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Bovine Pulmonary Artery Endothelial Cells (BPAE Line) BPAE cells are positive for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that is intricately involved in the maintenance of blood pressure and volume. Due to this fact, BPAE cells are often utilized in hypertension research as well as studies of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. |
Cell biology is usually presented over two courses (cell biology, cell dynamics) but in the academic year 2020 it will be in this combined course. |
Goals To establish a basic knowledge of how the cell works through topics, themes, vocabulary and weekly assignments.
Topics
Themes
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UPDATES ! Any updates to the course will be shown here during the term.
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READING AND INDEPENDENT STUDY
The textbook is due for a new edition. It cannot be emphasised enough how important reading is for the study of any academic subject. The lectures you attend are merely guides to what is important to study. Your obligation is to study independently the textbooks and other recommended reading matter, preferably by taking notes. Gradually you will become an independent thinker who will seek out the relevant information for the pathway you choose.
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ASSIGNMENTS Assignment topics will be shown here as the course progresses.
The purpose of the weekly assignment is for cognitive reinforcement of basic topics. The purpose of the major assignment is for the opportunity to make a solid investigation into one aspect of cell biology, improvement of writing and organisation skills, and for a better understanding of referencing in science. Please use a computer for this assignment.
Notes on assignments: There are nine weekly assignments and one major assignment.
For the weekly assignment
For the major assignment
The "Guide to writing an assignment" is simply an example; how your eventual report is made is completely up to you. The guide shows section numbering; you can certainly number sections if you wish, it is up to you. It is meant to be a mental guide for planning your report. The content of the report including figures should be about 10 x A4 sides of paper (ie 5 sheets of paper using both sides). |
Reading Material from the textbook is available. Click on the topic to download the .pdf
Chapter 1. Cells and genomes |
Assessment
Attendance (30%)
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