Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Recoñecer distintos niveis de organización nos sistemas vivos. |
A4 |
Obter, manexar, conservar e observar especímenes. |
A5 |
Analizar e caracterizar mostras de orixe humana. |
A11 |
Identificar e analizar material de orixe biolóxica e as súas anomalías. |
A26 |
Deseñar experimentos, obter información e interpretar os resultados. |
A30 |
Manexar adecuadamente instrumentación científica. |
A31 |
Desenvolverse con seguridade nun laboratorio. |
B1 |
Aprender a aprender. |
B4 |
Traballar de forma autónoma con iniciativa. |
B6 |
Organizar e planificar o traballo. |
B8 |
Sintetizar a información. |
B9 |
Formarse unha opinión propia. |
B10 |
Exercer a crítica científica. |
B11 |
Debater en público. |
B13 |
Comportarse con ética e responsabilidade social como cidadán e como profesional. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
To know the characteristics and properties of the different cell types as anatomical and functional units of living organisms, their possible origin and interrelationship |
A1
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B1 B4 B9 B11
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To know the structure, origin and function of cellular components, with particular emphasis on eukaryotic cells |
A1 A4
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B4 B9 B11
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To understand the mechanisms underlying the dynamics of life and social processes of cells |
A1
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B4 B9 B11
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To understand and become familiar with the methodologies, bibliographic sources and technical terms of Cell Biology, in some cases using the scientific method to study |
A1 A4 A5 A11 A26 A30 A31
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B6 B8 B10 B13
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
INTRODUCTION:
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Concept and historical background of Cell Biology.
Organization levels and clasification of life.
Cell Biology Methods. |
CELL MEMBRANE AND CELL SURFACE |
Structure and organization of biological membranes.
Transport of molecules across the membrane.
The cell surface.
Cell adhesion and cellular junctions. |
CYTOSOL AND CYTOSKELETON |
Cytosol.
Cytoskeleton.
Complex microtubular structures. |
SYNTHESIS, INTRACELLULAR TRAFFIC AND DEGRADATION OF MACROMOLECULES |
Ribosomes
The endoplasmic reticulum
The Golgi complex
Lisosomes |
THE ENERGY CONVERSION |
Mitohondria
Plastids
Microbodies |
THE CELL NUCLEUS AND THE EUKARYOTIC GENOME ORGANIZATION |
The cell nucleus
Chromatin
Chromosomes |
THE CELL CYCLE |
The cell cycle
Mitosis and cytokinesis
Meiosis
The programmed cell death. |
THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF THE CELL |
Cell communication and cell signaling
Cancer |
Practical lessons |
- Fundamentals of light microscopy
- Observation of bacteria and fungi
- Observation of protozoans (Protista) and animal cells
- Observation of plant cells
- Cell Fractionation
- Study of plant subcellular structures
- Observation of chromosomes and mitosis
- Staining and observation of blood cells
- Fundamentals of electron microscopy
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Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 B1 |
25 |
62.5 |
87.5 |
Directed discussion |
A1 B1 B4 B6 B9 B10 B11 B13 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A4 A5 A11 A26 A30 A31 B8 B13 |
15 |
15 |
30 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Seminar |
A1 B4 B9 B11 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
Workbook |
A1 B9 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
Introductory activities |
A1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Online discussion |
A1 B4 B9 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Personalized attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
50 minutes sessions about some of the contents of the program. For better exploitation, it is highly recommended that students have previously read on their own the fundamental aspects of these topics in the recommended texts and completed the questionnaires concerning the topic. This section includes the acquisition of A1 skill. |
Directed discussion |
This methodology will be developed in the sessions called "Review and Problems". In small groups of 10-15 students, (1) theoretical and practical questions contained in a questionnaire solved by the students prior to the session will be discussed; (2) cases or current issues in cell biology and their implications could also be solved. Finally, the level of understanding of the topics covered will be evaluated individually with a short test or gamified activity. This activity exercises the skills B1, B4, B6, B11 and C1. |
Laboratory practice |
Some theoretical aspects related to the equipment and experimental methodologies and simple cytological techniques are acquired in the lab. Students should elaborate a memory including: the goal of each practical, protocols followed, results, drawings and interpretations of the observations in detail. Attendance at practicals is mandatory for evaluation. Circumstances that prevent attendance, must be notified/justified to the teachers in charge. In this section skills A4, A30, A31 are developed. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
This category includes both a partial liberatory exam and the final exam on the contents of the program worked in the theoretical and practical sessions of the subject |
Seminar |
In small groups of 10-15 students, it will be worked on a scheduled topic. Previously students should prepare a summary (1-2 pages) or glossary of terms on the topic and a copy will be handed at the end of the session. The session consists of sharing the information and discussing on the topic. With this activity, skills B1,B4, B6, B8 and B11 will be exercised. |
