CELLS AND LIFE

About this Course

  • 5 students enrolled
  • 2 instructors

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of cell biology. The syllabus includes topics on cell structures and unctions in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The DNA and cellular reproduction, cell membrane, cell transport and ethical issues in science and technology are also dealt with.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Illustrate principal mechanisms of cellular processes, cell division processes and their relationship to human diseases (PLO6, C3).
2 ) Demonstrate ethics and professionalism to science and technology in cell biology (PLO4, A3).
3 ) Demonstrate information retrieval and management skills in tasks related in cell biology (PLO7-A3).

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

● The cell theory
● Types of prokaryotic cells
● An overview of prokaryotic cell structure
● Prokaryotic cell membranes
● Cytoplasmic matrix
● The nucleoid
● The prokaryotic cell wall
● Components external of the cell wall

● An overview of Eukaryotic cell structure
● An overview of cells differentiation in plant and animal
● The cytoplasmic matrix, microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules
● The endoplasmic reticulum
● The golgi apparatus
● Lysosomes and endocytosis
● Eukaryotic ribosomes
● Mitochondria
● Chloroplasts
● Lysosomes
● Vacuoles
● The nucleus
● Cilia and flagella
● Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell

● Structure of nucleotides (DNA and RNA)
● Chromosomes
● Gene transcription and translation in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
● Latest findings from genomic study related to cell biology and health

● Binary fission
● The cell cycle
● M Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis): significance and stages- prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase and cytokinesis
● Meoisis: significance and stages-M1 and M2
● Comparison between mitosis and meiosis
● Gametogenesis in plants

● An overview of membrane functions
● Membrane lipids
● Membrane carbohydrates
● Membrane proteins
● Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport and osmosis
● Endocytosis and exocytosis

Our Instructor

DR. MOHD SHAFIQ BIN AAZMI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. MUHAMAD FAREEZ BIN ISMAIL

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Yes. E-certificate will be issued upon request once the participant has completed the course successfully, subject to the assessment fulfillment.