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. Understand the structures and purposes of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, especially macromolecules, membranes, and organelles.
  2. Description of the function, composition and properties of the plasma membrane.
  3. Understand the principles of the cell theory, the importance of the nucleus and its components.
  4. Knowledge about the process of cell division and its regulatory checkpoints.
  5. Familiarity about cell’s cytoskeleton and how they affect cell shape, function, and movement.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ZOL-113

Cell Biology

Students will be able to

CO 10: Explain the structures and purposes of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, especially macromolecules, membranes, and organelles.

CO 11: Describe the function, composition and properties of the plasma membrane.

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

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

CO 14: Identify 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 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: 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: 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 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.
References: 
  • 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.
Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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