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536-302 Mammalian Cellular Physiology

Note: Special requirements: Students are to choose practical classes held every other week (alternating with 536-301 Systems Physiology).

Credit points: 14.0

Coordinator: Dr D A Williams

Prerequisite: Physiology 536-201, 536-202. The Head of the Department will consider exemptions for students who passed 536-201

Contact: 34 lectures; 12 hours practical work (2 x 6 hour sessions)

Timetable: First semester

Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

Comprehend:

• the relationships between structure and function in some specialised groups of mammalian cells;
• the functional features of various cell types that make them unique;
• the complex links between cell stimulus and cell response in a variety of cell types;
• how the properties of individual cells contribute to, or determine the features of mammalian tissues and organ system.

Develop:

• skills in using a theoretical basis to devise experimental approaches to investigate features of cell function;
• skills in critical evaluation and interpretation of experimental physiological data;
• skills in accurate and concise report writing based on recorded experimental results.

Appreciate:

• the importance of rational, critical and independent thought in the understanding of cell physiology.

Content:

Membrane structure and permeability; cell growth, cell cycle; gene expression; carriers, port, channels and receptors; trans membrane transport; cell volume regulation; transepithelial permeability and electrophysiology; reabsorption and secretion; neurotransmissions; stimulation-secretion coupling; excitation- contraction coupling; regulation of cell function, autocoids; blood cell development and control of proliferating cells. Optical methods in Cell Biology-fluorescence microscopy, computer-assisted imaging, confocal microscopy, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).

Assessment:

A practical report of up to ten pages on each session, one to be a full report in manuscript style; a 2-hour end of semester written examination. Students much achieve a satisfactory standard in practical work reports to be eligible for the final examination.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 233)

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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