SCTB560 – Cells in Action
Module code
SCTB560
Module title
Cells in Action
Prescription
The aim of this module is to teach the principles of cellular biology, to underpin later studies and practical workplace application
Programmes
- FT0001
- FT0004
- SC1302
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 75
- Self directed hours
- 75
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Describe the form of a variety of cell types
2. Identify eukaryotic cell organelles and describe their functions
3. Describe how materials enter and leave cells
4. Explain how cells divide
5. Describe nucleic acids and protein synthesis
6. Outline energy transformations in cells
7. Describe how genetic information is inherited
8. Explain the sources of variation in organisms
9. Describe the structure and organisation of plants and animals
10. Evaluate the utility of biological principles when applied in selected technology contexts - Content
- The form, size and structure of bacteria, cyanobacteria, and typical plant and animal cells (i.e. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells); the structure and function of cell organelles; cell membrane transport, cell division including binary fission, mitosis, meiosis and cytokinesis; DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; anaerobic and aerobic cellular respiration; photosynthesis.
The structure and function of genes and chromosomes, Mendelian inheritance, sex-linked inheritance, polygenic inheritance, linkage and gene mapping, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, variation arising from meiosis and mutation, chromosomal and point mutations, mutagenic agents.
Levels of organisation and tissues of plants and animals, including body directions, body planes and body regions.
Examples illustrating the application of biological principles and knowledge. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Students will gain knowledge from lectures, tutorials, projects, practical sessions, and other learning activities that are relevant to students' industry / technology focus.
