BZ1001:03 Cell Biology and Genetics

36 lectures, 36 hours practicals. Second semester.

Staff: Dr P Franks and Dr J Seymour.

An introduction to cellular ultrastructure, biochemistry and function; the development of cells and tissues; cytogenetics, molecular genetics, Mendelian and population genetics.

Learning objectives:

1. to gain an appreciation of the cellular basis of living organisms;

2. to understand and experience the methods used to study cell structure and function;

3. to gain an appreciation of the relationship between structure and function of cells and cellular

organelles;

4. to understand the basics of the genetic control of cellular activities;

5. to understand the basics of the mechanism of inheritance.