Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
3409FNDSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide students with an overview of key concepts in cell biology, including the chemical basis of the biosciences.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the chemical basis of biology
2.
Recall the basic structures and functions of cells and subcellular organelles.
3.
Summarise the principle classes of biological macromolecules and their utilities within biology.
4.
Define the relationship between nucleic acids, proteins and genetic inheritance.
5.
Recall the basic concepts of environmental chemistry
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The chemical basis of the biosciences.
Cell structure, including organelles and their roles.
The biological macromolecules; proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
Cellular functions, including: cell membranes and transport; nucleic acids, protein synthesis and genetic inheritance; energy and cellular respiration; photosynthesis; enzymes and their actions.
Introduction to environmental chemistry.
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an overview of key concepts in cell biology, including the chemical basis of the biosciences. Throughout the module you will gain an understanding of the basic concepts of cell biology and chemistry for the natural sciences, which you will learn through a series of lectures, workshops and practical laboratory sessions.
This module provides you with an overview of key concepts in cell biology, including the chemical basis of the biosciences. Throughout the module you will gain an understanding of the basic concepts of cell biology and chemistry for the natural sciences, which you will learn through a series of lectures, workshops and practical laboratory sessions.
Additional Information:A core module for Level 3 students on BSc programmes with a foundation year in the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Throughout the module you’ll gain an understanding of the basic concepts of cell biology and chemistry for the natural sciences, which you’ll learn through a series of lectures, workshops and practical laboratory sessions.