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Cell Biology

Fujian Medical University via XuetangX

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What will this course cover?

Cell biology is a science that comprehensively and systematically studies the law of cell life activities at the cellular level, subcellular level, and molecular level by using various modern scientific and technological means. It is an important basic course and frontier subject in the field of life science and medical education research. This course encompasses the necessary basic knowledge of cell biology, including the composition, structure, assembly and function of each subcellular structure and a series of important life activities of cells, such as the basic processes and related regulatory mechanisms of proliferation, differentiation, aging and death. Through the study of this course, students can systematically master the basic theory of cell biology, understand the important role of cells in exploring the pathogenesis of diseases and seeking the treatment of diseases, and lay the foundation for medical enlightenment and subsequent medical professional courses.

What will you gain?

By studying our course, you will understand and master the basic knowledge, cutting-edge research progress and development directions of cell biology, and acquire a profound understanding of the driving role of research methods in promoting cell biology and related disciplines. Furthermore, you will understand the occurrence, development, and treatment methods of human diseases in the perspective of cell biology.

Who is this course for?

The Cell Biology course is suitable for students and researchers in the fields of medicine, biology, chemistry, genetics, and related fields and anyone who wants to have a better understanding of human health and disease at the cellular level.




Syllabus

  • Chapter1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Cell and Cell Theory
    • 1.2 Prokaryotes&Eukaryotes
    • 1.3 Molecular Composition of Cells
    • 1.4 Amino Acids&Protein
    • 1.5 Nucleotide&Nucleic Acid
  • Chapter2 Plasma Membrane
    • 2.1 Chemical Compositions of Cell Membrane
    • 2.2 Characteristics and the structure of Cell Membrane
    • 2.3 Membrane Transport - Passive transport
    • 2.4 Membrane Transport - ATP-driven Pumps
    • 2.5 Membrane Transport - Cotransport & Glucose Transport
    • 2.6 Membrane Transport - Exocytosis
    • 2.7 Membrane Transport - Endocytosis
  • Chapter3 Endomembrane System
    • 3.1 Endomembrane system - overview
    • 3.2 ER - Structure and types
    • 3.3 ER - Functions
    • 3.4 Golgi Apparatus
    • 3.5 Lysosomes - Structure and types
    • 3.6 Lysosomes - Functions and biogenesis
  • Chapter4 Mitochondria
    • 4.1 General Characteristics of Mitochondria
    • 4.2 Ultrastructure of Mitochondria
    • 4.3 Genetic System of Mitochondria
    • 4.4 Functions of Mitochondria
  • Chapter5 Cytoskeleton
    • 5.1 Overview of cytoskeleton
    • 5.2 Structure and dynamics of microtubule
    • 5.3 Functions of mocrotubule
    • 5.4 structure and dynamics of microfilament
    • 5.5 Functions of microfilament
    • 5.6 Intermediate filament
  • Chapter6 Nucleus
    • 6.1 Overview of nucleus
    • 6.2 nuclear envelope
    • 6.3 chromosome and chromatin
    • 6.4 DNA packaging
    • 6.5 chromosome structure and number
    • 6.6 nucleolus and nuclear matrix
  • Chapter7 Cell Division & Cell Cycle
    • 7.1 Cell cycle
    • 7.2 mitosis
    • 7.3 meiosis
    • 7.4 Cell division and related disease
  • Chapter8 Cell Differentiation
    • 8.1 Cell differentiation
  • Chapter9 Cell Death
    • 9.1 Apoptosis
  • Chapter10 Cell Biology Experiments
    • 10.1 Structure and Manipulation of Light Microscope
    • 10.2 cell chemistry
    • 10.3 Cell Discruption and Cell Fractionation
    • 10.4 Animal Cell Fusion Induced by PEG
    • 10.5 Observation of Ultra-structure in Animal
    • 10.6 Preparation and Observation of the Mouse Chromosome
    • 10.7 Preparation and Observation of Cytoskeleton
    • 10.8 Observation of Mitosis in Animal Cells and Plant Cells
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    Taught by

    Wang Min, Li Li, Song Jun, Zhang Zhiguang, and Wang Yue

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