Structure & Function of Major Cell Components
- Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 62 pages
- 3 units
This course introduces the structure and function of major cell components. It covers the structural aspects of life, elementary treatment of membrane structure, and functions in eukaryotic cells. Students will learn about the regulation of the intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, and their structures and functions. The course aims to provide a foundational understanding of cell biology.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BIO214, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BIO214 · UNIT 1 CELL THE STRUCTURAL ASPECT OF LIFE
The course comes with a list of recommended textbooks. These textbooks are supplement to the course materials so that you can avail yourself of reading further. Therefore, it is advisable you source for these textbooks and read them to broaden your scope of understanding.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the basic structural and functional units of living organisms.
- Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Describe the structure and functions of the cell membrane.
- Explain the mechanisms of transport across cell membranes.
- Identify the major intracellular organelles and their functions.
What it prepares you for
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
- Biotechnologist
- Science Teacher
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Healthcare
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Elementary Treatment of Membrane Structure and Functions in Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells
Understanding the fluid mosaic model requires visualizing dynamic interactions between lipids and proteins, which can be challenging.
- Module 3: Regulation of Intracellular Environment, Intracellular Organelles, Their Brief Treatment of Structures and Functions
Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions
The complexity of the nucleus, chromatin, nucleosomes, and their functions can be difficult to grasp without a strong foundation in molecular biology.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 51 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Cell The Structural Aspect of Life
Unit 1: The structural aspect of life · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the importance of cells as the basic unit of life.. Study the different levels of cell organization: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and system.. Identify and characterize living things based on their cellular arrangement and cell types..
- Week 2Module 1: Cell The Structural Aspect of Life
Unit 1: The structural aspect of life · 3 hours
Review the evolutionary relationship between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.. Compare and contrast the features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.. Outline the common features of all cells..
- Week 3Module 2: Elementary Treatment of Membrane Structure and Functions in Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells · 4 hours
Study the structure of the cell membrane, including the phospholipid bilayer and embedded proteins.. Understand the fluid mosaic model and its significance.. Learn about the different functions of the cell membrane, such as transport of materials and cell signaling..
- Week 4Module 2: Elementary Treatment of Membrane Structure and Functions in Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells · 4 hours
Explore membrane polarity and the roles of integral and peripheral membrane proteins.. Examine the membrane skeleton and its interaction with membrane proteins.. Study the different types of lipids in the cell membrane and their functions..
- Week 5Module 2: Elementary Treatment of Membrane Structure and Functions in Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells · 4 hours
Understand membrane permeability and the factors that affect it.. Learn about passive transport processes, including diffusion and osmosis.. Study active transport mechanisms and energy-requiring processes..
- Week 6Module 3: Regulation of Intracellular Environment, Intracellular Organelles, Their Brief Treatment of Structures and Functions
Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions · 4 hours
Study the components of the cellular environment: water, ions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.. Understand the sub-cellular components: membrane, cytoskeleton, and genetic material.. Learn about the cytoplasm and its role in the cell..
- Week 7Module 3: Regulation of Intracellular Environment, Intracellular Organelles, Their Brief Treatment of Structures and Functions
Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions · 4 hours
Study the structure and function of the nucleus, including chromatin, nucleosomes, and the nucleolus.. Understand the role of nuclear pore complexes in import and export.. Learn about mitochondria and chloroplasts and their functions in energy production..
- Week 8Module 3: Regulation of Intracellular Environment, Intracellular Organelles, Their Brief Treatment of Structures and Functions
Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions · 4 hours
Study the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, lysosomes, and peroxisomes.. Understand the role of the centrosome in organizing the cytoskeleton.. Learn about vacuoles, centrioles, and the endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough)..
- Week 9Module 1: Cell The Structural Aspect of Life
Unit 1: The structural aspect of life · 3 hours
Review Unit 1: The structural aspect of life. Complete self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
- Week 10Module 2: Elementary Treatment of Membrane Structure and Functions in Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells · 4 hours
Review Unit 2: Elementary treatment of membrane structure and functions in eukaryotic cells. Complete self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
- Week 11Module 3: Regulation of Intracellular Environment, Intracellular Organelles, Their Brief Treatment of Structures and Functions
Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions · 4 hours
Review Unit 3: Regulation of intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of structures and functions. Complete self-assessment exercises to reinforce understanding.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
- Week 12Final Revision
Comprehensive Course Review · 5 hours
Consolidate understanding of all units.. Focus on areas of weakness identified during self-assessment.. Review Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback..
- Week 13Final Revision
Exam Preparation · 5 hours
Practice answering exam-style questions.. Review key concepts and definitions.. Final preparation for the end-of-course examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed diagrams of cell structures, labeling all components and their functions.
- Develop flashcards for key terms like osmosis, diffusion, and active transport.
- Practice explaining the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to a study partner.
- Focus on understanding the functions of each organelle and how they interact within the cell.
- Review the self-assessment exercises at the end of each unit to identify areas needing further study.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BIO214 about?
This course introduces the structure and function of major cell components. It covers the structural aspects of life, elementary treatment of membrane structure, and functions in eukaryotic cells. Students will learn about the regulation of the intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, and their structures and functions. The course aims to provide a foundational understanding of cell biology.
How many units does BIO214 have?
BIO214, Structure & Function of Major Cell Components, has 3 units across 1 module, over 62 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BIO214?
BIO214 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Sciences.
Is BIO214 hard?
BIO214 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does BIO214 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 3 units.
How is BIO214 assessed?
BIO214 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BIO214?
Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant, Biotechnologist and Science Teacher.