Cell Biology

There are 10 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction to Cells and Their Structure
2. Cell Chemistry
3. DNA, Chromosomes and Genes
4. Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis
5. Cell Membranes
6. Protein Structure and Function
7. Protein Synthesis
8. Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis
9. Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication
10. The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

• Review basic cell structure and discuss the scope and nature of cell biology.
• Describe the chemical components and processes of cells.
• Describe the storage of genetic information within cells and how this information is passed on to the next generation.
• Describe key concepts in molecular biology.
• Discuss membrane structure and transport across cell membranes.
• Discuss protein structure and function.
• Describe and discuss protein synthesis.
• Describe the significant processes involved in transfer and storage of energy in a cell.
• Describe the significant processes that occur in cell communication and intracellular transport
• Describe the life cycle of cells and how they combine to create different types of tissues.