Cell Biology

Paper Code: 
ZOL-113
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course objectives: 
This course will enable the students to – 
1. Analyze the structures and purpose of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, especially macromolecules, membranes, and organelles. 
2. Distinguish the function, composition and properties of the plasma membrane. 
3. Interpret the principles of the cell theory, the importance of the nucleus and its components. 
4. Explain the process of cell division and its regulatory checkpoints. 
5. Illustrate the role of cytoskeleton. 
 
Course Outcomes (Cos): 

Course 

Course Outcomes 

Learning  

and  

teaching  

strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Paper  

Code

Paper  

Title

ZOL-113 

Cell  

Biology

Students will: 

CO 10: Analyse the functioning of  nucleus and extra nuclear  organelles and understand the  intricate cellular mechanisms  involved.  

CO 11: Develop an  understanding how cells work in  healthy and diseased states and  to give a ‘health forecast’ by  analyzing the genetic database  and cell information. 

CO 12: Investigate the  importance of the nucleus and its  components. 

CO 13: Perceive detailed  knowledge about the process of  cell division and its regulatory  checkpoints. 

CO 14: Examine the three  primary components of the cell’s  cytoskeleton and how they affect  cell shape, function, and  movement.

The  

approach in  teaching: 

Discussion,  

PowerPoint  

presentation, 

Demonstration , Field Trip 

Learning  

activities for  the  

students: 

Field activities,  Simulation,  

Presentation,  Giving the  task

Class test  

Semester end examinations, Quiz,  

Assignments,  

Presentation 

Surprise test 

Open book test

 

7.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I: Diversity of Cell
● Diversity of Cell Size & shape 
● Cell theory
● Structure and difference in Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells(Animal and Plant) 
● Cell membrane: Chemical composition, membrane models 
 
9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II: Cell membrane functions
● Active and Passive transport across membranes 
● Pinocytosis, Phagocytosis 
● Endocytosis, Exocytosis 
● Cell Junctions 
 
10.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III: Cell Organelles: Structure and Function
● Endoplasmic reticulum 
● Mitochondria 
● Golgi complex 
● Ribosome 
● Lysosomes 
● Peroxisomes 
 
9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV: Nucleus
● Nucleus: Nuclear Envelope, Nucleolus 
● Cell cycle(S, G1,G2,M phase) 
● Mitosis: Phases & process of mitosis 
● Meiosis: Phases & Process of meiosis 
 
10.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V: Cytoskeleton
● Cytoskeleton: Microfilament, Microtubules(Cilia & flagella) and Intermediate filaments centrioles
● Vesicular traffic in the secretory and endocytic pathways (GERL) 
 
Essential Readings: 
● Cell Biology by C.B. Powar; Himalaya Publishing House.
● Cell Biology by  Dr. B. S. Tomar Dr. S. P. Singh Rastogi Publications-Meerut. ISBN 10: 8171337538  ISBN 13: 9788171337538
● Cell Biology Genetics Molecular Biology, Evolution And Ecology by PS Verma, VK Agarwal. s chand publisher private limited india. 14th Edition
● Cell biology by Veer bala Rastogi Medtech; 1st edition ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8195237258; ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎978-8195237258
 
References: 
SUGGESTED READINGS:
● Cell and Molecular Biology; Phillip Sheeler Donald E. Bianchi; John Wiley and Sons. 
● The Cell: A Molecular Approach. Cooper, G. Houseman G.R. SinaeurAssoc, New York. 
● Cell and Molecular Biology; De Robertis and De Robertis; Saunders College. 
● Cell and Molecular Biology; Gerald Karp; John Wiley and Sons,inc
● Essentials cell Biology II Ed., Bruce Alberts, Julian Lewis, James D.Watson; Garland Publishing. 
● Genetics; Winchester, A.M; Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
 
e-RESOURCES: 
 
JOURNALS:
• Journal of Cell Biology 
• Current Opinion in Cell Biology
• International Journal of Cell Biology
 
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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