Workbook |
Two selected texts related to the introduction of the subject will be available to students at the begining of the course to perform a comprehensive reading. |
Introductory activities |
One session will be dedicated to presentation of the course, explaining its structure, activities, assessment criteria, etc ... also content in the teaching guide. Student can resolve any queries related. |
Online discussion |
A particular cell biology issue will be proposed in the on-line forum. Contribution and discussion will be expected from the students. In this section, skills B1, B4, B8, B11 will be exercised. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Seminar |
Directed discussion |
Laboratory practice |
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Description |
Students are free to discuss any concerns raised from lectures, but also extensively in seminars and guided discussions. They also have the chance to solve any questions in personalized tutoring sessions. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 |
On the official date, a final exam will be held about the contents of the program worked on in the theory and practical sessions. At mid-term, there will also be a voluntary and liberating partial examination of the theoretical and practical contents worked until then. |
60 |
Directed discussion |
A1 B1 B4 B6 B9 B10 B11 B13 |
Either in the face-to-face session called "Review and Problems", or as homework, the level of understanding of the topics covered in the session will be individually assessed with a short test, analytical question or resolution of a related theoretical case. |
20 |
Laboratory practice |
A1 A4 A5 A11 A26 A30 A31 B8 B13 |
At the end of the laboratory period, it will be required to submit a report about the lab work carried out and the answer of some questions. For evaluation, some of the lab practicals and a few selected questions of the questionnaire associated will be chosen. |
20 |
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Assessment comments |
Attendance at practical sessions is necessary for being allowed to evaluate the exam. The final exam of the first call (at the end of the 1st semester) will represent 60% of the final grade. The remaining 40% will be the practicals report and the results of the evaluable activities of the discussion sessions (20% and 20%, respectively). To apply the indicated percentages the student must obtain in the examination a mark superior to 4 out of 10). Anyone who has participated in the Practicals and 3 or more evaluable activities can not opt for the "No presentado". Additionally, realizing that during the course students begin exercising certain skills (in some cases by themselves), active participation in seminars and guided discussions will be positively valued. In particular, the contributions to the seminar and the forum could be taken in consideration for the final grade. Exceptionally, under justified reasons, students that could not take all the continuous assessment tests (part-time students, specific circumstances of learning or unexpected circumstances), appropiate alternative measures or activities will be taken not to affect the student evaluation
In the second call (July), as long as the practices have been carried out, only the result of the final exam will be taken into account for the final grade.
Fraudulent
performance of the tests or evaulation activities, once verified, will directly
imply a failure grade "0" in the corresponding
opportunity.
Honors will be granted preferably among the students that take the exam in the first call.
General criteria of UDC will be applied in the commitment to respect enviromental values and gender perspective
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Karp, G. (2009). Biología Celular y Molecular. McGraw-Hill. Interamericana
Paniagua, R.; Nistal, M.; Sesma, P.; Álvarez-Uría, M.; Anadón, R.; Fraile, B.; Sáez, FJ. (2007). Citología e Histología Vegetal y Animal: Biología celular. Interamericana-McGraw-Hill
Alberts, B. y col. (2011). Introducción a la Biología celular. Panamericana
Cooper, GM. (2010). La célula. Marbán |
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Complementary
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Platner, H.; Hentschel, J. (2011). Biología Celular. Panamericana
Lodish, H.; Berk, A.; Zypursky, S.; Matsudaira, P.; Baltimore, D.; Darnell, J. (2005). Biología Celular y Molecular. Panamericana
Alberts, B.; Johnson A.; Lewis, J.; Raff, M.; Roberts, R. & Walter, P (2004). Biología Molecular de la célula. Omega
Pollard, T.D; Earnshaw WC. (2002, 2008). Cell Biology. Saunders |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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Other comments |
Adaptation to University, with a new system of studying, can be a big effort for all students. Learning outcomes of the subject includes fundamental concepts, familiarity with laboratory work, elaborating practical lab notebooks (presented as a report), finding and processing information from different reliable sources, present and communicate cell biology information clearly. The term finishes very quickly, which means students need to adapt fast to the new system. If students do not adapt quickly enough to work and study independently, this could lead to failure to pass the subject. It is therefore very important that students work on the subject as the course progresses, not leaving it do the last minute before the exam. It is recommended as well to read or work on the topics before lectures and take appropriate notes during lessons, as well as to complete the questionnaires within the two days immediately after the class. |
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