MCB2011 Molecular biology and the cell

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

1. 1

   Relate the structure and composition of cells to their function and explain how mammalian cells differentiate to form tissues and organs.

2. 2

   Explain the roles of different cellular compartments and organelles in cellular functions.

3. 3

   Describe the general principles of gene organisation and the control of gene expression and give examples of how expression is controlled.

4. 4

   Explain how cells communicate with each other and the environment.

5. 5

   Outline the factors that control cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and movement.

6. 6

   Describe the fundamental approaches and uses of recombinant DNA technology.

7. 7

   Demonstrate practical skills in the molecular biology techniques that are used to study DNA, RNA and protein and use online databases to retrieve and analyse information on genes, proteins and molecular processes.

8. 8

   Utilise appropriate microscopy techniques to visualise cells and intracellular organelles.