| Course Name: |
CELL BIOLOGY |
| Code |
Regular Semester |
Theoretical |
Practical |
Credits |
ECTS |
| BIO 201 |
3 |
3 |
– |
3 |
4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s)-Academic Title: |
Abdulrahman Mahmoud Dogara – |
| Teaching Assistant: |
Gashen Bakhtyar |
| Course Language: |
– |
| Course Type: |
Non-area Elective |
| Office Hours |
213 |
| Contact Email: |
[email protected]
Tel:07511599240 |
| Teacher’s academic profile: |
Lecturer |
| Course Objectives: |
Be able to identify, define, and solve problems in cell biology individually and collaboratively using the textbook, relevant primary literature, and your own creativity. 2. Communicate clearly and effectively your understanding of cell biology in writing and images. 3. Enjoy cell biology more than you did before taking this course, and want to continue learning about cell biology in the years ahead. |
| Course Description (Course overview): |
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COURSE CONTENT
| Week |
Hour |
Date |
Topic |
| 1 |
3 |
7-8/10/2020 |
INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY |
| 2 |
3 |
11-15/10/2020 |
HISTORY OF CELL |
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| 3 |
3 |
18-22/10/2020 |
CELL ORGANELLS |
| 4 |
3 |
25-28/10/2020 |
PROKARYOTIC & EUKARYOTIC CELLS |
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| 5 |
3 |
1-5/11/2020 |
CELL CYCLE AND MITOSIS |
| 6 |
3 |
8-12/11/2020 |
CELL CYCLE AND MITOSIS |
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| 7 |
3 |
15-19/11/2020 |
MEIOSIS |
| 8 |
3 |
22-26/11/2020 |
Midterm Exam |
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| 9 |
3 |
29/11-3/12/2020 |
CHROMOSOME, STRUCTURE, AND FUNCTION |
| 10 |
3 |
6-10/12/2020 |
CHROMOSOME, STRUCTURE, AND FUNCTION |
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| 11 |
3 |
13-17/12/2020 |
THE CELL AND CANCER |
| 12 |
3 |
20-24/12/2020 |
MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION |
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| 13 |
3 |
27-31/12/2020 |
CELL DIFFERENTIATION |
| 14 |
3 |
3-7/1/2021 |
CELL APOPTOSIS AND NECROSIS |
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| 15 |
3 |
10-14/1/2021 |
Final Exam |
| 16 |
3 |
17-21/1/2021 |
Final Exam |
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COURSE/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 |
Describe the fundamental principals cellular biology |
| 2 |
Apply these principals to current biological questions of today. |
| 3 |
Develop a deeper understanding of cell structure and how it relates to cell functions. |
| 4 |
Understand cell movement and how it is accomplished. |
| 5 |
Understand how cells grow, divide, and die and how these important processes are regulated. |
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COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(Blank : no contribution, I: Introduction, P: Profecient, A: Advanced )
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Cont. |
| 1 |
Write accurately and clearly about biology topics that conform to the scientific conventions of that field. |
P |
| 2 |
Describe the molecular components of living things, their heredity transformations and the main concerns in these biological process |
P |
| 3 |
Identify and analyze the microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and virus and their roles in nature. |
I |
| 4 |
Characterize the features of plant organs/tissues/cells/organelles involved in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction and growth. |
P |
| 5 |
Describe the micro and macro anatomy of the living systems and recognize the relationship between structure and function at all biological systems and levels. |
P |
| 6 |
Apply safety and proper techniques in the laboratory, and report the results of conducted experiments. |
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| 7 |
Use appropriate methods and techniques to improve their students’ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. |
I |
| 8 |
Effectively organize and manage classrooms. |
P |
| 9 |
Use required methods and techniques for student-centered teaching by considering individual and cultural differences of students. |
P |
| 10 |
Develop research studies that applies quantitative or qualitative research methods that address research questions in the field. |
P |
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| Prerequisites (Course Reading List and References): |
Submission of the course |
| Student’s obligation (Special Requirements): |
Textbook Class attendance at every session and full participation Satisfactory completion of five examinations, (including the Mid-Term and Final Exam), quizzes, and assignments |
| Course Book/Textbook: |
1. Molecular Biology of THE CELL. Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Robert and Walter. 2008. Garland Science. 2. Cell Biology. 3rd edition. Thomas Pollard William Earnshaw Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Graham Johnson. 2017. |
| Other Course Materials/References: |
PPT’s and course notes |
| Teaching Methods (Forms of Teaching): |
Lectures, Excersises, Presentation, Seminar, Assignments |
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA
| Method |
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Participation |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
7 |
| Homework |
1 |
7 |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1 |
25 |
| Presentation |
1 |
11 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
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Examinations: Essay Questions, True-False, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choices, Short Answers, Matching |
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| Extra Notes:
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT) WORKLOAD
| Activities |
Quantity |
Workload Hours for 1 quantity* |
Total Workload |
| Theoretical Hours |
16 |
3 |
48 |
| Practical Hours |
16 |
0 |
0 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
14 |
14 |
| Participation |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Quiz |
1 |
7 |
7 |
| Homework |
1 |
7 |
7 |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Presentation |
1 |
6 |
6 |
| Total Workload |
100 |
| ECTS Credit (Total workload/25) |
4 |
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