Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5113BMBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
1. Understand the principles of cell migration and differentiation
2. Highlight applied scenarios of these cell processes, and observe how they can be involved in both positive and negative processes.
3. Gain an understanding of key molecular biology techniques used to count cells, and examine important markers of differentiation
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate understanding of the principles of cell migration and differentiation
2.
Apply knowledge of the cell processes by highlighting scenarios where cell processes are relevant, and observe how they can be involved in both positive and negative applications.
3.
Apply understanding of key molecular biology techniques used to count cells, and examine important markers of differentiation by practically using molecular techniques.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module aims to allow students to examine the key cellular processes of cell migration and differentiation in both positive and negative scenarios. The positive scenarios will include the use of stem cell migration and differentiation for tissue engineering purposes, leading to potential new therapies. The negative scenarios will highlight differentiation in cells that lead to cancerous growths, and potential metastasis etc.
There is also an emphasis on the types of molecular biology techniques that are used in the laboratory to examine markers of these types of cellular processes, how transgenic animals and cells can be used in research to highlight key biological pathways that are involved in these two key cell biology principles.
The practical aspects of this module aims to reinforce the principles learned in the lectures – including cell and molecular biology based techniques.
There will also be 3 hours of personal tutor time where students can discuss/feedback on the course.
Module Overview:
Building on the knowledge and skills gained at level 4, this module will provide an in-depth education into cellular and molecular biology.
Building on the knowledge and skills gained at level 4, this module will provide an in-depth education into cellular and molecular biology.
Additional Information:The course will be run as formal lectures and practical sessions.
The practicals in this module are based upon the work undertaken by Biomedical Scientists in the NHS. They will give the student the necessary skills and experience to meet the work place needs of the NHS. They have also been developed in consultation with HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have confirmed that these practicals are suitable and applicable to the NHS work place