Cell Biology Crash Course
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This course explores the fundamental unit of life: the cell. Topics include cell structure and function, membrane dynamics, organelles, energy transformation, cell communication, and the cell cycle. Students will examine how cellular processes maintain homeostasis and enable growth, reproduction, and response to the environment. Through labs, models, and case studies, students will build a foundation for advanced topics in molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.
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SESSION 1
25
Sep
SESSION 1
Cell structure and function
Cell structure and function
Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 25, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC
This session introduces the detailed architecture of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as seen under electron microscopy. Students will learn to identify major organelles—nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes—and understand their roles in maintaining cellular function. Emphasis will be placed on comparing prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic organization, membrane-bound vs. non–membrane-bound structures, and how ultrastructure relates to biological processes. Visual models, microscopy images, and guided discussions will provide a foundation for deeper study of cellular physiology.
SESSION 2
27
Sep
SESSION 2
Cell structure and function
Cell structure and function
Sat 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 27, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC
mosaic model, the roles of phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates, and how their arrangement creates a selectively permeable barrier. We will examine how membrane structure supports transport, communication, and compartmentalization. Case studies and models will highlight key processes such as diffusion, osmosis, and the role of membrane proteins in transport and signaling. By connecting structure to function, students will gain insight into why membranes are central to all aspects of cell biology.
SESSION 3
29
Sep
SESSION 3
Cell structure and function
Cell structure and function
Mon 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 29, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC
This session examines how substances move across the plasma membrane and the mechanisms that regulate this exchange. Students will learn the differences between passive transport (diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion) and active transport (primary, secondary, bulk transport), and how each process depends on concentration gradients and cellular energy. Emphasis will be placed on examples such as ion pumps, endocytosis, and exocytosis, connecting molecular mechanisms to their roles in maintaining homeostasis. Through models and problem-solving exercises, students will develop a deeper understanding of how transport processes support life at the cellular level.