BCH3021 Cellular organisation: Organelle structure and function in health and disease

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe the structure of eukaryotic cells and explain the function of key organelles;

2. 2

   Outline how different organelles are formed and positioned within cells and how these organelles respond to a changing environment;

3. 3

   Explain the mechanisms that target and move proteins to the correct organelle and how protein mis-localisation and organelle dysfunction may lead to human disease;

4. 4

   Discuss how the application of fluorescence-based imaging and other technologies enhances our understanding of cells, organelles and cellular proteins;

5. 5

   Organise, plan and successfully execute laboratory experiments relevant to molecular cell biology, as well as analyse and report the results in a meaningful way;

6. 6

   Conduct literature-based research, identify key knowledge and concepts and build coherent arguments and explanations either in writing or in oral presentations;

7. 7

   Work effectively as a pair or in a group to achieve academic tasks collaboratively with respect for each other.