Why Study this Cell Biology Course?
If you want to learn about the structures and functions of cells, this course may be the one you are looking for! This online cell biology course will give you the necessary fundamental knowledge in cell biology, such as its chemical components, key concepts in molecular biology, membrane structure, protein synthesis, structure, and function, the processes involved in energy transfer and storage, etc.
Cell Biology – Home Study Course
- complement studies in human health and fitness, horticulture, agriculture and wildlife
- gain in-depth knowledge of chemical composition and processes; tissues, nucleus, organelles, cell signalling, tissues and more
- grasp the fundamentals of biology before studying a specialism
- enjoy learning about the fascinating world of science
The word cell is derived from the Latin ?cella? which means ?small room?. Cells are the units from which all living organisms are built. Some organisms (e.g. bacteria) have only one cell in the entire organism. Others are multicellular. A human body can contain an estimated 100,000 billion cells. Each cell is a self-contained and partially self-sufficient compartment designed to carry out a limited series of functions
Course Outline
This course contains 10 lessons as follows:
Lesson 1. Introduction to Cells and Their Structure
- History of cell biology
- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Cell shape and size
- Cell structure
- The nucleus including the nucleolus, euchromatin and heterochromatin
- Differences in animal and plant cells
Lesson 2. Cell Chemistry
- Cell chemical composition
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins
- Enzymes
- Cell membranes
- Golgi apparatus
Lesson 3. DNA, Chromosomes and Genes
- DNA, Chromosomes, Genes
- DNA replication
- Telomeres and telomerase
- Genetics
- Case study in genetic inheritance
- Phenotype and genotype
- Gene mutations.
Lesson 4. Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
Lesson 5. Cell Membranes
- Structure of cell membranes
- Movement of molecules through cell membranes
- Endocytosis
- Osmosis and filtration
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Active transport
- Electro-chemical gradient
- Nutrient and waste exchange in animal cells
- Mediated and non-mediated transport
Lesson 6. Protein Structure and Function
- Protein structure
- Fibrous proteins
- Globular proteins
- Protein organization
- Primary to quaternary structure
- Protein function
Lesson 7. Protein Synthesis
- The function of ribonucleic acid in protein synthesis
- Transcription and translation
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
Lesson 8. Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis
- Sources of energy
- Metabolism within the cell
- Catabolic metabolism
- Anabolic metabolism
- ATP movement
- Kreb’s cycle
- Production and storage of energy
- Energy production pathways from different foods
- Biosynthesis of cell molecules
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplasts
Lesson 9. Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication
- Cell communication
- Endocrine signaling
- Paracrine signaling
- Autocrine signaling
- Cytoskeleton
- Actin filaments
- Intermediate filaments
- Microtubules
Lesson 10. The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation
- The cell cycle
- Phases of the cell cycle
- Cell cycle regulation
- Cell death
- Cells to bodies
- Stem cells
- Animal tissues including muscle, connective, epithelial, nerve, blood
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- Experienced Tutor support
- Certificate sent to you
- Online study (Printed notes available)
- Self paced - no set timetable
- 12 months to complete course
From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks