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BL2301 Cell Biology

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures:9.00-10.00am Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (odd weeks), 9.00-10.00am Monday and Tuesday (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00-5.00 pm Monday or Tuesday (weeks 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr F M der Weduwen

Dr F M der Weduwen
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module will introduce the concept of 'a cell', moving on to discuss different types of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. The structure and function of a variety of sub-cellular compartments will be examined. The diversity of different cell types within multicellular organisms will be highlighted, together with an overview of how this diversity is achieved.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL1101 AND PASS BL1102

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

2-Hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50% (if Exam failed) Existing Examination = 50%, New Coursework = 50% (if Coursework failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (if coursework and exam failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (for Qualified Honours Entry)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Across the semester: 21 x 1h lectures, 4 x 1h tutorials, 5 x 3h practicals

Scheduled learning hours

39

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

111

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Consider the characteristics of a wide range of cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) including their requirements for growth and how they can be exploited experimentally
  • Relate the component parts of cells to their functions, including how these can be investigated experimentally
  • Consider the characteristics of a wide range of cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) including their requirements for growth and how they can be exploited experimentally
  • Relate the component parts of cells to their functions, including how these can be investigated experimentally
  • Appreciate the plasticity of the genome, and its control, and how this can be studied experimentally

BL2301 Cell Biology

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures:9.00-10.00am Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (odd weeks), 9.00-10.00am Monday and Tuesday (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00-5.00 pm Monday or Tuesday (weeks 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr F M der Weduwen

Dr F M der Weduwen
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team taught

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Cells are often considered to be the fundamental unit of life. The module will introduce the concept of 'a cell', discussing different types of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, before moving on to how cells interact with one another to form complex tissues and organisms. The structure and function of a variety of sub-cellular compartments, tissues, and systems will be examined, with particular focus on experimental investigation and analysis of these processes. The diversity of different cell types within multicellular organisms will be highlighted, together with an overview of how this diversity is achieved across a range of Kingdoms.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL1101 AND PASS BL1102

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

2-Hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50% (if Exam failed) Existing Examination = 50%, New Coursework = 50% (if Coursework failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (if coursework and exam failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (for Qualified Honours Entry)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 x 1-hour lectures (x11 weeks), 1 x 3-hour practical (x4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

46

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

151

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Consider the characteristics of a wide range of cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) including their requirements for growth and how they can be exploited experimentally.
  • Relate the component parts of cells to their functions, including how these can be investigated experimentally.
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of the structure-function relationship of cells and tissues.
  • Describe core signal transduction pathways including steroid hormones, G-proteins and tyrosine kinases.
  • Discuss how the different cell types of the immune system mediate immunity.