Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Chemistry and Cell Biology.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Understand the basic concepts and principles of atomic structure, bonding and chemical equations.
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Describe the basic structures, functions and growth characteristics of cells.
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Indicative Module Content
Atomic theory, stable and radioisotopes, Electronic structure of atoms and relation to periodic table, Atomic orbitals, theories of bonding and physical and chemical properties, chemical formulae, equations and types of reaction. The mole concept. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structure: Cell wall and membrane structure and transport, nuclear structure, ribosome structure, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi Body, Iysosomes, mitochondria, chloroplasts. Mitosis, meiosis, embryonic development, carcinogenesis.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 48 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 10 | Supervised Assessments
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Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 20 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 71 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture based course supplemented by tutorial sessions and case studies.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2
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The coursework will normally involve a combination of Class Tests and homework exercises.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | RAYMOND, K.W., 2006. General, Organic and Biological Chemistry.: Wiley
| | 2. | CAMPBELL, N.A. AND REECE, J.B., 2005. Biology. 7th ed.: Addison-Wesley.
| | 3. | BROWN, W and FOOTE, C. S., 2001. Organic Chemistry. 3rd ed.: Saunders.
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