - mitosis & meiosis
Outline aspects of the cell cycle and apoptosis
Describe the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Discuss the biological significance of mitosis and meiosis
Details of Learning Activities
Class written and identification exercises on:
organisation, movement, feeding, respiration, excretion, reproduction, growth and sensitivity of cells
Cell components
• cytoplasm
• nucleus
• cell membrane
• ribosomes
• vacuoles
• endoplasmic reticula
• lysosomes
• protein microtubules
• basic structure of the macromolecules of cell structures
Eukaryote cells - plants, animal, fungi and protists
The metabolic pathways of respiration and photosynthesis
difference between diffusion and osmosis
active transport
endocytosis
exocytosis
sequence specific stages of mitosis including interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
Practical Work will be held where
- plant tissue is prepared for microscope examination and light microscopy skills will be developed
- Osmosis & Diffusion in cells is demonstrated
A Powerpoint project on cell structure run in conjunction with Operate a Personal Computer the is required to be completed under guidance of IT staff
Audiovisual & Web Animations will be used to demonstrate cell functions
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Date | Topic | Task | Practical | Assessment Due Dates |
| 1 | 12 July 2010 | Cell Theory, Characters of Living Things, Kingdoms | worksheet 1a & 1b | ||
| 2 | 19 July | Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes | worksheet 2 | worksheet 1a & 1b due | |
| 3 | 26 July | Diffusion, Active Transport Osmosis | Select organelle power point asst topic | Microscope and tissue prep prac I | worksheet 2 due |
| 4 | 2 Aug | Respiration | Microscope and tissue prep prac II | ||
| 5 | 9 Aug | Photosynthesis | Prac 1 report due | ||
| 6 | 16 Aug | Enzymes, | |||
| 7 | 23 Aug | Mitosis & Meiosis | Osmosis & Diffusion prac 2 | ||
| 8 | 30 Aug | Revision | Osmosis & Diffusion prac 2 report due | ||
| 9 | 6 Sept | Exam Wed 8 Sept | Organelle Powerpoint Asst due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Elvins et. al, 2004, Biology One, Heinemann, Melbourne
Overview of Assessment
This is a curriculum-based course which will be scored out of 100%
Assessment may include assignments, exams, presentations and practical reports
Assessment Tasks
Three worksheets: 5 % each = 15%
Two practicals: 10 % each = 20 %
Devise a Powerpoint show on the structure & function of a cell organelle: 20%
Exams : 45 %
Assessment Matrix
Worksheets/Group Work : 30%
Assignment : 30%
Exams : 40%
Other Information
For information on late submission of work or absence on the day of assessment, please go to the Program site on the Learning Hub for C3209 Certificate III in Science or contact the Program Co-ordinator, Judi Mc Cann.
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